Ladies and Gentlemen, Rick Mercer

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Ladies and Gentlemen, Rick Mercer

FromThe Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

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May 1, 2023

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An extended conversation with Canadian author, comedian and yes, icon, Rick Mercer. If he was still doing his famous rants today what and whom would he be ranting about? But we start with an engaging story about a meeting between a young Prince Charles and an amazing woman from northern Scotland. All this as the excitement (not) builds towards Coronation Day on Saturday.

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May 1, 2023

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