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About the File Room

Separated by the Atlantic, but brought together by our interest in the X Files; We're Edwin Davies and Michaela Livingstone-Banks, bringing you interesting insights and a bit of our own take on the show, week by week, episode by episode. Watch along with us and get in touch to let us know your thoughts and theories!

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Also, apologies for all the US politics talk at the beginning, this episode was recorded the Sunday after the election.

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2.23 - Soft Light

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