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‘I was in a terrible state’: actor David Morrissey tells how social anxiety led him to alcoholism

Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, Liverpool-born actor says depression and anxiety followed death of his father when he was 15

The Guardian - UK

Sara Pascoe tries to be proud of using IVF by discussing it in her comedy

The London-born comedian, 44, has previously spoken about her struggles with fertility.

Evening Standard

Lauren Laverne on kids screaming in art galleries: ‘We’ve all been there’

The presenter explains why parents shouldn’t worry about taking noisy children to cultural venues and to just let them enjoy the creativity on show.

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Jessie Buckley candidly shares personal struggle with eating disorder and depression

‘You can’t walk through life not being affected, but you can transform that into something that allows you to be more human and alive in the way that you want to be,’ says Hamnet star

The Independent UK

Irish actress Jessie Buckley reveals battle with eating disorder and depression

The 36-year-old is up for best actress at the Academy Awards for her performance in Hamnet.

Evening Standard

Jessie Buckley says passion for music and theatre helped her mental health

Buckley said her love for her craft helped her to overcome an eating disorder and depression during her school years.

Evening Standard

Richard Young tells of photographing ‘lovely’ Amy Winehouse

Young became friends with many of his famous subjects including Freddie Mercury and George Harrison after his career took off in the 1970s.

Evening Standard

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Celebrities' favourite London shops — from Liberty to Hedonism wines

Need some inspiration for your Christmas shopping? See where Elizabeth Hurley, Ralph Fiennes and other famous names part with their money on London’s high streets

Evening Standard

Where are the Shirley Valentines today?

The news that the actor Pauline Collins had died touched a nerve for Terri White. Brought up in a working-class culture, surrounded by Shirley Valentines (Rita, Sue and Bob too), she wondered, where on earth did they all go?

The Independent UK

Media needs to retain opportunities for ‘working-class voices’ – Lorraine Kelly

The ITV presenter chose David Bowie, Dusty Springfield and The Clash for her Desert Island Discs.

Evening Standard

“He tried it when he came in and he said ‘I can’t do it as good as you, Ronnie. You get back on the drums.’”: When Charlie Watts ceded the drums to Ronnie Wood on a Stones track

Guitarist was behind the kit for Dirty Work track

MusicRadar

Mozart’s Women: A Musical Journey review – Lauren Laverne helms an insight-free night that goes out with a bang

Coliseum, LondonIf you wanted to learn about the composer’s female influences, you would have been disappointed – but the arias eventually built to an electric climax

The Guardian - UK

Alex Jones says she feels like she has ‘grown up’ with One Show viewers

Jones started in children’s TV and went on to co-host BBC’s The One Show, covering major events including royal weddings and Sport Relief.

Evening Standard

Harry Hill says stepfather’s death inspired him to take plunge into comedy

When his stepfather died after working ‘all his life’, Hill thought, ‘I don’t want that to be me’

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Harry Hill says he was ‘absolutely merciless’ in his determination to succeed

The comedian appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, where he described his first stand-up gig at a Mexican restaurant in South Norwood.

The Independent UK

Mr Bates Vs the Post Office star Monica Dolan ‘immensely proud’ of campaigners

Monica Dolan was speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs

Evening Standard

Actress Monica Dolan ‘immensely proud’ of Post Office campaigners

The actress, who won an Olivier award for her role in All About Eve and a Bafta for Appropriate Adult, was the guest on Desert Island Discs.

Evening Standard

Lauren Laverne's guide to London: Alexandra Palace, Dean St Townhouse parties and Dunn Bakery

The Desert Island Discs and BBC Radio 6 Music presenter shares her favourite spots in the capital, from where she parties with her kids to the best place to buy sourdough

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BBC The One Show Hosts Stop Live Broadcast to Announce Tragic Death

There was an emotional moment on The One Show this Thursday (April 10), when presenters Lauren Laverne and JB Gill paused the upbeat program.

The Guardian - UK

Pulp announce More, their first album since 2001

Sheffield-formed band also release swaggering new single Spike Island, their first new track since 2013

Evening Standard

Lindsey Hilsum recalls taking woman and children’s last words in Rwanda genocide

She was speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs.

Evening Standard

Lauren Laverne says cancer battle made her 'appreciate everything' about her life

The radio DJ anounced last summer that she had been diagnosed with cancer, but did not specify what type

The Guardian - UK

Nick Grimshaw: ‘Getting people to talk about music is the same as talking about food. Both are full of memories’

The DJ and podcaster on taking over the 6 Music breakfast slot, coping with grief, and what he learned working as an intern at MTV

The Independent UK

BBC Radio 2 listeners express concern after station goes silent due to fire scare

Jeremy Vine’s show vanished from airwaves during a fire evacuation

The Guardian - UK

The week in audio: Lucky Boy; Moorgate; Thirty Eulogies; Harford: An Oral History and more – review

Past traumas processed through investigative journalism and drama; a truly moving and surprising documentary; laugh-out-loud indie comedy; and Lauren Laverne’s return

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