Inhoudsopgave van Issue 902 - Closer

Becoming a mum is one of life’s biggest changes under normal circumstances, let alone now. So this week, we report on what it’s really like to give birth during a pandemic, and celeb mums reveal how they’ve been coping in isolation. Good food plays a pivotal role in family life, so we asked Loose Woman Nadia Sawalha to create some easy, delicious recipes especially for Closer readers (her lovely husband Mark even shot all the photos for us!). And we’ve also been looking at the adaptable singletons who are STILL managing to find love on the dating scene, despite social distancing. We also speak to Amanda Liberty, who is enjoying isolating with her partner – a chandelier called Lumiere. She can’t wait for lockdown to end so she can make…

She welcomed her first child, daughter Raddix Madden, in January – and last week, Cameron Diaz teased fans that she could be about to return to acting. When asked in a YouTube interview whether she would consider “coming out of retirement”, the 47 year old said, “Look, I’m never going to say ‘never’. I’m not a person who says ‘never’ about anything.” It comes just days after Cameron – who is married to Good Charlotte rocker Benji Madden – gushed about motherhood in another interview, saying, “I love being a mother. It’s the best part of my life.” ❛SHE FINDS THE IDEA A BIT OVERWHELMING AND SCARY❜ OWN IDENTITY And insiders tell Closer it’s Cameron’s A-list pals, including her Charlie’s Angels co-star Drew Barrymore, mum to daughters Olive, seven, and…

If navigating the dating scene wasn’t complicated enough already, now hopeful singletons have got a global pandemic to contend with. Gone are the days of locking eyes across a room or messaging online before that all-important first date at the pub. Now, the only way to date someone is to do so virtually – with no idea when you’ll actually meet them face to face. With everyone stuck at home, dating app usage has spiked. Tinder revealed it had a record three-billion swipes in just one weekend in April, and the app has seen a 20 per cent increase in conversations during lockdown. Meanwhile, Bumble has seen a 35 per cent increase in messages sent, and Hinge has launched an in-app video calling feature . CHEMISTRY Using an app to…

GIGI & ZAYN PLAN TO RAISE THEIR BABY IN UK After it was revealed last week that Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid are expecting their first baby together, insiders tell Closer the couple are considering raising their child in the UK. Gigi confirmed the news days after celebrating her 25th birthday – and gender reveal party – at her family’s ranch in Pennsylvania, saying they are “very excited and happy” and are enjoying the time together during isolation, adding that she has been craving bagels. It’s believed the model – who has always wanted to raise a family with Zayn – is already five months pregnant with the couple’s baby girl. But sources say that, postlockdown, Bradford-born singer Zayn, 27, and his girlfriend are looking to set up home in…

She’s admitted to feeling paranoid and anxious during the first few weeks of lockdown, struggling at home as a single mum with a toddler. But Josie Gibson says that the pandemic has also helped remind her what is important in life. The TV star – who is mum to son Reggie, 19 months – made headlines last month when she broke down live on This Morning during a segment discussing lockdown with Davina McCall and Vanessa Feltz. Opening up to Closer, Josie says, “I felt silly afterwards, but I was talking about how I’d never take human interaction for granted again and suddenly got emotional. Davina (who Josie knows from Big Brother in 2010, and The Jump in 2017) video-called me afterwards and was so lovely – she’s always there…

EMBRACE YOUR FLAWS “There can be so much pressure on women and girls, in particular, to look a certain way. When I was younger, I was quite insecure. I would spend so much time comparing myself to other people and picking myself apart in the mirror. That’s when problems occur. I suffered from bulimia after I joined The Pussycat Dolls. As I’ve got older, though, I’ve realised that nobody’s perfect and I’ve learned to just embrace my flaws and love who I am and the way I look.” DON’T WASTE YOUR LIFE “Bulimia is such a horrible, paralysing disease. Going through it was such a dark time for me. Then one day, I just woke up and felt like I’d reached the end of being sick, and said, ‘I’m not…

