What was it like acting with Christopher Walken when his previous biggest role was playing a genital wart 20 years ago? Southmead-born Ian Aitchison runs cult record store Longwell Records. Neil and he talk about his cameo in The Outlaws made by his mate Stephen Merchant, growing up with a bank robber, his years as a drug worker, and the dangers of actors trying a Bristol accent!
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