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Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West: ‘Being surrounded by women is vital for your survival’
Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West: ‘Being surrounded by women is vital for your survival’
Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West, stars of Channel 4 comedy-drama Big Mood, sit with Big Issue to talk about misogyny, mental health and their big ideas to change the world
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