In the early 1950s, Lionel, a young army officer and Jean, a student nurse, fell in love. They enjoyed a brief affair before he was posted to Korea, but a letter went astray and the two never saw each other again. Now, 40 years later, Lionel and Jean meet up by accident. Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer headline in this delightful and witty series.
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Episode # 133
The mini-series based on Jean and LionelIs romance is finally in production. In the course of shooting sequences, the American producers reveal some of the "improvements" they have wrought in LionelIs original script. (33)
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 166
Jean and Lionel continue to reminisce about their life together, recalling with more than a bit of mirth Jean's discomfort with any young woman who caught Lionel's eye, Judith and Sandy's tumultuous relationships, and Lionel's stubbornness regarding his health. The flashbacks illustrate what a uniquely affectionate relationship they have. But the question remains, will Lionel agree to tell their story in an autobiography?
Monday, February 13, 2012
Length : 30 min
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Episode # 101
Lionel and Jean meet again by accident after 38 years. Each has been married but is now alone. There is a possibility that they could get together again, but 38 years is a long time and many things have changed.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 102
Although 38 years ago Lionel and Jean were young and in love, any thoughts of rekindling the romance seem absurd. They have made vague promises to keep in touch, but there is some doubt as to whether they really will.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 103
Jean and Lionel have now established a vague, uneasy friendship. Does this give them enough common ground on which they can build a new relationship?
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Length : 29 min
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Episode # 104
After spending a day visiting old haunts together, Lionel departs London to give a lecture. Jean is persuaded by her daughter to pay him a surprise visit. It is Jean who is surprised when she finds Lionel with one Denise on his arm.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Length : 29 min
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Episode # 112
Back from a country weekend with Lionel, Jean is annoyed at Judy's insinuations about the relationship with Lionel. Lionel only makes matters worse when he crassly invites Jean to join him on a "freebie" cruise. (12)
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 134
With Lionel's father and step-mother off yak-riding in Mongolia, Jean and Lionel decide to head off for the Hardcastle country home. They then are "adopted" by the country set who have scheduled a whirlwind of social activities. (34)
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 105
Relations have turned quite frosty between them since Jean has found Lionel in the company of another woman. Alistair, Lionel's agent, has become keen on Jean. Jean responds to his attentions as a way of getting back at Lionel.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 106
Judy, Jean's daughter, is besotted with Lionel while Alistair is smitten with Jean. Lionel and Jean are flattered by the attention but feel it must sop. They plan a picnic with the Judy and Alistair in hopes that the two of them will hit it off together.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Length : 29 min
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Episode # 107
Lionel is more scared of being "shot" for his book cover than he was of being shot during the Korean War. While Jean at first declines to accompany his to the studio, she later decides to join him and is amused at the photographerIs tricks. (7)
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 108
Judy leaves home so that her mother and Lionel can have the house to themselves for the weekend. This leaves Jean with misgivings since everything is so set up. Lionel sees his book cover photograph and pronounces it "4vaguely pornographic." (8)
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 109
Lionel and Jean take a trip to Hampshire to meet his father. The 85 year old Mr. Hardcastle defies stereotype. He is an outgoing eccentric with a house crammed full of items which reflect his interest - from juke boxes to motor bikes. (9)
Friday, February 24, 2012
Length : 29 min
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Episode # 135
Lionel unexpectedly receives a letter from ex-wife Margaret. When he and Jean meet with her, Margaret is far from the frumpy woman Lionel remembers. And she has a boy toy in tow to boot. (35)
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Length : 29 min
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Episode # 110
Lionel and Jean work on getting him a suitable outfit for his impending book launch. Meanwhile, Lionel cannot figure why a talented publisher like Alistair is working so hard to promote his book, one which even Lionel admits is "4rather a dull read." (10)
Monday, February 27, 2012
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 111
A chance meeting with JeanIs sister-in-law Penny leads to a weekend in the country and a tricky situation for Lionel and Jean. Not wanting to admit to Penny that their relationship goes back four decades, Jean fibs that they have know one another for only a few months. (11)
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Length : 29 min
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Episode # 112
Back from a country weekend with Lionel, Jean is annoyed at Judy's insinuations about the relationship with Lionel. Lionel only makes matters worse when he crassly invites Jean to join him on a "freebie" cruise. (12)
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Length : 28 min
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02:28 PM
Episode # 165
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Friday, February 10, 2012
Length : 30 min
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02:30 PM
Episode # 164
With Judith and Alistair away on their honeymoon, the house seems very empty to Jean and Lionel. Despite all Jean and Sandy's efforts, Harry has still not proposed, so Jean is considering asking Sandy to take over as office manager at the secretarial agency. To Lionel's disapproval, she also befriends a young back-packer who they find camping out on their doorstep. However, all ends well as Harry finally sees sense and whisks Sandy off with him to Canada, leaving Jean and Lionel are alone at last.
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Thursday, February 09, 2012
Length : 28 min
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02:29 PM
Episode # 163
As the day of Judith and Alistair's wedding approaches, the women are putting the final touches to their plans.A minor hitch occurs when the best man breaks his leg, so Rocky is asked to do the honours instead. Alistair is still being emotional while Jean is now working hard to pair Harry off with Sandy. The day of the country wedding finally arrives and turns out to be a big success – with a little help from Rocky, Lol and Mrs Bale.
