Podcast appearances and mentions of Jilly Cooper

In this episode of The extra-Ordinary Leader, I had the enormous pleasure of speaking with Helen Brocklebank, CEO of Walpole—the official body for British luxury. Helen works closely with over 250 of the UK's most iconic high-end brands, and in our conversation, she shares the leadership behaviours, values, and mindset that make these businesses so resilient and remarkable.We explored what we can all borrow from the luxury sector—whether we're running heritage businesses or leading fast-paced teams with no historical playbook. Helen spoke beautifully about creativity, long-term thinking, emotional intelligence, and the importance of knowing your own strengths. She also reminded me why storytelling, craftsmanship, and deep human connection remain at the heart of excellent leadership.You'll hear us reflect on everything from scented candles and bespoke tailoring to the power of fiction and the role of culture in the workplace. Whether you lead a team of two or two thousand, this episode is full of insights to help you lead with clarity, creativity and care.Inside This Episode:What working with 250 luxury CEOs has taught Helen about extra-Ordinary leadershipWhy understanding your own strengths is the foundation of influenceThe long-term mindset behind British luxury's £81 billion impactWhy fiction (yes, even Jilly Cooper!) can sharpen your leadership instinctsHow resilience, creativity, and curiosity define high-performance leadershipWhat leaders in fast fashion and retail can borrow from heritage brandsThe value of “dual thinking”: acting in the now while planning for the nextHow memory-making and sensory detail create unforgettable customer experiencesWhy culture-building and empowerment matter more than everMentions & Links:Walpole – https://www.thewalpole.co.ukLearn more about Attachment Theory – https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-attachment-theory-2795337Black Box Thinking by Matthew Syed – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Box-Thinking-Surprising-Success/dp/1473613779

Schon einmal von Jilly Cooper gehört? Die britische Bestsellerautorin ist – zumindest in ihrer Heimat – bekannt für Ihre erotikgeladenen Liebesromane. Einen ihrer Bonkbusters stellen wir Ihnen am Ende der Episode in unserem Buchtipp vor. Und, keine Sorge, natürlich erklärt Ihnen unser Word-Nerd Owen Connors vorher, was sich hinter dieser frivolen Abwandlung von "Blockbuster" verbirgt. In unserer Diskussionsrunde lernen Sie das Spotlight-Team heute von seiner kreativen Seite (sofern vorhanden) kennen. Inez Sharp, Nadia Lawrence aus England und Mae McCreary aus den USA sprechen über Nähen, Stricken und raumgreifende Installationen aus Karton. Kunsthandwerk hat in Großbritannien mit der Arts-and-Craft-Bewegung übrigens nicht nur eine besondere Tradition, sondern erlebt derzeit auch eine Renaissance (mehr dazu in "Crafting a Culture" in Spotlight 6/25).  Das Magazin Spotlight können Sie hier bestellen. Als Dankeschön erhalten alle Podcast-Hörer die erste Ausgabe des Abonnements kostenlos. [ANZEIGE] Mehr hören? Dann testen Sie unser Podcast-Abo mit Zugriff auf alle Dokupodcasts und unser Podcast-Archiv. Jetzt 4 Wochen kostenlos testen. Und falls Sie uns nicht nur hören, sondern auch lesen möchten, testen Sie jetzt 4 Wochen kostenlos DIE ZEIT. Hier geht's zum Angebot. 

Minimalism is out for 2025, and exuberance is in, according to top interior designers. People looking to improve their homes and gardens are increasingly wanting something "posher" and more high-tech according to style gurus at the Ideal Home Show in London. The Ideal Home Show is the UK's largest interior design show and has been setting trends since 1908. Each year, interior designers curate the Ideal Home at the show, packing this show home with the latest trends and technology to inspire visitors. The home features typical rooms found in every home—including a living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom—all packed with design flourishes. And for 2025, minimalism is dead, and interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, known for his love of color and pattern, could not be happier. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen says, "It's this extraordinary moment where it feels like the whole planet is crawling out from underneath the gray rock under which it has been imprisoned for the last five or six years. Suddenly, it's all about color. Suddenly, it's all about pattern." Wallpapers and bedsheets are patterned with splashes of color, and design touches like the underlit marble kitchen island create an air of opulence. Llewelyn-Bowen thinks it is a reaction to the cost-of-living crisis but also because people have been inspired by the box sets they have been bingeing on. He mentions popular TV series like The Gentlemen or Jilly Cooper's Rivals as the major inspirations for home decor. "It's like people want something much more glamorous. Dare I say they want something that feels a little bit posh. They love the big scale wallpapers, they love the drinks tray," he says. So, is the era of less-is-more over? Of course, some people will still embrace minimalism in the home. "Obviously, there will be people out there that are into Scandi-Japanese minimalism," he says. The Ideal Home Show ran at London's Olympia from March 21 to April 6, 2025, and featured 600 brands. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

John's currently penning something which will change global culture. But what if we lift the bonnet of his genius? That is what we find out on today's show.For in that bonce is a V8 plucking words from the ether with such vim and vigour, and combining those words to make phrases, clauses and sentences. Word constructs which then combine to make reflections and musings that will make people go “huh, that's profound” like nothing before.The ease with which John hammers out words at such a pace would make Jilly Cooper, professional blush causer, blush. Pages churned out with an efficiency that if this were Bob Cratchit doing office based tasks then Scrooge would offer him a raise.Elsewhere, there is combat over the combativeness of features and where the blame for that lies, whilst once again Elis is unreasonably put under time pressure to think of things. Plus, have you ever just snogged someone constantly for an hour?If you'd like to pen your own novellas (emails / texts) then get in touch through elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk or 07974 293 022 on WhatsApp.

