Have you SEEN the state of the papers today? PAPER CUTS has. In our twice weekly podcast, some of Britain’s sharpest commentators and funniest comedians come to...
Bridget Jones: Gen Z Icon? – What is the UK’s sexiest accent? – Liz Jones catches a love rat
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Gen Z has a new heroine in Bridget Jones, according to The i. But Ava’s not buying it. Over at The Daily Mail, Liz Jones’s love life gets another plot twist, and Gráinne and Miranda’s have their popcorn ready. Plus – The Guardian is on a mission to uncover the UK’s sexiest accent.
Miranda Sawyer is joined by a star-studded lineup of Paper Cuts faves, including Gráinne Maguire, Andrew Harrison, Rosie Holt, Ava Santina, Natasha Devon and the big cheese himself, Marcus Brigstocke.
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Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. 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
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Inside Trump’s grim first week — Can you judge a date by their dinner plate? — 2025’s hot new trend: Dressing like a yeti
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What the Southport killings tell us about Britain – "Most divisive Oscars ever"? – Gwyneth Paltrow’s Valentine's gift guide
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The front pages pay tribute to the victims of the Southport attack. Ava explains how local journalism thrived while reporting on the case. Marcus takes a look at The Telegraph’s coverage of the Oscar nominations – could the healing power of Wicked unite a fractured America, or might it cause further division? Plus, Andrew found a lovely Valentine’s Day gift guide from the nutty wellness brand Goop in The Times.
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Written and presented by Andrew Harrison. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. 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
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The secret history of the Village People —Telegraph toff vs. Kneecap — Inside Spotify’s awful billion streams club
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The Daily Star has an incredibly detailed history of the Village People, and Jacob Hawley has never been happier. The Guardian takes a look at the shocking list of songs that have broken a billion streams on Spotify – Ava Santina isn’t impressed. Plus, uh-oh: here comes the language police. The Telegraph shares some thoughts about how young people are destroying the King’s English, but luckily, Kneecap director Rich Peppiatt calls out the snobbery.
Miranda Sawyer is joined by a bevy of Paper Cuts favourites including Jacob Hawley, Ava Santina, Grainne Maguire, Rich Peppiatt, Jacob Jarvis, Vittorio Angelone and Jonn Elledge.
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Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. 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
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Trump inauguration bonanza – Has America turned on Harry and Meghan? – Could a private detective save your love life?
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The Telegraph previews Trump’s ‘star-studded’ inauguration, and Jacob is desperate to find anything to joke about. We check out the latest issue of Vanity Fair’s to read their Meghan and Harry hit piece. Plus – Jonn and Miranda dive into the Daily Mail’s love diaries, where Liz Jones has hired a private detective to spy on her lover.
Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Jacob Hawley and journalist Jonn Elledge.
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Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com
Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. 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
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Have you SEEN the state of the papers today? PAPER CUTS has. In our twice weekly podcast, some of Britain’s sharpest commentators and funniest comedians come together to look at the madness, the strangeness, the obsessions, and – occasionally – the brilliance of our national press.
Host Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalists and comedians like Jonn Elledge, Grainne Maguire, Jacob Jarvis, Ava Santina, Marcus Brigstocke, Coco Khan and many more.
Illustrations by Modern Toss: https://moderntoss.com
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