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Drinkers Like Me - Adrian Chiles (2018)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 0M

Director : Laurence Turnbull

Synopsis

Adrian Chiles takes a long hard look at his own love of boozing. He wants to find out why he and many others don't think they are addicted to alcohol, despite finding it almost impossible to enjoy life without it.

Actors

Adrian Chiles
Adrian Chiles
Frank Skinner
Frank Skinner

Crews

Laurence Turnbull
Laurence Turnbull
Director
Joanna Ball
Joanna Ball
Executive Producer
Amanda Baxter
Amanda Baxter
Editor

Posters and backgrounds

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