Admissions to A&E have dropped by 50 per cent because patients think doctors only want to see patients with coronavirus. We have taken the slogan “Stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives” to heart – we’re all clapping for NHS workers every Thursday, so we don’t want to risk wasting their time. Of course we need to protect the NHS, but when that’s taken too far, and people aren’t daring to go in, we risk other, very serious, health problems. You might think that, if we’re all at home, it’s no wonder there are fewer people going to A&E – nobody is getting drunk in pubs and having accidents, there will be fewer road traffic incidents, and also there will be fewer people turning up unnecessarily to A&E with…

I’M PROUD OF... the bond I have with my girls – Connie, 19, and Pollyanna, 10. Things may change when Connie grows older, but I’ve worked on a lovely connection with her. Last week, for my birthday, we danced away like we were best friends in a club, yet we were at home, with just the dog! I WISH... I wasn’t so edited. Martin (her fiancée) always says I never say what I feel. It’s a terrible trait. I have friends who are open, like Denise Welch, and I wish I could speak my mind more freely. I REGRET... not going to America for work opportunities. I once met someone who offered to set up meetings for me. I was establishing myself here in the UK, but I do look…

GO VEGGIE YOU DON’T NEED MEAT TO MAKE A MEAL OF IT... EASTERN-STUFFED PEPPERS SERVES 4 • 4 peppers, halved and deseeded • 2 tbsp raisins • 2 tbsp sliced olives • 2 tbsp chopped sundried tomatoes • 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley • 2 tbsp finely chopped mint • 2 tsp chilli flakes • 200g couscous (using veg stock) • 1 block halloumi, cut into 8 thin slices • 3 tbsp toasted pine nuts • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling STEP 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°Cfan/gas 6. Put the peppers in the microwave on high for 5–10 mins until a little softened, or steam them in a steamer for 3-5 mins. STEP 2 Mix together the raisins, olives, sundried tomatoes, most of the herbs and pepper flakes, then…

SET THE SCENE Missing being wined and dined at your favourite restaurant? Recreate it at home! Rather than eating in front of the telly, make the most of your dining table and dress it up like you would for a special occasion. Throw over a table cloth to create a separate eating zone, then lay out your best china and glasses. Candles and flowers will up the romance factor in an instant, but if you don’t have those to hand, simply try moving a pot plant or a succulent from another room to create a calm vibe. RAISE A TOAST! If drinks in a bar are more your thing, why not have cocktail hour once a week with your other half? Even the simplest of drinks will feel fancy in…

THE SCIENCE... It’s been proven that pollution can cause harm to our skin, which can cause dullness, wrinkles and clogged pores. Statistics show that 92 per cent of the world’s population live in places where, pre-lockdown, air pollution levels exceeded the recommended limits set by the World Health Organisation. So even if you’re not living in a city centre, you’ll be affected. But most people don’t realise that there is such a thing as indoor pollution. In fact, nasties inside like dust can be up to five times stronger than in the air outside. As most of us stay at home at the moment, it’s important to help keep your skin protected. 1 CLEAN Most pollution particles are around 40 times smaller than our pores, so it’s easy for them…

1 CHARLOTTE CROSBY’S LOCKDOWN LAUGHS REALITY ROYALTY TREAT MON 11 MAY, 8PM, MTV It’s not just The GC who’s got a new show for lockdown – now Charlotte Crosby is bringing quizzes, games and challenges to keep fans entertained while housebound. She’ll be joined by a host of other reality-TV favourites, including fellow Geordie Shore star Sophie Kasaei, and TOWIE’s Bobby Norris. Reem, mint, etc… 2 WALKING WITH ELEPHANTS ANIMAL MAGIC SUN 10 MAY, 9PM, C4 Author and explorer Levison Wood walks 650 miles as he joins the world’s largest migration of elephants in Southern Africa in this three-part documentary. Wood faces various challenges (not just sore feet) along the way, including poachers and predators. 3 I KNOW THIS MUCH IS TRUE TWIN TROUBLE MON 11 MAY, 9PM, SKY ATLANTIC/NOW…