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Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Length : 29 min
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02:30 PM
Episode # 162
Alistair has finally proposed marriage to Judith and has been accepted. Jean is naturally delighted for her daughter and can't wait to make plans for the wedding. Needless to say, there are some complications when realisation strikes confirmed bachelor Alistair, while Judith has her own plans for a country wedding. Jean's sister- in-law Penny and her long-suffering husband Stephen have some news of their own which may prevent them from attending the wedding – he is due to receive an OBE for his services to dentistry. Meanwhile, Lionel's father Rocky and Mrs Bale prepare for the big event in the village.
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Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Length : 29 min
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02:30 PM
Episode # 161
Sandy's policeman boyfriend, Harry, calls at the house to tell Sandy some important news. Jean tries desperately to get it out of him, but isn't supported by Lionel, who keeps changing the subject. Meanwhile, Alistair – who has had dates with both girls in the household – suddenly realises he wants Judith and that he should settle down. But his business is booming, so which will come first – work or romance? Meanwhile, Sandy is discovering Harry's news. He has been promoted to Detective Sergeant and has been offered an attachment to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. But though he is making plans for his new life, it is beginning to look as if she may not be part of it.
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Monday, February 06, 2012
Length : 29 min
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07:30 PM
Episode # 132
Judy has a new romantic interest. From SandyIs evasive comments there is clearly a problem. JeanIs efforts on her daughterIs behalf only lead to further complications. (32)
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Sunday, February 05, 2012
Length : 29 min
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02:30 PM
Episode # 160
Jean decides it's time to join the technological age. Lionel is frustrated by her enthusiasm for the Internet and refuses to help her get connected. Alistair meets Lionel at a pub and tells him that he's lost all his money. (60)
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Friday, February 03, 2012
Length : 29 min
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02:30 PM
Episode # 159
In order to ease Lionel's financial situation Alistair suggests that he sell the country house. Lionel and Jean travel to the country to break the news to Mrs. Bale, Lol and Rocky. (59)
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Thursday, February 02, 2012
Length : 28 min
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02:29 PM
Episode # 158
Jean's sister-in-law Penny and husband Steven visit and announce that when they retire they will live in Spain - all paid for with pension plans. Lionel broods over his lack of pension. (58)
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Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Length : 29 min
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02:29 PM
Episode # 157
Lionel walks in on Sandy in the bath and Jean decides it is time to have an additional bathroom added. She calls in a builder and as the building project progresses, tensions mount. Sandy and Judith consider moving out. (57)
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Length : 29 min
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02:30 PM
Episode # 156
Lionel finds a dog. Jean, Judith and Sandy want to keep him, but Lionel insists they should trace the real owner. Sandy meets her ex-boyfriend Harry (a policeman) who later turns up with the dog's real owner. (56)
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Length : 28 min
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07:30 PM
Episode # 131
Wedding day nerves appear to get the best of Lionel. Meanwhile, Jean does her best to remain composed in spite of her sister-in-lawIs well intentioned efforts to calm her. (31)
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Sunday, January 29, 2012
Length : 28 min
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08:30 PM
Episode # 111
A chance meeting with JeanIs sister-in-law Penny leads to a weekend in the country and a tricky situation for Lionel and Jean. Not wanting to admit to Penny that their relationship goes back four decades, Jean fibs that they have know one another for only a few months. (11)
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
Length : 29 min
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02:34 PM
Episode # 155
As Judith and Sandy no longer have boyfriends Jean wants to think of a way to cheer them up. She enlists Lionel's support. When Alistair calls round on business Jean thinks he has come to help. (55)
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Friday, January 27, 2012
Length : 28 min
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02:30 PM
Episode # 154
The Duncans abruptly vacate the dwelling next door and Judith has the wonderful idea of her and Alistair taking up residence there. Lionel has his reservations, but they are nothing compared to the reservations Judith has when Alistair proposes marriage for an odd reason. (54)
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Length : 29 min
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02:29 PM
Episode # 153
Jean gets the whole gang, including Lionel…s father, Rocky, and his stepmother to help out with her old-age party at the church hall. Lionel is the last to agree and is anxious about the whole idea, especially after being told to watch out for Mrs. Thrupp. (53)
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Length : 29 min
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02:29 PM
Episode # 152
Jean…s brother, Steven and his wife are expected for another visit. As they are considered a rather dull couple by the Hardcastles, it is most surprising that they arrive via separate modes of transportation to announce that they are having a tiff. (52)
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Length : 29 min
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02:30 PM
Episode # 151
The whole gang, minus Harry who…s stuck on duty for protest coverage,head out to the country for the weekend. But road construction is about to throw the travelers for a loop. (51)
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Monday, January 23, 2012
Length : 29 min
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07:30 PM
Episode # 130
Jean and Lionel set the date for their wedding. While all the women in the wedding party are shopping for clothes, Lionel has at last finished the script for the American mini-series based on his and JeanIs romance. (30)
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Sunday, January 22, 2012
Length : 28 min
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02:33 PM
Episode # 150