Author, podcaster and reader Daisy Buchanan joins Kate to discuss Read Yourself Happy, her latest book that explores ‘shelf-help' and the healing power of books and reading to inspire, comfort and fortify. You might not think that someone who regularly interviews literary stars like Anne Patchett and Lauren Groff on her podcast 'You're Booked' might also be someone who has struggled throughout her life with anxiety. Find out how books helped Daisy overcome her fears and inspired her to be adventurous in the manner of her favourite literary heroines. We also discuss the practicalities of the reading life, how to manage a mountainous TBR, and insider stories from the Jilly Cooper book club. With Valentine's Day in mind, find out how to 'Read Yourself Romantic' with Daisy's favourite romance novels. Oh, and you'll get about a million other brilliant book recommendations along the way! Notes If you're interested to try a Serious Readers lamp use our special offer code BCR at checkout for £150 off any HD light. Looking for your perfect bookish match? Use our offer code BookClubReview for 10% off a subscription to Book Lovers Dating. Reading list The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary Strange Beach by Oliwaseun Olawiola The Pirahna Club: Power and Influence in Formula 1 by Timothy Collings (my husband's book, by the way, in case you were wondering. He's been dipping in for something he's working on.) Rachel's Holiday by Marian Keyes Love, Nina by Nina Stibbe Happy All the Time by Laurie Colwin The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré A Little Life by Hanya Yanigahara Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton Rivals by Jilly Cooper The Come Up by Jonathan Abrams I Want my MYV by Rob Tannenbaum Uncommon People by Miranda Sawyer Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiny Us by David Nicholls Good Material by Dolly Alderton Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser Akner Peter Hujar's Day by Linda Rosenkrantz Deano: Life After Football by Dean Windass By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept by Elizabeth Smart Camp by Paul Baker Notes from the Henhouse by Elspeth Barker O Caledonia by Elspeth Barker The Gemma Books by Noel Streatfield Love Junkie by Robert Plunket Again, Rachel by Marian Keyes Expiation by Elizabeth Von Arnim They Were Sisters and Greenbanks by Dorothy Whipple The Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford Mhairi McFarlane - various titles, try If I Never Met You

It is the end of the month. There's only 12 of them in a year. Into the first month of the year and still there are schools that are not back yet. Could someone please explain to me how it is reasonable in this day and age to have such disparate and wide-ranging start dates for the school year? I don't know about your particular school, or your area, but of the ones I know about, Auckland Grammar borders have been back for two weeks. That seems perfectly reasonable. Mount Albert borders have been back one night, one day, and now they're off for the weekend. Another college, one of our colleagues has a son at that college, they're not opening the gates till the 10th of February. The 10th of February. Some primary schools started back this week, our kids start back next week. But then of course, there's Waitangi Day in the middle, so that's a bit disruptive. No slight against the teachers. I've been helping out a bit with pickups and childminding and whenever I've gone into school to pick up the kids from their holiday programme, teachers are there getting their classrooms ready for the school year and prepping and doing what they do. But why on Earth hasn't the school year started? Why are we still prepping for a school year that is now one month gone? Most kids that I've spoken to, of numerous ages, are desperate to get back to see their mates, to learn new stuff, to play sport, to have some routine. And a lot of parents are coming to the end of their respective tethers too. The days of mum and dad disappearing with the family to the batch over Christmas and then mum and the kids staying down there for weeks on end, being oiled up with suntan oil and put out to fry in the sun while mum read the Jilly Cooper's. Dad, going to work Monday to Friday, then coming back on Friday and you could hear Dad coming from miles away because they'd be towing the trailer with the Swappa Crates in the back, and they'd be clanking their way down the driveway. Those days are long gone. I'm sure some families still do that, but for most families, you have to work. For a lot of parents, the pay packets from the first few weeks back at work goes straight to the holiday programmes that the kids are enrolled into so parents can keep their jobs. And as for the poor parents with children at primary, intermediate, and secondary, it is absolutely impossible. There must be a really good reason, she said optimistically and perhaps naively, there must be a really good reason why school start dates are so disparate, random and arbitrary. But for the life of me, I don't know what that good reason would be. Do you think while the government is focused on revamping our education system and bringing some form of uniformity to what is taught and how it is taught so that it's not so random, depending on which school you go to and which part of the country, do you think while they're at it, they should be looking at standardising the start of the school year as well? I certainly do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wondered what happens when two powerful moguls clash in a battle for dominance? Join hosts Michael and Diane as they delve into the gripping Hulu series "Rivals," an adaptation of Jilly Cooper's 1988 novel, packed with intrigue, drama, and scandal. They explore how actors David Tennant, Aidan Turner, and Katherine Parkinson breathe life into their complex characters, navigating a world rife with secrets and lies. The couple shares their thoughts on the series' captivating narrative and the impressive performances that have captured audiences' attention. With insights from behind the scenes, they invite listeners to reflect on the show's themes and the dynamic relationships that unfold, making it a must-watch for fans of dramatic storytelling.A riveting exploration of power struggles and personal dynamics unfolds as Michael and Diane delve into the captivating Hulu series 'Rivals'. Set against the backdrop of 1980s England, the show presents a fierce competition between two media moguls, Tony Beddingham, played by David Tennant, and Rupert Campbell Black, portrayed by Alex Hassell. The hosts dissect the intricate relationships and scandals that arise in the cutthroat world of television broadcasting, weaving in themes of ambition, betrayal, and the complexities of human connections. Diane shares her initial skepticism about the series, which she likened to a soap opera, only to find herself utterly engrossed by its depth and character development. The couple reflects on the show's adult themes, including explicit content and moral ambiguity, emphasizing the importance of viewer discretion.Takeaways: The podcast dives deep into the intrigue and drama of the Hulu series Rivals, showcasing the competitive nature of the broadcasting industry in the 1980s. Hosts Michael and Diane share their thoughts on how the series captures the essence of Jilly Cooper's 1988 novel, revealing behind-the-scenes insights and character dynamics. The show is not suitable for children due to its explicit content, including sex, nudity, and strong language, making it clear that viewers should be cautious. David Tennant's charismatic performance as Tony Beddingham adds layers to his character, making audiences both love and hate him simultaneously throughout the series. The chemistry among the cast, including Aidan Turner and Katherine Parkinson, enhances the storytelling, allowing viewers to engage with diverse character arcs and relationships. Listeners are encouraged to participate in discussions about the show's themes and character developments through social media polls, enhancing audience interaction and engagement. Companies mentioned in this episode: Hulu Disney Pet Shop Boys Find everything "One More Thing" here: https://taplink.cc/beforeyougopodcastThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

