by Saturday Night Live UK
What did the closure of the coal mines and the rise of Mr Blobby have in common?
More than you might think, as this hard-hitting and harrowing documentary proves.
Saturday Night Live UK exposed the horrific truth this weekend...
Published: 18 May 2026
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