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Next week’s show will be hosted by actor Jamie Dornan, with Brit Award-winning Wolf Alice providing the music.<\/p>\n
While there were weeks of preparation for the launch show, the second will be put together in just seven days – which could be the real test for the cast and writers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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