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“TV feels quite constipated, and the thing I find particularly difficult is the branding of the channels where it's not 'Is it a good script?' but 'Is it a BBC2 script?'”

Quote by Sally Phillips

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Sally Phillips is a British actress born on May 10, 1970. She is known for her performances in film and television, particularly in the comedy genre. more

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