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The BBC is going country crazy this year as Rob Brydon embarks on an epic road trip
The BBC is shining a light on country music this year across radio, TV and digital with a feast of programmes and specials. Highlights for 2025 include BBC Two series Rob Brydon's Honky Tonk Road Trip (W/T) (3 x 60m), which will see Rob journey around America's southern states to discover country music's origins and what led to its recent global explosion.
BBC, 13th March 2025
Daisy May Cooper on weight loss, hapiness and her sex life
"I've cut my dress size from 24 to 10 WITHOUT Ozempic by going on a radical diet and changing one medication. My sex life is now great - and I'm happier than ever."
Jenny Johnston, Daily Mail, 13th March 2025
Sophie McCartney: One Foot In The Rave review
One Foot In The Rave is very much a show for women of a similar age, as McCartney has nailed describing their shared experience.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th March 2025
Russell Brand sued for £220,000 for failing to write two books
Russell Brand is being sued for £220,000 for failing to write two self-help books in a deal that was scrapped after the sex-abuse allegations that ended his Hollywood career.
David Brown, The Times, 13th March 2025Podcasts
TV & radio
11am45 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 32, Episode 4 - Saturn v JupiterProf. Brian Cox and Robin Ince referee as Saturn and Jupiter square up to each other in a planetary face off. Representing Team Saturn is space physicist Professor Michele Dougherty, and in the opposite corner is Dr Paul Abel on Team Jupiter. Katherine Parkinson judges this cosmic contest, casting the final vote to decide who will be awarded the coveted Kuiper Belt.
6:30pm15 min
Gladiators: Epic Pranks
Episode 15 - Phantom!Phantom is pranked by Nitro and Steel when he believes he's in a new Gladiators video game, and the other Gladiators have fun pranking the audience behind the scenes at Sheffield Arena.
6:30pm30 min
The 13 Million Club
2025 SpecialUnder the stewardship of sassy American import Spring Day, The 13 Million Club brings together a remarkable range of talents and a collection of fresh perspectives in a smorgasbord of stand-up and spiky consumer pieces.
9pm60 min
Small Town, Big Story
Episode 3 - On ChildrenIt's Joanne's 18th birthday and the first day of filming for I Am Celt. Wendy comes face to face with the other ghosts of her past - her parents.
10pm30 min
The Chief
Episode 4The Chief dusts off the old Miekelson charm and gets set to explore the singles scene once again.