Andrew Pierce speaks to the Mail's John Stevens on Dominic Cummings astonishing testimony today (and why it won't touch bulletproof Boris), and talks to Deborah Watson, founder of Wednesday's Child on why Fatty from the Beano should be renamed. Plus, the astonishing real reason which could be behind two-thirds of cases of irritable bowel syndrome.

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Andrew Pierce speaks to MP Tom Tugendhat on why every traveller should fear the actions of 'Europe's last dictator' Alexander Lukashenko, and talks to Save the Children on new research showing that children no longer play outside after the Covid lockdowns. Plus, the medical detection dogs which can sniff coronavirus more accurately than a swab test.

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Andrew Pierce talks to Jacob Lant of Healthwatch England about shocking new research showing that NHS patients can wait up to three years to see their dentists (with some resorting to DIY fillings as they wait), and and speaks to Dina Shale, founder of The Way of the Horse, on how horse therapy is now helping traumatised NHS workers. Plus, venture capitalist Deepali Nangia on why she is putting money in female-led businesses.

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Andrew Pierce talks to former BBC journalist Tim Luckhurst on why the mistakes made over Martin Bashir’s interview of Princess Diana may cost the corporation dear, and speaks to former Ministry of Defence UFO expert Nick Pope on new U.S. Air Force sightings which hint that aliens really might be visiting Earth. Plus, a woman who says that catcalling isn’t a problem (and should stay legal).

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Andrew Pierce talks to Dr Chris van Tulleken about the horrifying effects of ‘ultra-processed food’, as one in five children leaves primary schools already obese, and talks to Michael Cole, former BBC television journalist and Royal Correspondent on the scathing report on Martin Bashir’s 1995 interview of Princess Diana which shames the BBC. Plus, Friends returns to our screens after 17 years ‘on a break’.

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Andrew Pierce talks to aviation analyst Alex Macheras on why travellers are facing huge queues in British airports, and talks to Professor Sir Deian Hopkin of Upgrad on whether online-only classes could become ‘the new normal’ for British universities. Plus, the hidden fees which could mean your ‘bargain’ summer break costs you thousands.

 

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Andrew Pierce talks to Harry’s biographer Angela Levin on why she believes ‘resentful’ Harry now wants to destroy the royal family, and speaks to GP Dr Ellie Cannon on what can be done to persuade ‘vaccine-hesitant’ patients to get their jabs. Plus, Eurovision returns this week - and does Britain REALLY have a chance?

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Andrew Pierce speaks to Professor Jonathan Ball on the Indian variant (and whether we should worry that lockdown measures will be needed for longer), and talks to Tim Foster of Yummy Pubs on Britain’s great reopening today. Plus, Sarah Vine on a spa treatment which made her realise just how stressful lockdown has been.

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Andrew Pierce speaks to royal biographer Penny Junor about the reaction to Harry’s latest outburst against his parents, and speaks to pollster Chris Hopkins on a new survey suggesting voters no longer know what Labour stands for. Plus, Jan Moir on why the lifting of lockdown spells ‘fashion re-entry’ (and the end of leggings and flip-flops).

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Andrew Pierce speaks to Hannah Brady, who lost her father to coronavirus in the early weeks of the pandemic, on why Boris's promise of an inquiry in 2022 is too late, and speaks to Dr Peter English on whether the India variant could derail the lifting of lockdown. Plus, the writer who won't be hugging any loved ones, even when rules are relaxed on May 17.

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