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What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Julie Hesmondhalgh English actress and narrator
That the last general election didn’t take place later. We might have got rid of the Tories with a couple more weeks.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 February 2018 source ↗
Rose Tremain English writer
The film of Restoration. A beautiful cast. An award-winning designer. A massive budget. A dog’s dinner.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 April 2022 source ↗
David Jason English actor
At the time, not landing the role of Lance-Corporal Jones in Dad’s Army, but it all worked out fine in the long run.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 May 2021 source ↗
Gavin Rossdale British musician
Sometimes it was disappointing not to have the fan base at home in the UK that we had elsewhere.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 July 2020 source ↗

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