The first title that springs to mind at the mention of William Golding's name is most often Lord of the Flies. The classic story of a group of schoolboys marooned on a desert island all but made his reputation and has somewhat overshadowed his twelve other novels. Golding was a fascinating and often troubled man, a voracious reader who enjoyed the Odyssey in Greek as well as Georgette Heyer and Jilly Cooper and was an influence on many novelists from Stephen King to Penelope Lively, Ben Okri and Kazuo Ishiguro. Definitely a writer ripe for rediscovery. Now, the Slightly Foxed team sit down with the author's daughter Judy and Golding expert Professor Tim Kendall to discuss the life and work of this brave and highly original writer, whose novels transport the reader to distant but entirely believable worlds. His work grapples with the big questions of existence but his originality as a writer sometimes worked against him, and Lord of the Flies was rejected by seven publishers before it was accepted by Charles Monteith at Faber. It was glowingly reviewed and became a bestseller but, behind the scenes, Golding was struggling with his addiction to alcohol and the fame his writing would bring him. After a poor reception from the critics for several of his following books, including both The Spire and The Pyramid, Golding was thrown into a deep depression. This crisis lasted over ten years, but when he finally returned to writing he went on to produce a series of successful novels – including Rites of Passage, winner of the 1980 Booker Prize. In 1983 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.  The usual round of reading recommendations include South from Granada, Gerald Brenan's recollection of the years he spent in an Andalusian village in the 1920s with visits from the Bloomsbury group; Robert Harris's Precipice, a semi-fictional account of the relationship in 1914 between Prime Minister Asquith, and Venetia Stanley, and Penelope Lively's novel Passing On. For episode show notes, please see the Slightly Foxed website. Opening music: Preludio from Violin Partita No. 3 in E Major by Bach Hosted by Rosie Goldsmith Produced by Philippa Goodrich

He's back yet again! Friend of the podcast Paul Critoph returns and attempts to review the TV of 2024, whilst I accept impromptu Christmas deliveries via my front door. Listen as we discuss Paul's role playing Santa at a secret undisclosed location, the ever changing face of John Mulaney, and divorcing reality from the art of 'Baby Reindeer'. Gasp as we both realise we know Shakin' Steven's drummer, while I admit to watching an entire scheduled evening of Saturday night light-entertainment. Paul then tries to convince me to watch Jilly Cooper's 'Rivals' while I explain the bizarre concept of the Stephen Mangan led 'Fortune Hotel'. We also rile against adverts infiltrating the streaming market, why Season 3 of 'The Bear' took the absolute piss, and why neither of us can abide Strictly.All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis Gunn.Please buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You' available in all good book shops, online and directly.Podcast Socials:Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tvtimespodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/tvtimespodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@tvtimespodTwitter: https://twitter.com/tvtimespodSteve's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/steveotisgunnTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/steveotisgunnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/steveotisgunn.antisocialPaul's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/paulcritophTwitter: https://twitter.com/PaulCritophFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.critophProduced by Steve Otis Gunn for Jilted Maggotwww.jiltedmaggot.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christmas greetings from Catherine and Pepper. Lots of recommendations for good storytelling podcasts, radio programmes, tv shows and a book! Available to non club and club members, too, as a festive treat! Thank you for listening to the show this year, we look forward to a bumper 2025 together. Catherine's recommendationsElectoral Dysfunction from Sky https://podfollow.com/electoraldysfunctionThe Rest is Entertainment from Goalhanger https://podfollow.com/1718287198Normal Gossip from Radiotopiahttps://podfollow.com/1597761181Lifechanging from the BBC https://podfollow.com/1561150286The Common Years by Jilly Cooper https://www.jillycooper.co.uk/books/the-common-years/Rivals is on Disney+ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Declan? Rupert? Agatha? Freddie...if you can't choose, you aren't alone. We are obsessed with Hulu's book to screen adaptation of Rivals by Jilly Cooper. The cutthroat world of 1980s British television is full sex, lies, and scandal. We just can't get enough. Send us a textSupport the showConnect with usInstagram: https://bit.ly/ourIGpageTikTok: https://bit.ly/ourTiktokpageIntro and Outro music, Sexy Fashion Beat from Coma-Media

It's all the fours with episode 444 of the Geektown Radio podcast as Darryl From Hollywood North News joins Dave to chat about all the latest TV, film and games news & reviews!As always Darryl brings an interesting mix of mainstream and slightly more obscure film and TV reviews along with him! Firstly he kicks off with the movie 'Werewolves Within', which is available now on demand, and follows that with his review of the recently released Prime Video series 'Cross'. He has also picked up the first season of Netflix dramedy 'The Lincoln Lawyer', and moves on to a new legal drama which has recently dropped onto Sky Witness and NOW, 'Matlock'. Meanwhile, Dave reviews the new Netflix (and surprisingly festive!) thriller from the brilliant Joe Barton, 'Black Doves' starring Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw, along with the really fun new Disney+ series 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew'. He also chats about what he got up to at the recent MCM Comic Con Birmingham.Over in the news updates, we have one cancellation and a surprising number of renewals for the time of year, including the Paramount hiring 'The Agency' again, more adult adventures on Disney+ from Jilly Cooper, and more murdering from the ubiquitous Ella Purnell. We also have news on a 'Scrubs' revival, whether another spin-off from 'The Rookie' is a good idea, the showrunners from ‘Grey's Anatomy' doing English period drama, and lots more! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After dedicating an entire episode to Dame Jilly Cooper's Rivals earlier this year, we were quick off the mark to watch the tv adaptation the second it dropped. And we had so many thoughts we thought we'd jump in and do an emergency debrief, plus a catch up on what we've been reading and eating since the last episode.Happy listening, reading, watching and eating! Germaine and Sophie x Something to Eat and Something to Read is a monthly podcast and fortnightly newsletter all about and celebrating cooking, reading and reading about cooking.Hosted by Bibliotherapist/Psychotherapist Germaine Leece and food writer Sophie Hansen, who both believe you should never go anywhere, or for long, without something to eat and something to read.We are a listener supported podcast and newsletter, and while every episode will always be free to listen to, our show notes, recipes and recommendations will be available to paid subscribers only. So if you'd like to support us to the tune of $5/month and help us continue recording for and writing to you, please click below. Get full access to Something to Eat and Something to Read at somethingtoeatandsomethingtoread.substack.com/subscribe

