We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Why election? George Galloway wins in Rochdale. Ugh. I wanna live like Normal People. A deep dive into screen hunk Paul Mescal’s love life. Kiss the bride? A load of weird wedding traditions make it in the Daily Star.

Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Marcus Brigstocke and The Critic writer Rob Hutton.

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Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production

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George Galloway runs away with Rochdale – Paul Mescal’s pub of love – The world’s weirdest wedding rituals