The Australian Uncle

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17.04.23 Pt 2 - Gareth calls Leigh-Ann’s uncle Mike, after not being able to get hold of her during the first hour of the show. Mum-z finds Leigh-Ann’s story of a woman staying in a cave for 500 days ridiculous - even though he was trapped in Russia for 2 years during Covid! What was your favourite office prank? The team discuss an employee’s prank on her manager, convincing the whole company he had a fear of microwaves.
17 Apr 2023 1AM English Explicit South Africa Society & Culture · News

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