It’s only bumpy going up…and coming down!
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It’s only bumpy going up…and coming down!

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 6, 202615 min
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Its guitar vs drums when Fraser in Aberdeen & Richard in Doncaster take on the quiz!

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This BBC podcast is supported by ads outside the UK. Let's Welcome, Fraser Bateman in Aberdeen. Welcome, Fraser.

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Hi, Brandon. How are you doing? Yeah, we're very good. Thank you. You're not just a music fan, but I do believe you're in a band yourself. I am, yeah.

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For a long time now, it seems I've been playing in an indie band up here in Aberdeen. Oh, nice. And what do you play? I sing and play rhythm guitar. Oh, very good.

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