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The Media Show - Reporting the World Cup

World Cup coverage with Alex Kay-Jelski, Craig Hope and Daniel Storey, reporting Belfast disorder with Dan Johnson, and Russia's use of influencers with Samantha Berkhead and Evie Aspinall.

Duration26 mins
First shown4:30am 13 Jun 2026
Available for 11 months

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