Hole in my Shoe
My nose if firmly to the grindstone today, but in lieu of an informative post, here is Neil from the 'Young Ones' singing 'Hole in my Shoe'. Nostalgia - ahhhhh!
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The Young Ones is a comedy classic isn't it?
Recall the University Challenge episode?