What Nick Miller doesn't know about football ain't worth knowing. INTERNATIONAL MAN, football writer, author and – full disclosure – one of Mick's all-time favourite humans, chats about his new book, Who Owns Football?, why the answer to that question increasingly matters to all of us, what Jilly Cooper's got right about the beautiful game, and how the women's game is nailing it in all sorts of ways. Who Owns Football? The Changing Face of Club Ownership is published by Bloomsbury and out now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've seen the TV show, now listen to me talk about the book that is about a character mentioned for no more than 10 seconds as it burns on a sheet of paper in Declan O'Hara's fire! This week I am talking about Polo, the third book in the Rutshire Chronicles by Jilly Cooper, and probably the one which introduces my favourite characters of the entire series. I know, I know, I keep on saying how much I adore Rupert Campbell-Black (and I do) but for some reason, Perdita MacLeod takes the prize and I feel that after she appears in this book she isn't used enough (or at all). So, find out what I thought about this 1991 novel, does it bring all the glamour, heartache, anguish and devastatingly handsome men to the yard? Or is it just a damp squib that should be lost to the vestiges of time? I think you already know some of what I think. But give it a listen anyway. Previous episodes Rivals (Book) Rivals Trailer (TV)

We'd love to hear from you! -- Take our survey at strongsenseofplace.com/survey. In this episode, we get excited about two books: the audiobook version of Rivals, written by Jilly Coooper (read by Georgia Tennant) and Big Book of Bread: 125+ Recipes for Every Baker from King Arthur Flour. Then Mel shares her extreme enthusiasm for sandwiches and The Sammies Awards.  Links Rivals by Jilly Cooper(read by Georgia Tennant) King Arthur Flour Big Book of Bread: 125+ Recipes for Every Baker Podcast: How the Sandwich Consumed Britain Read: How the Sandwich Consumed Britain The art of the Ultimate Sandwich The Guardian Audio Long Read podcast The Guardian Long Read archive Sandwich Designer of the Year Awards Recap of the 2023 Sammies Meet the Chef Behind the UK's Best Sandwich, the Smokey Roll Smokey Roll recipe Mountain Feta & Merguez Wrap by Simon Broadribb Transcript of this episode. The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.com Join our FREE Substack to get our (awesome) newsletter and join in chats with other people who love books and travel. Do you enjoy our show? Do you want to make friends with other (lovely) listeners? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplace As always, you can find us at: Our site Instagram Substack Patreon Parts of the Strong Sense of Place podcast are produced in udio! Some effects are provided by soundly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Författaren Jilly Cooper fyller sina böcker med ogenerat och ångande sex, men dissekerar också den brittiska överklassen. Idag är hon 87 år gammal, men mer i ropet är någonsin. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Jilly Coopers bästsäljande böcker har kallats för bonkbusters, tack vare sina ogenerade skildringar av ångande heta sexuella eskapader. I den nya tv-serien ”Rivals”, som bygger på en av hennes romaner, förflyttas vi till ett färgstarkt 1980-tal med extra allt vad gäller kläder och frisyrer.Serien börjar en rivstart med en inzoomning på en spänstig naken manlig stjärt. Den visar sig stå i närkontakt med underlivet på en blondin i uppdragen rosa klänning på toaletten på överljudsplanet Concorde. När planet når Mach 2 över Atlanten – och ljudvallen sprängs – nås även andra höjder inne på toaletten.Men Jilly Cooper är inte någon vanlig snuskhummer. Tidigare i år blev hon utsedd till ”Dame” Jilly Cooper av Kung Charles som tack för sina insatser inom litteratur och välgörenhet, hon är en stor djurvän. Men framför allt har hon vunnit många britters hjärtan med sin serie romantiska romaner, de så kallade ”Ruthshire Chronicles”, som till största delen utspelar sig bland brittisk överklass i det vackra påhittade landskapet Rutshire. Men det är baserat på det befintliga Cotswolds i England, en populär plats för dagen rika och berömda att skaffa hus på.I veckans program pratar vi med journalisten Ingrid Andersson om när hon besökte Jilly Cooper i hennes hem i England. Frisören Christian Backman förklarar varför 80-talets bulliga frisyrer fick folk att se äldre ut. Och svenska författaren Katarina Petersmo berättar hur hon gör för att skriva en bra sexscen.Veckans gäst är journalisten Cecilia Hagen, som också intervjuat Jilly Cooper – och är djupt fascinerad av brittisk överklass.

