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February
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 Magnet (Feb/March issue) - two page career summary
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Live In Concert, Germany
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9th
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Meeting with the Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer, to discuss The Secondary Mandate
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12th
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The Independent - Falconer Sings Along To Billy Bragg's Tune
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 "This Week", BBC 1, UK - Billy's video diary on low voter turnout at elections followed by a studio discussion
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13th
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 "Today", BBC Radio 4, UK - interview about the UK Roadcrew Provident Syndicate
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18th
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The Guardian - End of the peer show 
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19th
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BBC Radio 5 Live, UK - "The Secondary Mandate" proposal for House Of Lords reform
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25th
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Fabian Society, House Of Commons, London, England - a debate on "A Democratic Lords: The Third Stage ?"
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 Astoria, Charing Cross Road, London, England - Unite Against Fascism concert
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March
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Mother Jones - Telling Truth
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1st
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The New Statesman, UK - NS Diary : Billy Bragg
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2nd
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Gothenburg, Sweden
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3rd
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John Dee, Oslo, Norway
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4th
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Södra Teatern, Stockholm, Sweden
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6th
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Grosse Freiheit, Hamburg, Germany
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7th
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Columbia Fritz, Berlin, Germany
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9th
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Batschkapp, Frankfurt, Germany
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10th
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Roehre, Stuttgart, Germany
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11th
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The Economist - Billy Bragg's Modest Proposal
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Prime Club, Cologne, Germany
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12th
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The Sun - Take Down The Union Jack
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Melkweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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13th
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Ancienne Belgique, Brussels, Belgium
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18th
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Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Scotland - Pre-concert "Talk With Billy" in the auditorium from 18:30 to 19:00
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Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Scotland
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19th
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Opera House, Newcastle, England
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20th
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Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry, England
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21st
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Lowry, Salford, England
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23rd
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Corn Exchange, Cambridge, England
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25th
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Vicar Street, Dublin, Ireland
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27th
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Dome Concert Hall, Brighton, England
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28th
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Guildhall, Southampton, England
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29th
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Private meeting with John Prescott, Deputy Leader of New Labour
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Barbican Hall, London, England
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April
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In the studio recording new arrangements of old Billy Bragg songs.
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7th
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"Newsnight", BBC 1, UK - multi-culturalism/immigration debate
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24th
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The Guardian - George On Our Mind
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28th
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The Independent - on Billy's secret library habits
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May
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Mojo, UK - There Is Power In A Union ranked 26th on the "100 Greatest Protest Songs Ever!" list
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1st
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Daltrocanto Festival, Piazza Amendola, Salerno, Italy
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2nd
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SoundsXP.com - interview
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6th
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London Evening Standard - Not One To Bragg
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8th
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Radio Times - Brewing Up A Storm
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11th
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"Maggie's Cultural Revolution", BBC Radio 2, UK - part 1 (also 18th & 25th)
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15th
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Levellers Day, Burford, England
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22nd
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The Guardian - We Like It Like This
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28th
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Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England - school music workshop
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Higham Ferrers Art College, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England - school music workshop
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HM Prison, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
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June
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glastonburyfestivals.co.uk - Leftfield : Billy Bragg Interview
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Under The Radar, USA
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4th
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"The Music Week", BBC 6 Music, UK - interview about mixing pop and politics
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6th
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Love Music Hate Racism, Finsbury Park, London, England - cancelled
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7th
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"PM", BBC Radio 4, UK - discussing the English flag
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8th
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The Independent, UK - In The Shadow Of Extreme Nationalism
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15th
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Chicago Tribune, USA - Creating A Woody Guthrie Soundtrack
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16th
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The Scotsman, Scotland - Red Politics Tower For Glastonbury
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"Points West", BBC1 TV, UK - erecting the Leftfield tower
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Chicago Tribune, USA - Who's The Boss ?
