23 May 2020
Episode 4
30 minutes
We look at the top stories in the weekend newspapers, meet the founder of the perfume brand Gallivant and speak to the director of the film ‘Cook Off’. Plus: Carlo Bonini of ‘La Repubblica’ on what’s in his publication this weekend.
23 May 2020
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