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Jesse Armstrong, writer

Desert Island Discs by BBC

Feb 8, 202648:48Society & Culture

Jesse Armstrong is a British author, screenwriter, and producer. He has written several award-winning TV comedies and satirical dramas and won many accolades for his work including two BAFTA TV Awards, three Golden Globe...

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Jesse Armstrong, writer is an episode from Desert Island Discs by BBC. Jesse Armstrong is a British author, screenwriter, and producer. He has written several award-winning TV comedies and satirical dramas and won many accolades for his wor...

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