Family drama is having a moment — and not just in your group chats. From the Beckhams' brewing rift (Brooxit, anyone?) to the ongoing Harry and Meghan royal family saga, the epidemic of estrangement has officially gone celebrity.

This week, we unpack the headlines, the heartache, and what happens when family ties unravel in the public eye.

Plus, our weekend recs: a book that brought tears, the most honest portrayal of divorce on screen, and a little dance treat to lift the mood.

And in Best & Worsts: a numb bum, a dog fight, and a chaotic Friday night dinner. It’s all happening.

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What To Listen To Next: 

• Listen to our latest episode: The Lies We Tell
• Listen: The Macron Shove, A Divorce Statement & Some ADHD News
• Listen: Jessie's Crisis Of Ambition
• Listen: Kris Jenner Thinks You're a Grub
• Listen: Dream Jobs & Situationships: Can You Really Ever Have It All?
• Listen: What We've All Forgotten About Tom Cruise
• Listen: Is OnlyFans Cheating?

What to read: 

• Read: HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: 'To understand the Beckham family estrangement, we need to go back to 1999.'
• Read: The Beckham family feud rumours are still rife. Brooklyn's latest comment hasn't helped.
• Read: Prince Harry said he misses the UK but can't take his children there. Buckingham Palace responded.
• Read: Meghan and Harry left the royal family for their kids. This is Archie and Lilibet's life now.
• Read: Are the Sussexes and Beckhams feuding? Apparently, their beef started in Australia.

Recommendations:

Mia wants you to watch Etoile on Prime. 

Jessie wants you to watch Scenes From a Marriage.

Holly wants you to read Lonely Mouth by Jacqueline Maley.

THE END BITS: 

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Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens & Holly Wainwright

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

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Junior Content Producers: Coco & Tessa

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