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19th
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The Independent, UK - How Green Was My Field
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20th
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Fleadh Festival, London, England - Main Stage
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21st
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The Guardian, UK - Go Lonnie Go
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Rock Island Line - Lonnie Donegan Tribute, Royal Albert Hall, London, England - guest appearance
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27th
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Leftfield Stage, Glastonbury Festival, Glastonbury, England
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July 10th
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120th Durham Miners Gala, Durham Racecourse, England
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11th
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Miners Strike Conference, Northumbria University, School of Art and Social Sciences, Durham, England (afternoon)
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Miners Benefit Show, Gala Theatre, Durham, England (evening)
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"Songlines", BBC Radio Scotland - documentary about Woody Guthrie
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13th
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"Who Do We Think We Are ?", BP Lecture Theatre, British Museum, London, England - debating 'heritage and identity'
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14th
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The Guardian, UK - Best & Worst Of Museums
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17th
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Castle House, Bridgwater, Somerset, England - Strummerville benefit
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18th
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Tolpuddle Festival, Tolpuddle, Dorset, England
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24th
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Boston Social Forum, Middle East Restaurant/Club, Boston, MA, USA - 1st set
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Boston Social Forum, Middle East Restaurant/Club, Boston, MA, USA - 2nd set
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28th
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New Falls Cinema/Opera House, Bellows Falls, VT, USA
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August
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Red Pepper, UK - Slaying The Racist Dragon
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8th
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"Dames & Heren", Radio 1, Belgium - broadcast of 13th March 2004 gig at Ancienne Belgique
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17th
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The Daily Telegraph, UK - Bragg's Red Pledge For Hymn
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September
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threemonkeysonline.com - Must I Paint You A Picture : Billy Bragg Interview
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Relix, USA - Music That Matters
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2nd
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The Guardian, UK - Dancing To UKIPs Tune
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13th
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The Guardian, UK - Revive Union Festivals, Say Benn & Bragg
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14th
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BBC Online - Billy & Benn Show Hits The TUC
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16th
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"PM", BBC Radio 4, UK - discussion about banning fox hunting
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17th
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"Breakfast TV", BBC1, UK - debate on the British identity
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28th
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"Newsnight", BBC2, UK - soundbite from Labour Party conference
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29th
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The Guardian, UK - Manifesto To Include Final Lords Reform
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"Under The Covers", BBC Radio 5 Live, UK - discussion about live music venues
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"Channel Four News", C4, UK - debate with a Labour Party MP
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October
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Uncut Legends #4 - Bruce Springsteen
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1st
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The Guardian, UK - Worth Bragging About
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4th
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T Magazine, UK - Key Change : The Song That Changed Everything
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T Magazine, UK - Once Upon A Rhyme...
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15th
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"Coppersongs", BBC4, UK - documentary about the Copper Family
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16th
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European Social Forum, London, England - "Music and the Movement" - panel discussion
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Europe Against Fascism, Astoria Theatre, London, England
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17th
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"UK Music Hall of Fame", Channel 4, UK (also 24th October and 7th November)
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21st
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United Colours Of Football Forum, Sway Bar, London, England - debate about racism in football
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26th
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John Peel dies
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November 6th
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"Turn That Racket Down", BBC2, UK - tribute to John Peel
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8th
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The Telegraph, UK - Brown Leads Backlash To Lords Reform Plan
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12th
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BBC1, UK - Coverage of John Peel's funeral including interview with Billy
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19th
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The Times, UK - Demand for legitimacy in a reformed House of Lords
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25th
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This Is London, UK - Billy Bragg's "Dangerous And Mad" Lords Plans
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December
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Record Collector, UK - Before Fame Beckoned!
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4th
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The Broadway, Barking, Essex - fundraiser for opening of new arts centre
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12th
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The Sunday Age, Melbourne, Australia - Something To Brag About
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16th
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"Peel Night", BBC Radio 1, UK - 6 hour tribute to John Peel
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"John Peel In Session", BBC4, UK - Collection of documentaries about John Peel
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23rd
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Corner Hotel, Richmond, Victoria, Australia
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28th
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"And Did Those Feet ?", BBC Radio 4, UK - documentary on William Blake's "Jerusalem"
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30th
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Falls Festival, Lorne, Victoria, Australia
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31st
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Falls Festival, Marion Bay, Tasmania, Australia
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