Witajcie w naszym odcinku podróżniczym. W ostatnim kwartale roku świat książki budzi się do życia targowego i odbywają się największe tego rodzaju imprezy na krajową i międzynarodową skalę. W tym roku tak się złożyło, że odwiedziłyśmy dwie z nich: Megu była na targach we Frankfurcie, a Kasia w Krakowie. Wobec tego rozmawiamy o obu imprezach, niekoniecznie je porównując (bo są z trochę różnych światów), ale dzieląc się wrażeniami i odpowiadając na pytanie: czy warto. W segmencie książkowym Megu rozczarowuje się „Cieniem bogów” Johna Gwynna (Fabryka Słów, tłumaczenie: Maciej Pawlak), a Kasia opowiada o fenomenie powieści obyczajowych Jilly Cooper na przykładzie serii "Rivals". Życzymy miłego słuchania! Czytu Czytu prowadzą: Magdalena Adamus (Catus Geekus) Katarzyna Czajka-Kominiarczuk (Zwierz Popkulturalny)

Rivals! Rivals! Rivals! Mickey's certainly excited about the small screen adaptation of Jilly Cooper's novel, but will Hannah and Jen agree? Find out in this month's Outside The Box, when we're also talking about Mr Loverman, Alma's Not Normal, Showtrial, Territory and Sweetpea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rivals is a television series made for Disney+. It is an adaptation of the 1988 Jilly Cooper novel of the same name. It stars an ensemble cast including David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Katherine Parkinson, Lisa McGrillis, Alex Hassell, Nafessa Williams, Emily Atack and Danny Dyer.

Hello and welcome back to another episode of Unseen Incidents! Manchester United finally sacked Erik ten Hag, so we discuss where it went wrong for him at Old Trafford, and what we think of United's next coach Ruben Amorim. What has attracted the club to him? Who could benefit from his coaching, and who might struggle? Then it's the Burn Book, with Christmas sandwiches, Puritanism around kids, and Turkey teeth. If you enjoy the podcast, consider subscribing at Patreon.com/patrickvs!

Even former British PM Rishi Sunak is a fan of the bonkbuster; best selling books filled with sex and and excess. 

Today we head to Rutshire, to take a crack at the frothy, riotous TV adaptation of Jilly Cooper's 1980s romance novel, Rivals. The eight-episode series follows a cluster of posh English country-dwellers – including TV executive Lord Tony Baddingham (David Tennant) and local heartthrob Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) — as they bonk and bust their way around the Cotswolds. Shoulder pads, extramarital affairs and messy dinner parties abound. But what is the show really about: Class? Sex? The 80s? Lilah is joined by the FT's Robert Shrimsley and Harriet Fitch Little to discuss. -------We love hearing from you. Lilah is on Instagram @lilahrap, and email at lilahrap@ft.com. And we're grateful for reviews on Apple and Spotify!-------Links (all FT links get you past the paywall): – Rivals is out now on Disney+ in the UK, and Hulu in the US. You can read the FT's four star review here: https://on.ft.com/40sqQa6 – Robert Shrimsley's column, ‘Were the 80s as much fun as Jilly Cooper says?' is here: https://on.ft.com/4f5PcL8 – We also love Jo Ellison's recent column, ‘Jilly Cooper's Britain: the bad sex world capital': https://on.ft.com/3Uvj0Zt – Robert is on X @robertshrimsley. Harriet is on X @HarrietFL and Instagram @huffffle -------Original music by Metaphor Music. Clips copyright Disney.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dame Jilly Cooper. What a legend. For the uninitiated (where have you been?) she's a journalist and author most famous for her bestselling Rutshire Chronicle series which includes Riders, Polo and Rivals - the latter of which has now made into a hugely popular TV series starring David Tennant, Danny Dyer and Katherine Parkinson. In the past, Dame Jilly's books have been unfairly dismissed as mere ‘bonkbusters', charting the sex lives of the upper classes. But, as I discover, there's much more to both her writing - and to her. We talk about her failures with technology, why she wishes she could throw more things away, as well as the terrifying time she lost an entire manuscript on the number 28 bus and had to rewrite it. Plus her experiences of interviewing Margaret Thatcher, her friendship with the Queen, her obsession with beautiful people and ‘macho men' - and why she'd wholeheartedly recommend adoption to others. Thank you Dame Jilly. A total sport (but we knew that). You can watch Rivals on Disney+ now. Have something to share of your own? I'd love to hear from you! Click here to get in touch: howtofailpod.com Production & Post Production Coordinator: Eric Ryan Studio and Mix Engineer: Matias Torres Sole and John Scott Senior Producer: Selina Ream Executive Producer: Carly Maile Head of Marketing: Kieran Lancini How to Fail is an Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment Production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch looks at the screen adaptation of Jilly Cooper's raunchy novel Rivals (Disney+), new Kiwi drama A Remarkable Place to Die (TVNZ) and #Untruth: The Psychology of Trumpism (DocPlay).

Vanessa Feltz has been a fixture on TV and radio for three decades. Now she has written a memoir, Vanessa Bares All, which charts the many ups and downs of her personal and professional life. She joins Anita Rani.Listeners share with Nuala McGovern what they think works when it comes to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision in educational settings. In the late 1970s, in the toilets at Euston Station, Dr Sheila Reith, while trying to administer insulin to her daughter, thought there must be an easier way. She envisioned a pen-like device that could be used simply with just one hand. A few years later, the first insulin pen came to market, revolutionizing care for people with diabetes. Dr. Reith has since devoted her life to diabetes care, improving and saving the lives of millions. She joins Anita to discuss winning a Pride of Britain Lifetime Achievement Award.Best known for her sketches on Saturday Night Live and her role as Weird Barbie, comedian Kate McKinnon has now turned her attention to books. The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science is her first children's book. Kate discusses the story and embracing her 'weirdness.'What does the TV adaptation of Jilly Cooper's 80s classic Rivals tell us about sex in 2024? Nuala hears from Dayna McAlpine, a sex and relationships writer and lifestyle editor at HuffPost UK, and Rowan Pelling, co-editor at Perspective and former editor of the Erotic Review.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Dianne McGregor

Why does Rivals' high-camp, warts-and-all frolic through the 80s make Zoe Williams feel so nostalgic? Is it wrong for Elon Musk to offer voters $1m to get Trump elected? ‘I was blown away by how meaningful and interesting it is: one woman's ‘love story' to the caring profession. And Philippa Perry advises a reader to be more forgiving to a friend who is a perpetual liar

