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NEXT ISSUE OUT ON THURSDAY 12 MARCH
Buzz with excitement with the thrill of computer games. Gasp in amazement at the Bread and Puppet Theatre. Grin with embarrassment at Spinal Tap.
v . _ U ALI. THIS I’LUS: Rickie Lee Jones, Jesus and Mary C liain. 5 ' ' Harry Enl‘ield. Melanie Griffiths, Michael Douglas. Guy
J ' t " Osbourne. .lethro Tull. Dancing at Lughnasa. Second Stride. ‘ 1 ’ A. (.‘ommunicado. Laurie Booth and many more.
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