The actor is a laconic delight as he dispenses surprising levels of wisdom in response to reader questions, while Obama, Paul McCartney and Ayo Edebiri pay homage to an African musical great
Bill Nighy is the agony uncle you never knew you needed as he answers readers’ questions in his new show. It’s a laconic delight, listening to his louche suggestions on topics from lipstick application to decluttering a record collection. Wisdom is being dispensed – despite his self-deprecating protestations. Alexi Duggins
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Limerick native Ruth Negga narrates this RTÉ podcast about a couple convicted of carrying out female genital mutilation (FGM) on their young daughter. They were later cleared but there are ongoing proceedings linked to the case. This sensitive investigation lays bare extensive, tragic failings by the authorities. Hannah J Davies
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