This week on the Podcast, Beth, Ruchira and Oenone discuss the devastating news that broke last week, that One Direction singer Liam Payne had died unexpectedly and tragically at the age of 31 in Argentina. We think most people have felt this is quite seismic, and wanted to look at how the coverage of this has seemed and felt so far, both in the papers and on social media. Is it time for there to be a reckoning with how we deal with celebrity death? You can skip to roughly 37 minutes if you want to skip this section.As a pop culture podcast we also had to cover this week's lighter stories, including the show of the moment we're all tuning in for, the BONKBUSTER that is Rivals. If you're looking for a rollicking good romp in Rutshire, then look no further, Jilly Cooper's 1988 novel has been adapted into a TV series, now streaming on Disney plus.And lastly, Daniel Felsenthal wrote a piece for The Guardian titled ‘I'm 33 and my husband is 77 - this is why I only sleep with older men”, is the age-gap discourse ever going to be put to bed?Penguin - Love in Exile by Shon FayeThe Guardian - The Apprentice The Guardian- Slow HorsesDazed - Liam Payne and our grim cultural obsession with celebrity deathsNew Statesman - Liam Payne was a victim of the pop pin-up machine NBC - 1D fans condemn online harassment of Maya Henry Cheryl Cole Instagram Telegraph - Rivals Review The Guardian - Rivals ReviewThe Guardian - I'm 33 and my husband is 77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rivals is a new British drama on Disney+, based on Jilly Cooper's 1986 novel. Premiering October 6, 2024, this saucy series explores the cutthroat world of 1980s television, where TV executive Lord Tony Baddingham (David Tennant) headhunts journalist Declan O'Hara (Aidan Turner) to star on his network. Set in the fictional county of Rutshire, Rivals dives into scandal, politics, adultery, and high-society drama. In this episode, we break down the first two episodes, Tennant's portrayal of an ambitious TV exec, and how the show compares to other ensemble-driven dramas. Welcome to Today's Episode!

'Rivals' hit our TV screens this month; it's the first adaptation of a Jilly Cooper ‘bonkbuster,' the 87 year old Dame who taught a generation about sex and posh people. Her uber-popular romance novels sell in their millions, so what's behind her popularity (aside from all the bonking) and how is she changing how we see, and show, sex.This podcast contains lots and lots of talk about sex and other themes of an adult nature. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.com/subscribeGuest: Sarah Ditum, writer, The Times and The Sunday Times.Host: Luke JonesClips: Rivals / Jilly Cooper / Elliot Hegarty / Happy Prince / Disney+; ITV; BBC; Addicted To Love / Robert Palmer / Bernard Edwards / Island. Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Image credit: Robert Viglasky / Disney / PA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former nurse Lucy Letby became one of the UK's most notorious child killers after she was convicted in 2023 of harming and murdering babies in her care. The nurse was found guilty by two juries after lengthy trials, but now there's been speculation over whether some evidence in the Letby trial was reliable. BBC Special Correspondent Judith Moritz is the co-author of the book Unmasking Lucy Letby: The untold story of the killer nurse. She joins Nuala McGovern to discuss what she has discovered since the trial ended.The actor J. Smith Cameron is currently on stage in London's West End alongside Mark Rylance in Juno and the Paycock. It's a play about a working class family in Dublin during the1922 Irish Civil War. J joins Nuala to discuss this, as well as her starring role in Succession where she played Gerri Kellman.Last weekend, the adaptation of Jilly Cooper's classic 1980s bonkbuster Rivals landed on Disney+. The eight-part series is set in a fictional upper-class Cotswolds community and features media, politics and lots and lots of sex. So what does this moment of steamy nostalgia tell us about sex in 2024? Nuala talks to Dayna McAlpine, a sex and relationships writer and lifestyle editor at HuffPost UK, and Rowan Pelling, co-editor at Perspective and former editor of the Erotic Review.New Zealand have won, against the odds, the Women's T20 World Cup – an achievement that may mark a turning point for women's cricket, so often dominated by Australia. Nuala is joined by batting all-rounder and a stalwart of the White Ferns, Suzie Bates.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Maryam Maruf Editor: Karen Dalziel Studio Manager: Gayl Gordon

Juan Francisco Bellón comenta sin spoilers ‘Rivales', la serie inspirada en el "bonkbuster" de los años 80 de Jilly Cooper. Una producción repleta de estrellas como David Tennant, y desbordante de excesos que se puede ver en Disney+ desde el 18 de octubre. Corre el año 1986 y Gran Bretaña está en pleno auge. En el despiadado mundo de la televisión, los peinados son grandes y las ambiciones son aún más grandes. Los acuerdos se negocian en las salas de juntas y en los dormitorios. Nadie puede estar seguro de quién saldrá vencedor. Con todos preocupados sólo por sí mismos, ¿podrá florecer el amor verdadero? PATROCINADOR: En Fuera de Series para editar todo nuestro contenido en audio y video usamos Descript. Puedes leer sobre cómo lo hacemos en https://fdseri.es/usando-descript-1 y probarla gratuitamente a través de nuestro enlace de afiliado: https://fdseri.es/descript ENLACES: - Lee sobre todo lo que hemos comentado y ve los trailers suscribiéndote de forma gratuita a la Newsletter de Fuera de Series: http://newsletter.fueradeseries.com - Únete a nuestro grupo de Telegram: telegram.me/fueradeseries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back with episode 439 of the Geektown Radio podcast, before we take a little one-week break due to MCM/EGX at the weekend. But first, Matt from Entertainment Talk joins Dave as co-host to chat TV, film and games news & reviews!Matt returns to the show, standing in for Gray, who is swanning around New York right now, and brings with him reviews of a couple of TV shows. Firstly, 'Sweetpea', which you can watch in the UK on Sky & NOW, followed by the beloved Netflix series 'Heartstopper', which returned this week for a new season. Meanwhile, Dave has also been on Netflix catching the third season of 'The Lincoln Lawyer', before hopping over to Disney+ for the new season of '9-1-1' (and the infamous "Bee-nado"), along with their adaptation of Jilly Cooper's 'Rivals'. He also reviews the unique city-building game, 'Memoriapolis'.Over on the news updates, we bring you all of last week's cancellations and renewals, including AMC cancelling Giancarlo Esposito's new series, Apple renewing two shows, even more 'Rick and Morty', and Paramount ordering more 'Star Trek'. As it was NYCC this weekend, we have a number of announcements from that Comic Con, including some 'Star Trek' and 'The Boys' casting, air dates for the return of several superheroes, a new Netflix drama from the brilliant Joe Barton (‘The Lazarus Project', Giri/Haji'), and a new Channel 4 zombie comedy! Listen below!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dawn Glenn and Mo Walker join Matt to review four new shows.  First, they travel back to 1986 to a life of excess in Disney's take on Jilly Cooper's hit novel Rivals. Then, imagine life on the set of a Marvel-esque superhero movie in Sky and HBO comedy The Franchise. Over on Prime Video, there are two new comedies. Firstly, an Indian family move to America for a new life in The Pardeeps of Pittsburgh. Finally, and for reasons that aren't entirely, the Australians have remade The Office for 2024. This throws up a lot of questions. Why remake something that has been so widely seen and also, have they done anything new with the format to make it feel more of its time? Elsewhere, Matt has finished Heartstopper on Netflix and Dawn has some thoughts on Sky's Sweetpea. 

