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Jack's genetically modified beanstalk. Jack Dee and Peter Capaldi are John Tweedledum and Jim Tweedledee. From December 2009.

What is the scandal about Jack and his genetically modified beanstalk?

Twin presenters John Tweedledum and Jim Tweedledee present in-depth news analysis covering the latest stories happening this 'once upon a time'.

Written by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman

Starring Jack Dee and Peter Capaldi.

With:

Chris Addison
Lewis Macleod
Lucy Montgomery
Vicki Pepperdine
Dan Tetsell

Producer Simon Nicholls

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2009.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 21 May 202523:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Christmas Eve 200918:15
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