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Robyn Hitchcock, ABC2, Glasgow

Robyn Hitchcock speaks of old-fashioned tram cars, and the days when Nationwide catered for the UK's local news needs

The dry between-song observations of Robyn Hitchcock say a lot about the man and his crowd. He speaks of old-fashioned tram cars, and the days when Nationwide catered for the UK's local news needs. Full Article at The Independent

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