World Cup alternatives: what to watch instead of football

Top ten things to do this week if you want to avoid the World Cup fever sweeping the globe

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Football fever has taken hold across the globe, but with the World Cup in full swing not everybody is cheering. In the UK most of the games are taking place in the evenings, and if you want to escape the wall-to-wall football, here are our top ten entertainment alternatives...

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