She succumbed to a mounting backlash last week and reversed her heavily criticised decision to use taxpayers’ money to furlough 30 staff from her fashion label, despite her family’s £335m fortune. Posh’s shock U-turn came amid claims she was “unrepentant” and felt “victimised” by the public outcry, which further fuelled ill feeling towards her – with online trolls labelling her a “greedy, selfish attention seeker”, “thick as a plank” and a “self-entitled millionaire”. A statement released on behalf of Posh, 46, read, “At the beginning of the lockdown, shareholders agreed with senior management to furlough a small proportion of staff. At that point we didn’t know how long the lockdown might last, or its likely impact on the business. The welfare of my team and our business means everything to…

he stars of iconic sitcom Friends – Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer – were all set to reunite this month for the first time in 16 years for a one-off interview special. But the cast – who revealed the long-awaited plans to get back together when they all posted “It’s happening” to their social media accounts in February – have been forced to delay filming, due to Hollywood shutting down amid the COVID-19 pandemic. And now, insiders reveal that some of the stars, particularly Courteney, 55, are fearful it won’t happen at all. “Courteney has been the cheerleader for the Friends reunion from the very beginning,” a source explains. “It’s a special show for all of them, but Courteney is like the…

Despite announcing she was pregnant in March, she’s been working non-stop releasing new music from isolation. And, if COVID-19 allows, insiders tell Closer that Katy Perry has no plans to stop after her baby is born this autumn, and has hired four nannies to help her cope. A source says, “Katy plans to release her next album and go on tour later this year, but she doesn’t want motherhood to slow her down, so she is hiring extra help. There will be two nannies based at her home in LA, and another two who will travel around the world with her.” It was recently reported that Katy, 35, and fiancé Orlando Bloom, 43 – who already has nine-year-old son Flynn with his supermodel ex Miranda Kerr, 37 – have had…

A journalist took to Twitter to reveal that she’d been self-isolating with a man she’d met on dating app Hinge just five days after they first started messaging – and only 72 hours from when they first met. Thea De Gallier, who matched with Ed prior to the official lockdown announcement, said the pair decided to quarantine together to avoid increasing the risk of infection caused when travelling between houses – which was allowed at the time. And according to Thea’s updates on Twitter, it’s going well. They’ve met each other’s friends on Zoom, and Ed has even given Thea a quarantine haircut.…

She became the oldest ever contestant on Celebs Go Dating last year – and, despite rejecting her potential suitors on the show, Lady Colin Campbell say she’s still very open to the idea of finding love. Now 70, and with a previous marriage that lasted only nine months, Lady C reveals her wicked sense of humour when she tells Closer that lockdown is putting a dampner on her “busy love life”. “I only have six lovers – aged 27 to 32,” she laughs, adding, “But seriously, in terms of husband material, I’m looking for someone who’s 104, very wealthy and looking to make me a rich widow quickly!” Lady C divided the nation with her jungle antics on I’m A Celeb! in 2015 when she walked out of the camp…

One thing that’s helped to ease Josie’s anxiety has been spending less time on her phone, as she admits it was making her feel unproductive. “I’m addicted to my phone – I must pick it up a hundred times a day,” she admits. “ I’m addicted to finding out information. I’ll start by checking the news, then move on to Chinese politics, stories about comets, the universe, shark attacks... I read about everything! I was so engrossed in it the other day that Reg was combing my hair with a toilet brush for 15 minutes before I realised!” But Josie says a phone detox has worked wonders. “I put my phone away for two days recently and I felt amazing afterwards,” she says. “Now I’m only allowing myself to use…