We read the papers so you don't have to. Today: Jonn explains why Musk's attempt to buy the US election is a huge deal – even though nobody seems to care. The Telegraph is obsessed with the latest adaptation of Jilly Cooper's Rivals, and Miranda reveals why rich people have so many affairs. Plus – The Guardian lists the unexpected ways Ozempic is changing the world.     Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and stand-up comic Jacob Hawley.    Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to future live streams: back.papercutsshow.com    Follow Paper Cuts:  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow  • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow    Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com     Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production    Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Desperate for a new series to binge-watch or heading to the cinema for date-night? Gayle Edmunds shares her top picks of things to watch on the big and small screen.  This week we're watching: Rivals, a series on Disney+  Cast: Alex Hassell, David Tennant Plot: The series, adapted from a romance novel of the same name by British author Jilly Cooper. It captures the rivalry between notorious womaniser Rupert Campbell-Black and TV boss Lord Tony Baddingham.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rivals David Tennant and Aidan Turner star in the small-screen version of Jilly Cooper's novel set in 1980's England about a rivalry between two powerful men that takes over their lives (Disney+). The Diplomat British consul Laura Simmonds and her Barcelona colleague Alba Ortiz fight to protect British nationals in trouble in the Catalan city. Their diplomatic skills are stretched to the limit by the cases that walk through the Consul's doors (Neon). The Office Australia Hannah Howard is the managing director of packaging company Flinley Craddick. When she gets news from Head Office that they will be shutting down her branch and making everyone work from home, she goes into survival mode, making promises she can't keep in order to keep her “work family” together. The staff of Flinley Craddick indulge her and must endure Hannah's outlandish plots as they work toward the impossible targets that have been set for them (Prime Video). LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Victoria Smurfit and Aidan Turner about the ‘saucy' new series ‘Rivals' on Disney Plus which is based on the Jilly Cooper book of the same name. Niamh O'Reilly reviews ‘The Apprentice' and ‘The Wild Robot'. Plus, author Wayne Byrne on his new biography of legendary cinematographer Roy H. Wagner.

They said it might never be done. Rivals, the Jilly Cooper novel has finally been adapted for TV and it is all that could be hoped for. Marina & Richard break down the show and why Cooper is a powerhouse of literature. There is a beef brewing on YouTube as some of the platforms biggest stars, KSI, Logan Paul and DanTDM take aim at one another over... kids snacks? Paparazzi are still hounding celebrities with Sydney Sweeney giving an insight into the lengths some are going to in order to photograph her. After a brief period of moral correction, have we gone back to some of the darker days of celebrity reporting? Recommendations: Richard: The English Teacher (Disney+) Marina: Alma's Not Normal (iPlayer) Newsletter: www.therestisentertainment.com Twitter: @‌restisents Instagram: @‌restisentertainment YouTube: @‌therestisentertainment Email: therestisentertainment@gmail.com Producer: Neil Fearn + Joey McCarthy Executive Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COFFEE MOANING the PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coffee-moaning/id1689250679ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3p6z4A1RbhidO0pnOGGZl2?si=IqwD7REzTwWdwsbn2gzWCg&nd=1HOW TO STAY MARRIED (SO FAR) the PODCASTON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/57MT4cv2c3i06ryQlIpUXc?si=1b5ed24f40c54ebaON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-stay-married-so-far/id1294257563AGONY AUNT & UNCLE the PODCASTON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/10G1HRFFGNRze1QegIeozs?si=158f37e366dd4ba0ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/agony-aunt-uncle-with-nadia-sawalha-and-mark-adderley/id1668850817 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The return of Jilly Cooper's Rivals, how to rock leopard and why we'll never retire. This is a paid advertisement by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BEENTHERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BE WARNED: It's LuAnna, and this podcast contains honest, upfront opinions, rants, bants and general explicit content. But you know you love it.In this week's LuAnna: The Podcast: Anna's Jilly Cooper fantasy comes true, Lu's got a parenting/horsey dilemma, we're chatting severe constipation and flinging dead rats over fences.Plus: Bits of good news from the week, probably the most disgusting weirdo we've EVER had and we're getting excited for the weekend! Remember, if you want to get in touch you can: Email us at luannathepodcast@gmail.com OR drop us a WhatsApp on 07745 266947Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

This week's difficult women is Kat Brown, author, journalist, and guide to all things ADHD. Upon being diagnosed as an adult, Kat's whole life began to click into place. She has used this to try and help others to recontextualise their life in light of this new diagnosis. All of this goes without touching on her greatest love, Difficult Women alumni - Jilly Cooper!

