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Tuesday, July 18, 2017: Billy Bragg, A L L I E and more

Today on q: musician Billy Bragg, Doctor Who Society of Canada co-founder Cindy Peters on the newest Doctor Who casting, Toronto artist A L L I E, actress and author Gabourey Sidibe.
Today on q: musician Billy Bragg, Doctor Who Society of Canada co-founder Cindy Peters on the newest Doctor Who casting, Toronto artist A L L I E, actress and author Gabourey Sidibe. (Getty Images, BBC, Cathy Irving/CBC, Melody Lau/CBC)

Today on q, guest hosted by Ali Hassan: (1) Billy Bragg wants to tell you all about the history of Skiffle music; (2) Doctor Who's first female star is inspiring some fans and angering others; (3) musician Allie's debut album is a 'family affair' with Toronto's up-and-coming talents; (4) being a sex phone operator helped Gabourey Sidibe prepare for Hollywood; (5) The Acorn, Billy Bragg and more: music from today's episode.