Family’s lockdown adaptation of Les Misérables song goes viral

Les Mis Lockdown Song from British Family

A family in the UK released a video of them singing an adaptation of a hit song from Les Misérables, which was widely shared online.

As is fast becoming the norm for mainstream media outlets, the UK’s Guardian republished the video on their YouTube channel.

A family from Kent who shared a video of their living room performance of a lockdown-themed adaptation of a Les Misérables song have become a sensation online.

Ben and Danielle Marsh and their four children changed the lyrics of One More Day to reflect common complaints during the Covid-19 lockdown.

They say the video, which has gone viral, was intended to give friends and family a laugh during this stressful time

The Guardian YouTube Channel

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