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Pick of the Week: John McCarthy

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John McCarthy chooses the best of BBC Radio this week.

John McCarthy's pick of the best of BBC Radio this week includes Easter offerings, and the sounds of people across England celebrating the easing of lockdown. John shares Laura Barton's love for Bruce Springsteen, and begrudgingly admits that there's more to Muzak than first meets the ear. We also look at the murky world of espionage and review the brilliance of spy writer John Le Carre. And there’s powerful testimony of how music can help us cope with grief and the comfort that can be offered by a care dog.

Presenter: John McCarthy
Producer: Jessica Treen
Production support: Emmie Hume
Studio Manager: Sue Stonestreet

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