It takes a village to raise a child, or so the saying goes. So why are we always telling the village to F off?  We unravel what's behind the idea of community being cancelled.

Plus, our weekend recommendations include an addictive spy show, a T-shirt Mia’s about to send viral and… a dog pee cleaner?

Also, mysterious playground encounters, a sudden loss and a festive backflip — it’s Best & Worst of the week. 

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Recommendations: 

Mia wants you to buy Makusart tees 

Jessie wants you to buy DOG Wee Cleaner By Dr Lisa

Holly wants you to watch Black Doves on Netflix 

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens 

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas

Audio Production: Leah Porges

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