Saturday Magazine - 31.08.2019

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We are t he champions!

Alesha Dixon and the gang welcome back BGT legends as British faves

take on performers from around the globe... but who’ll rule the world?

Words by: Tricia Martin

BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT:

THE CHAMPIONS

Sat 8pm ITV NEW

Clown under...

Aussie comics

Nelson Twins

American father and

daughter daredevils

Bello and Annaliese

Having a ball

...judge Alesha

Buzzing...

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