We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Up in smoke. The Sun is freaking out over leaked plans to extend the smoking ban to pub gardens!  Cat’s meow. The Guardian celebrates the bad ass cat ladies. Plus – Do the Fandango? The Telegraph just doesn't understand super fans.

Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by stand up comedian Jessica Fostekew and TL;DR News host Ben Blissett.

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