ACFM Microdose: New Weird Britain

ACFM Microdose: New Weird Britain

Author: Novara Media May 10, 2026 Duration: 1:47:32

Are we living through a new era of British weirdness? Keir and Jem mark the start of spring by taking in the weird-left politics of leylines, weird walks and standing stones.

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