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Gavin and Stacey star Melanie Walters revisits her paper round route with Bob Kingdom.

Gavin and Stacey star Melanie Walters retraces the route of her paper round in Swansea. With Bob Kingdom. From September 2011.

A series in which five public figures revisit the route of their paper round to reveal how it influenced their attitudes to work, creativity and independence.

Having a paper round is a rite of passage for many children, and many successful public figures claim to have braved the early mornings and the elements to deliver newspapers. For some, it's a chance for independence and freedom, or a temporary escape from the horrors at home. For others, it provides the money to spend on music, fashion and girl/boyfriends.

Gavin and Stacey star Melanie Walters joins Bob Kingdom as she retraces her paper round route in Swansea.


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Public figures revisit their paper round route and reveal how it influenced their lives

Series in which five public figures revisit the route of their paper round to reveal how it influenced their attitudes to work, creativity and independence. With Bob Kingdom

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