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The Taking Part
The Taking Part
Sep 21, 2024 11:32 AM

Author:Tim Franks,Tim Franks

The Taking Part

BBC Radio 4 tackles the impending 2012 Olympics by going to the heart of the entire festival and celebrating not just the winning, but the taking part in one of the great contests from Olympic history. Presented by Tim Franks.

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