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Grandad’s call of duty

Tallulah Self, 21, London

Walking into my nan and grandad’s living room, I couldn’t help but chuckle.

Amid the framed family photos was my grandad Garry, 74, in his slippers.

Only, he wasn’t watching Corrie, reading the paper or supping a cuppa…

‘Yes! We’ve won!’ Grandad suddenly roared, fist-pumping the air.

Over his ears was a gaming headset.

His fingers were tearing at an Xbox controller.

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