Current-ish Ep2. Heatwaves, hosepipe bans, and a very hairy pizza
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Current-ish Ep2. Heatwaves, hosepipe bans, and a very hairy pizza

B2Upper-intermediateAugust 7, 202628 min

Lucy Porter talks all things current-ish with Finlay Christie, Amy Annette and Christopher Macarthur-Boyd. Today - heatwaves, hosepipe bans, and a very hairy pizza. Hosted by Lucy Porter Written by Lucy Porter, Ruth Husko and Katie Sayer Producer - Katie Sayer Assistant producer - Molly Punshon Executive producer - Victoria Lloyd A Mighty Bunny production for BBC Radio 4

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This BBC podcast is supported by ads outside the UK. HE CHUCKLES currentish. APPLAUSE

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Hello, I'm Lucy Porter and this is Currentish. I'm here for the next two weeks to chat through the big news as well as highlighting some stories you might have missed because you heard the ice cream van pull up outside.

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In terms of my vibe, think Sarah Montague in a caftan sipping warm Prosecco out of a sports bottle. LAUGHTER I'm joined by a fabulous panel. Please welcome Christopher McArthur Boyd,

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