# #477 Mark Playne: The Man Behind "Not On The Beeb"

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Podcast: [Doc Malik](https://stenobird.com/podcast/doc-malik-6396939)
Published: 2026-05-20T05:03:33+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/docmalik/episodes/477-Mark-Playne-The-Man-Behind-Not-On-The-Beeb-e3jkdsc
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