Jean undertakes some strategic snooping to discover what the new neighbors are like. How is it they show up at the pub with black eyes after fighting with one another? (50)
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Friday, January 20, 2012
Length : 29 min
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02:29 PM
Episode # 149
Jean and Lionel take a parental interest in Harry, Sandy…s policeman boyfriend. Yet, the affairs of the younger generation seem to diminish in importance when Jean receives a phone message from an old flame. (49)
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
Length : 29 min
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02:30 PM
Episode # 148
Jean suspects that Lionel is going deaf. But despite the fact that heclearly can…t hear very much, Lionel resists going to a doctor. Meanwhile, he becomes convinced that Jean is having problems with her eyes and sets about solving this dilemma. (48)
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Length : 28 min
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02:30 PM
Episode # 147
Jean feels her life is mundane and uneventful and she wants Lionel to come up with a suitable surprise to pep things up. Alistair suggests Lionel takes Jean to Barbados the next day and he will set it all up. (47)
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Length : 28 min
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02:30 PM
Episode # 146
Lionel, Jean, Judy, and Sandy are concerned when they hear noises from the empty house next door. After Lionel calls the police, the doorbell rings and standing on the doorstep is their ex-neighbor, Mr. Carter. (46)
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Monday, January 16, 2012
Length : 29 min
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07:30 PM
Episode # 129
Lionel's proposal to Jean has been accepted, but Judy is now barely on speaking terms with Alistair. Sandy has walked out on her boyfriend. StephenIs plans for a surprise anniversary party for Penny go hopelessly wrong. (29)
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Sunday, January 15, 2012
Length : 28 min
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08:30 PM
Episode # 110
Lionel and Jean work on getting him a suitable outfit for his impending book launch. Meanwhile, Lionel cannot figure why a talented publisher like Alistair is working so hard to promote his book, one which even Lionel admits is "4rather a dull read." (10)
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Saturday, January 14, 2012
Length : 27 min
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02:42 PM
Episode # 145
Jean and Lionel are greeted by an unwelcome guest and a shocking announcement when they return home to London. Judy had her new boyfriend, Paul, staying while Jean and Lionel were away, much to Jean…s dismay. (45)
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Friday, January 13, 2012
Length : 29 min
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02:34 PM
Episode # 144
Lionel is not well and Jean is trying to console him, whilst getting to the root of what has upset the housekeeper, Mrs. Bale. During a weekend at Rocky and Madge…s house, Mrs. Bale becomes decidedly fractious towards them, whenever they ask if she needs assistance with anything. (44)
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Thursday, January 12, 2012
Length : 29 min
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02:35 PM
Episode # 143
Jean and Lionel manage to survive an evening with Jean…s intimidatingsister-in-law. Jean is surrounded by dilemmas, none of which she would want to share with the nosy Penny. (43)
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Length : 29 min
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02:32 PM
Episode # 142
While Lionel is "quite content with doing very little slowly," his wife, Jean, is bringing work home with her and irritating her daughter, Judy, and colleague, Sandy, in the office. (42)
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Length : 29 min
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02:33 PM
Episode # 141
Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer) is feeling brave and protective, giving his wife, Jean (Judi Dench), cause for concern. Lionel…s pride is severely dented, not only because of Jean…s reaction, but also because he has tried - and failed - to open a jar of pickled onions. (41)
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Monday, January 09, 2012
Length : 28 min
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07:30 PM
Episode # 128
The American producer is scouting locations for the mini-series. Jean and Lionel hear some unexpected but welcome news from his father Rocky and his quite eccentric wife Madge. (28)
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Sunday, January 08, 2012
Length : 29 min
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02:37 PM
Episode # 140
When Lionel and Jean made a stand against the ghastly country set several weeks earlier, they became very popular with the villagers. Those same villagers now shower the couple with gifts ranging from a firkin of ale to a piglet. (40)
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Friday, January 06, 2012
Length : 28 min
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02:32 PM
Episode # 139
The day of judgment finally arrives: the transmission in the US of the mini-series based on Jean and LionelIs love story. How well will it be received? (39)
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Thursday, January 05, 2012
Length : 28 min
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02:32 PM
Episode # 138
Alistair announces the mini-series based on their romance is due to telecast in the States in September. Lionel is miffed at the re-write to his script and refuses to attend the premiere. Judy and Sandy leap at the chance to go. (38)
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Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Length : 29 min
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02:33 PM
Episode # 137
On their last trip to the country, both Jean and Lionel were unsettled by the constant jostling of the country set. They will try stealth and sneaking into his family country home4with predictable consequences. (37)
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Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Length : 29 min
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02:32 PM
Episode # 136
In search for a hobby to help occupy his time, Lionel takes to model boat building. Jean and company become concerned with this pastime and take action. (36)
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Monday, January 02, 2012
Length : 28 min
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07:30 PM
Episode # 127
JeanIs sister-in-law, Penny, is convinced that her husband is having an affair with his dental hygienist. Penny insists on moving in with Jean and Lionel. (27)
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Sunday, January 01, 2012
Length : 28 min
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