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An absorbing investigation into Gareth's claims that when he was a 14-year-old student at a prestigious school, he felt like a 'lucky boy' to be in a relationship with the teacher that everybody fancied. Host Chloe Hadjimatheou asks: what does it mean when the abuser is an attractive woman? Hollie Richardson
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Who are the people who send scam texts/emails? This shocking show about the gangs with whole organisations dedicated to deceit focuses on a young Thai man who thought he was getting a legitimate job, only to be held captive in an armed compound and made to send messages 14 hours a day. His sister's daring rescue attempt helps propel the narrative. AD
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High-tech sex trafficking, aliens, a top-secret military operation – or something a little more prosaic? This podcast about a string of spooky drone sightings across the US will surely hook you in with its wild theories and X-Files-esque soundtrack. Although whether host Gabe Lenners gets to the bottom of it all is yet to be seen. HJD Widely available, episodes weekly
Dan Hooper is a comedy writer for Radio 4's The News Quiz. Here, he turns his hand to something more idiosyncratic – and it works. Based on his own experiences growing up in the small Welsh town of Haverfordwest, supplemented with some offbeat embellishments, these strange little monologues are brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists. Hannah J Davies
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Scottish Sun
6 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
We've been together for 25 years & they said it would never last – we embrace our issues, says Catherine Zeta-Jones
Catherine, who has been candid about the struggles they faced, also reveals her greatest achievement and which famous family she relates to LASTING LOVE We've been together for 25 years & they said it would never last – we embrace our issues, says Catherine Zeta-Jones Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AS she plans a huge celebration to mark her 25th wedding anniversary with Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones is also laughing at the cynics who said their marriage was doomed. The acting couple seemed an unlikely match at the start. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Hollywood stars Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas are celebrating 25 years of marriage Credit: Getty 6 The couple pictured in New York in 2010 Credit: Getty Welsh beauty Catherine was 28 and about to secure A-list status starring in 1998 movie The Mask Of Zorro with Antonio Banderas, after finding fame in the UK with wholesome ITV show The Darling Buds Of May. Meanwhile, Basic Instinct star and ladies' man Michael, then 53, had separated from first wife Diandra Luker, who he eventually divorced in 2000, and had done a stint in rehab for booze and drug issues in 1992. But Catherine, now 55, recalled: 'We've been married 25 years, it's something to celebrate. And they said it would never last! 'It's a journey of learning and loving and fun, and the prospect of reaching a 25-year anniversary is really quite thrilling. I remember my mum and dad celebrating theirs.' The anniversary of their lavish wedding ceremony at the five-star Plaza Hotel in New York is in November, but Catherine will be too busy to celebrate on the actual date. She is now starring as Morticia Addams in the second series of Wednesday, which was released on Netflix this week, and will be filming season three on their big day. But Michael, now 80, doesn't mind waiting a few weeks for a party. Catherine said: 'I've been working a lot this year and he's been so supportive. I think we're going to be doing a party around the holidays because I'll be shooting season three. It's such a short period of time I have off. 