Sitcom Geeks: Episode 33 - Idiots
We all love Dougal, Trigger and Bubble. There is a fine traditional of idiocy in sitcoms. James and Dave talk about the joys and challenges of idiots - and how they can be surprisingly useful.
Published: 6th October 2016. Length: 35 minutes. Size: 47.8mb
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