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James Graham’s small new drama is exquisite: BBC Four’s Unprecedented reviewed

Plus: an enthralling new Lorca production from Graeae and a screechy effort from Bernardine Evaristo

Archie Madekwe, Stuart Thompson, and Laurie Kynaston in James Graham's 'Viral', part of BBC Four's Unprecedented series of short dramas 
issue 18 July 2020
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    Graeae, via YouTube

  • First, Do No Harm

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