This is Planet Earps! Lioness heartbreak – plus Repackaging Letby as entertainment?
Aug 21, 2023
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Comedian Grainne Maguire and journalist Jonn Elledge join Miranda Sawyer to discuss the coverage of the England women's football team's loss, the media's handling of the Lucy Letby case, and sensationalizing tragedy. They also explore various news headlines and stories, including an astronomer's health deterioration and a nude tour de France for climate change awareness.
The Nude Tour de France, a cycling event raising awareness for climate change, was banned in France for being indecent.
Neonatal nurse Lucy Letby's conviction for the murder of seven babies has sparked discussions about the treatment of victims' families.
Deep dives
Nude Tour de France banned for indecency
The Nude Tour de France, a cycling event where participants ride naked to raise awareness for climate change, has been banned in France. The event consisted of seven stages, but the authorities deemed it indecent and forced its cancellation.
Angela Rayner proud of rave sessions
Angela Rayner, the deputy leader of the Labour Party, expressed pride in her 14-hour rave sessions and drinking super strength venom cocktails. She stated that she loves raving with people half her age and feels proud of being like a grandma on the dance floor.
Russian lunar mission ends in crash
Russia's lunar mission, Lunar 25, ended in a crash when the spacecraft lost contact with the Russian Space Agency and collided with the surface of the moon. This failure comes as a setback for Russia's space exploration ambitions, as they struggle to land a probe successfully at the moon's south pole.
Lucy Letby convicted for baby murders
Lucy Letby, a 33-year-old neonatal nurse from Countess of Chester Hospital in the UK, has been convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others. The case has received extensive media coverage, with Letby becoming a notorious figure and sparking discussions about the treatment of her victims' families.
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Miranda Sawyer is back from her hols! Comedian Grainne Maguire and journalist Jonn Elledge join her for the 21st Century paper review.
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