'Difficult times' 'September 25 is both our birthdays. So from September 25 through to Christmas is a pretty busy time.' During the past quarter century, cynics have at times believed their predictions the couple wouldn't last. The Mask Of Zorro staring Catherine Zeta-Jones The stars themselves have been candid about the struggles they faced. In 2010, Michael announced he was undergoing intensive radiotherapy and chemotherapy to treat stage 4 throat cancer, which he said was caused by the HPV virus. The year after, Catherine revealed she had been diagnosed with bipolar II, struggling with the stress of her husband's illness. Then, in 2013, they announced that they had separated, but reconciled months later, with Michael saying: 'I think every couple has their difficult times. We're back, stronger than ever.' Surviving the tough spells has made them even more determined to celebrate with their children Dylan, 25, and Carys, 22, together with Michael's son Cameron, 46, from his first marriage. The Hollywood pair have amazing careers behind them, with Michael having been in Romancing The Stone and Wall Street, and Catherine in Chicago and Entrapment. But Catherine, now 55, recalled: 'We've been married 25 years, it's something to celebrate. And they said it would never last! Catherine Zeta-Jones But she says their greatest achievement is simply being parents. They raised Dylan and Carys out of the spotlight in Bermuda, where Michael's mother, Diana, was born. In 2009, they returned to New York. Showing off her moves Catherine said: 'Our children are truly wonderful. It's that fine balance of not putting them in a gilded cage of protection, of allowing them to make mistakes, of guiding them.' Wednesday, which launched in 2022, also stars Jenna Ortega in the title role and Luis Guzman as Morticia's husband Gomez. It became a huge hit for the streamer and won four Primetime Emmy Awards. Catherine admits that she relates to the Addams family, saying: 'It's a family who have issues, and we all relate to that. But we embrace our issues. 6 Catherine and Michael with kids Dylan and Carys at Walt Disney World in 2010 Credit: AP:Associated Press 6 The stars with Michael's movie legend dad Kirk Douglas and stepmother Anne in 2017 Credit: Splash News 'We don't shun or hide them or try to put them in a box.' Morticia and Wednesday have a strained relationship in the show, but Catherine says that she and real-life daughter Carys share a close bond. The actress reveals Morticia's parenting style involves 'nurturing and then having discipline'. Carys has experienced a small dose of her parenting style. Catherine said: 'I did give her side-eye the other day. I rolled my eyes, and she went, 'Don't Morticia me, Mom'. I thought it was a wonderful new line that kids can say to their mothers, 'Don't Morticia me'.' In addition to her happy off-screen marriage, Catherine said she is lucky to have a great on-screen hubby in Luis. She added of the Puerto Rican actor: 'We don't rehearse our chemistry, it just seems to really show up. We did this movie called Traffic 25 years ago and had a great friendship. 6 The couple defying critics together in 2019 Credit: AP:Associated Press 6 Catherine at last month's Wednesday premiere Credit: The Mega Agency 'We enjoy each other's company and respect each other as artists.' Catherine, who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role as Velma Kelly in 2002 film Chicago, as well as a Tony award for A Little Night Music on Broadway in 2009, said the new series sees her showing off her moves again. 'Secret weapon' She said: 'I'm a dancer and Luis moves very well. He worked so hard to get those moves.' Catherine revealed that one scene with Jenna in Wednesday sees her dust off another old skill — the sword-fighting she mastered for The Mask Of Zorro. She revealed: 'Jenna and I had so much fun. I did sword-fighting in Zorro, so, excuse the pun, it was my secret weapon.' The new Wednesday features a host of stars, including Brits Billie Piper, Joanna Lumley and Thandiwe Newton, plus US actors Steve Buscemi and Haley Joel Osment. It's a journey of learning and loving and fun, and the prospect of reaching a 25-year anniversary is really quite thrilling. I remember my mum and dad celebrating theirs Catherine Zeta-Jones Even Lady Gaga is making an appearance. She was invited on to the series after clips of Wednesday dancing went viral when fans set them to Gaga's track Bloody Mary. The megastar singer flew to Ireland to film scenes and Catherine says she was a joy to work with. She explained: 'To have a woman of that calibre within our environment, it's so incredibly amazing. 'When I met her, she was humble, gracious, creative, collaborative and a woman who is just, you know, it exudes from her — greatness. She doesn't know it. 'She's a wonderful artist. And I get to say now, 'I met Lady Gaga'.' Not to mention Gaga can say she met Catherine Zeta-Jones . . .
