Ian and Amy are two Northerners in London, desperately trying to keep up with what's going on up North.

Headlines this week include a woman restoring people's beloved teddy bears, and Peaky Blinders stars Cillian Murphy and Tom Hardy make a surprise appearance in Goole.

Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Sara Barron.

Sara's podcast They Like To Watch, with Succession show runner Jesse Armstrong is available to listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio.

Photography by Jonathan Birch.

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