The Guardian music editor Ben Beaumont-Thomas, books editor Lucy Knight and film and TV critic Leila Latif look at what's dominating culture this summer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

It's the fifth of the Rosebud Dames, and in this episode Gyles is talking to Dame Jilly Cooper about her life and times. They talk about her childhood, when she was horse mad and wasn't even put off by being bitten by her first pony. They talk about her early days as an office worker, when she got fired from 22 jobs. They talk about leaving the manuscript for Riders on the bus. And they talk about the best ways to write a really good sex scene. This is an intimate chat between old friends: enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're hoping to hide in the laundry room away from all the stress of Christmas, you won't fit - Jane and Fi are already in there. To tide you over until the new year, they bring you some of their highlights from the last year at Times Radio HQ: Monty Don, Adjoa Andoh, Stephen Mangan and Jilly Cooper!If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Government has announced £11 million in funding for the NHS in England to roll out a dedicated perinatal pelvic health service across all trusts. The aim of these new perinatal pelvic health services will be to help educate and assess women during pregnancy and after a traumatic birth – but how will it work? Emma Barnett hears from Jacqui Barrett, who had a traumatic birth and was incontinent for a year, Professor Swati Jha, consultant gynaecologist and spokesperson for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and the Conservative MP Maria Caulfield, who is the Women's Health Minister. Luxury brands are beginning to feature ‘timeless icons' in their campaigns to attract older shoppers with more spending power. Is the fashion industry finally responding to the strength of the so-called 'grey pound'? Alexandra Schulman, journalist and former editor-in-chief of British Vogue and retail analyst Kate Hardcastle discuss. Jilly Cooper has sold more than two million copies of her books, including Riders, Rivals, and Polo - taking us into the glamorous worlds of show jumping and classical music. Her latest novel, Tackle!, takes us to the football pitch and features her legendary hero Rupert Campbell-Black. Jilly joins Emma to talk about football, why there is less sex in her novels now, and her view on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reading her books. Why do we swear, and are women judged differently for swearing than men? Why are some swear words considered more offensive than others, and what does that tell us about misogyny and sexism in society? Dr Emma Byrne, scientist and author of Swearing Is Good For You: The Amazing Science of Bad Language, and Dr Rebecca Roache, the author of a new book, For F's Sake: Why Swearing is Shocking, Rude and Fun, discuss. The ABC News Breakfast guest host Imogen Crump has been praised for helping to normalise symptoms of perimenopause, after she experienced a severe hot flush on live television. Emma asks her about what happened. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Dianne McGregor

Economists have stopped waiting for interest rates to drop because it doesn't seem to be coming. The upward pressure on long-term bond yields suggests that this situation could last for a while. How should the world adjust? Israel's economy might be in good enough shape to withstand the next few months, but a longer war won't come cheap (12:00). And, Jilly Cooper's sexy new book (18:55).Sign up for a free trial of Economist Podcasts+If you're already a subscriber to The Economist, you'll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription.For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.Podcast transcripts are available upon request at podcasts@economist.com. We are committed to improving accessibility even further and are exploring new ways to expand our podcast transcript offering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economists have stopped waiting for interest rates to drop because it doesn't seem to be coming. The upward pressure on long-term bond yields suggests that this situation could last for a while. How should the world adjust? Israel's economy might be in good enough shape to withstand the next few months, but a longer war won't come cheap (12:00). And, Jilly Cooper's sexy new book (18:55).Sign up for a free trial of Economist Podcasts+If you're already a subscriber to The Economist, you'll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription.For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.Podcast transcripts are available upon request at podcasts@economist.com. We are committed to improving accessibility even further and are exploring new ways to expand our podcast transcript offering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jilly Cooper began her career as a journalist, wrote columns on marriage, sex and housework for the Sunday Times, and numerous works of non-fiction before turning to romance novels - to great success. She has sold more than two million copies of her books including: Riders, Rivals, and Polo - taking us into the glamorous worlds of show jumping and classical music. Her latest novel Tackle! takes us to the football pitch and features her legendary hero Rupert Campbell-Black. Jilly joins Emma to talk about football, why there is less sex in her novels now, and her view on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reading her books. Yesterday marked a month since Hamas launched its unprecedented attack on Israel in which 1,400 people were killed and more than 200 men, women and children taken hostage. One of those seized and kidnapped was Hersh Goldberg-Polin - a 23-year-old dual Israeli American citizen who was attending the Supernova music festival - the site of which became a massacre of a majority of young people - more than 250 people at the hands of Hamas. Hersh lost an arm during that attack but is still believed to be alive. Since then more than 10,300 people have been killed in Gaza according to the Hamas-run health ministry in retaliatory air strikes by Israeli forces demanding the return of its citizens. Emma speaks to Hersh's mother Rachel Goldberg. A new report by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development, which compared alcohol consumption across 38 countries, British women top the list as the heaviest binge drinkers alongside Denmark. The OECD found that 26% of British women reported binge drinking at least once a month - defined as having at least six drinks in a single session. Emma discusses the issues with Dr Helen Garr, GP and Medical Director of NHS Practitioner Health, a mental health and addiction service for healthcare professionals; and Catherine Gray, the author of The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober. The government has announced £11 million in funding for the NHS in England to roll out a dedicated perinatal pelvic health service across all trusts. The aim of these new perinatal pelvic health services will be to help educate and assess women during pregnancy and after a traumatic birth – but how will it work? And is it enough? Emma speaks to Jacqui Barrett, who had a traumatic birth and was incontinent for a year, Professor Swati Jha, consultant gynaecologist and spokesperson for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and the Conservative MP Maria Caulfield, who is the Women's Health Minister. Presented by Emma Barnett Producer: Louise Corley Studio engineer: Gayl Gordon