Wales Online
10 hours ago
- Wales Online
Food van in the middle of Cardiff city centre selling curries Saturday Kitchen star calls 'absolutely delicious'
Food van in the middle of Cardiff city centre selling curries Saturday Kitchen star calls 'absolutely delicious' Presenter Matt Tebbutt said 'you have to try' the Indonesian street food on offer Matt Tebbutt tried out Waroeng Nona on his TikTok account (Image: TikTok/@mattaboutfood) Saturday Kitchen presenter Matt Tebbutt has said "you have to try" the "absolutely delicious" curries served from a food van in the middle of Cardiff. Tebbutt shared a clip of him trying dishes from Waroeng Nona, an Indonesian street food pop-up found at the back of Queen's Arcade on Working Street. In the video, posted to the his TikTok account, the chef is wowed by the "delicious" flavours of the food served up. Tasting Mama Jane's Beef Rendang, he says, "It's just rich, developed and loved" in his latest praise for Cardiff's food scene. And if there is anyone who thinks food joint Waroeng Nona might not be for them, Tebbutt says to "think again". Encouraging everyone to try the pop-up, the chef says: "I've already tried it and it's delicious. Long slow cooking. Lots of different layers of spices. There's cinnamon in there. "It's not overpowering. If you think the food is going to be too fiery and too fierce for you, think again. It's just rich and developed and loved. "That is absolutely delicious." For the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here . Content cannot be displayed without consent Waroeng Nona is run by Nona, who moved from Indonesia to Cardiff in 2012 and worked as a chef in restaurants across the city. During the pandemic, Waroeng Nona was born as a food delivery business and has since run a number of street food pop-ups, including at Sticky Fingers. It is described as a "home for authentic Indonesian flavours." In the caption of the video, Tebbutt wrote: "You have to try this delicious Indonesian food in Cardiff." As some Saturday Kitchen fans will know, the 51-year-old presenter has a special connection to Wales. Tebbutt was born in High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, but actually grew up in south Wales. Moving to Wales when he was just six months' old, Tebbutt attended Rougemont School, an independent co-educational day school near Newport, whose other alumni include former Welsh rugby player Richard Parks. The chef now lives in Monmouthshire. Speaking to Great British Food Awards in 2016, Tebbutt said he considered himself an "honorary Welshman" and that he considered his two children to be Welsh. "It's my adopted country and a beautiful place to live," he said at the time. "The produce is brilliant, but people have been bad at spreading the word. Article continues below "The Welsh must be very modest, because when you go elsewhere you'll know you're in an area of good food as people will be shouting and raving about it."
Metro
11 hours ago
- Metro
Gardener wrongly accused of school bomb threat after mix-up over Welsh accent
A Welsh gardener was misunderstood as making a bomb threat to a school because of his accent. James Morgan had phoned Badbury Park Primary school in Swindon, Wiltshire, to ask if he had time to pick up litter at a nearby park before the children finished classes for the day. He was looking to clean up the public space before 3pm, as he had done the previous week. However his query as to whether the pupils would be 'back home or in school' was heard as a 'bomb in school' by the receptionist. He asked: 'I want to do some litter-picking, can you tell me if the kids are on half term? Are the kids back home or in school?' Confused by Mr Morgan's Welsh accent, she alerted the school's head teacher to what she assumed was a threat, who phoned 999. Schoolchildren and staff were evacuated from the building on February 25 for six hours while police searched the premises, a court heard. More Trending Local residents were also told to leave their homes as a 200-metre cordon was erected around the school, the Telegraph reported. Mr Morgan, 36, said he had hung up after speaking for 31 seconds with the receptionist after it had become clear she couldn't understand what he was saying. The gardener, who works for Tony Benger Landscaping, was found not guilty of intentionally communicating false information following a two-hour trial. Defending Mr Morgan, Kate Lara said that the speed at which he was speaking coupled with his accent and the receptionist's shock at hearing what she thought was a security threat to the school, led to the mix-up. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Shopkeeper told by police to take down sign calling shoplifters 'scumbags' MORE: British girl, 13, died while snorkelling on family holiday at Florida theme park MORE: Woman died after falling on escalator inside WHSmith
