Episode 376: Play Expo Blackpool 2026 & Kim Justice Interview

Jim Middleton & Chris O'Regan venture up north to visit Play Expo Blackpool which celebrates it's 16th year whilst Dean Swain chat's with YouTuber Kim Justice about her latest book "The Rubber-Keyed Wonder: Sinclair ZX Spectrum Story".

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