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I Am a Mobile Librarian

I Am a Mobile Librarian

1960•13m
Documentary

See how Sally Jenkins and her driver, Thomas, run Hertfordshire's mobile library service with military precision.

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Production

Basic Films, BFI

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Sally Jenkins

Herself

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