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Simon Donald: Extra

Co-creator of Viz magazine, Simon Donald, talks to Lauren Laverne about the evolution of a Tyneside institution and the inspiration behind characters including Sid the Sexist and Mr Logic.

Presenter:: Lauren Laverne

Transmitted:: 03/03/2009

Genre:: Miscellaneous

Related Links:: - Simon Donald's website
- Viz magazine online
- Simon Donald on the Geordie language
- Simon on comedy and the Internet
- BBC Tyne

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