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Criticism of Mock The Week over lack of diversity ‘bang on’ – Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain has said criticism previously directed at Mock The Week over the lack of diversity among the show’s panellists was “bang on”. The 51-year-old Irish comedian and presenter hosted the BBC comedy show for 17 years until it was ...

26 Mar 2023 at 00:01

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U2’s Bono talks of discovering his half-brother

U2 singer Bono has revealed he has a half-brother, whose existence he was unaware of for decades. The Irish star spoke about his mother’s sudden death, when he was 14, and his strained relationship with his father in an interview with ...

26 Jun 2022 at 11:44

Sport

Snooker star O’Sullivan reveals how he copes with stress to stay at top of game

World number one snooker player Ronnie O’Sullivan has revealed that he questions why he puts himself through the stress of taking part in top-flight tournaments. Appearing on Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, the 47-year-old, who picks ...

28 May 2023 at 00:01

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The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas author: Don’t read novels for Holocaust facts

The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas author John Boyne has swiped away criticism of his book, saying that learning the facts of the Holocaust should not be done through reading a novel. The Dublin-born writer, 53, responded to criticism ...

26 May 2024 at 00:01

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Gareth Southgate says he knew he was leaving England job before end of Euro 2024

Gareth Southgate has revealed he decided to step down as England manager before the end of Euro 2024. Southgate said in the immediate aftermath of England’s 2-1 final defeat to Spain in July that he would “speak to the right ...

22 Dec 2024 at 11:57

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