She’s become a firm favourite on the Real Housewives Of Cheshire thanks to her eccentric personality and flamboyant style, and was once hailed as “the most outrageous housewife” on the show – so it may come as a surprise to learn that Ester Dee describes herself as “shy”. “I’m a good actress!” the 35 year old tells Closer. “In the real world, I’m not that confident at all. I’ve learned to close my eyes, take a deep breath, and just fake it when I need to.” The bubbly star, who is mum to five-year-old daughter Pearl, even appeared naked last year on the cover of Playboy in the Czech Republic, where she’s from. Despite it being a “dream come true”, she admits she was apprehensive. EMPOWERING She adds, “It was…

ALL ABOUT YOU HOW TO STOP FEARING THE WORST Psychologists call it ‘catastrophising’ – it’s when our minds can’t stop thinking about the scariest outcomes. Here’s how to prevent it Finding yourself spiralling into a deeply anxious state where you become convinced the world is on the verge of collapse? This is called “catastrophising” or “magnifying”, because it happens when we magnify fears out of proportion, dreaming up nightmare scenarios. When it hits, gain perspective. Remember that until you started having that thought, life had been carrying on around you. It was only when you hooked on to that unhelpful cycle that you started to believe your world was imploding. Take a breath and remind yourself that you have been through bad times before and found ways forward. Also, no…

Unfortunately, some people are cashing in on the fact that many of us feel vulnerable and worried at the moment. “The pandemic has seen opportunistic fraudsters up their game,” says Ashley Hart, head of fraud at TSB. “They’re rapidly developing new, sophisticated and complex scams that prey on people’s vulnerabilities and fears during these uncertain times. Now more than ever, it’s important to be extra vigilant.” But armed with some background knowledge of the most common tricks, you can help shield yourself from criminals – here’s how… PROTECT AGAINST FAKE TEXTS & EMAILS Fraud experts are seeing a rise in “phishing” scams, where fraudsters text consumers to look like they’re from official sources in order to gain sensitive information. “Scammers claim to be from authoritative organisations like the World Health…

INSIDE SEEMA’S FRIDGE • Eggs • Feta cheese • Basil pesto • Mint leaves • Cottage cheese • Egg whites • Lemons • Salmon • Red chillies • Houmous • Aubergine • Halloumi cheese • Spinach • Avocado • Red peppers • Sweet potatoes • Asparagus • Courgettes • Carrots • Almond milk • Champagne • Rosé VERDICT NUTRITIONIST JULIETTE KELLOW SAYS, “As Seema has found, lockdown is encouraging people to cook from scratch and waste less, which is great for our health and the planet. Seema is regularly enjoying energy-rich carbs, lean proteins and lots of veg. Cutting out biscuits and crisps helps to reduce fat, sugar and salt. The challenge will be to keep it up when lockdown ends.” FRIDGE HEALTH RATING 8.5/10 CLOSER ONLINE GET RECIPES, DIET…

• Switch off the TV and leave your phones in another room. Take time to talk and give each other plenty of attention. • Create a playlist of all your favourite songs and music that brings back fond memories to play in the background. Sites like Spotify make it super easy and you can keep adding tracks and listening again in future. • Cook something new! Give the usual spaghetti Bolognese a miss and try something a little fancier. You could even take on a course each as a bit of a foodie challenge!…

BOOST YOUR SPACE If room is limited, you’ll want to maximise every square foot you have. Clear your floor and add interest to a tiny terrace by placing different levels of shelving to an existing wall or fence. This nifty ladder hack creates the perfect solution to allow you to showcase potted plants by using more space effectively. Vertical wall pouches can also turn the side of a balcony or garden into a decorative living wall. The result? Bags of colour, without having to sacrifice an inch. PEP UP A WINDOWSILL Windowsill gardens are a great way to bring the beauty of the outdoors into your home. Herbs or salad are ideal options as they’ll not only look great, but will save you money on groceries. Choose low-maintenance herbs like…

Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick, 44, has announced that she and her wife Kate Brooks (a producer on the show) are expecting a baby. She took to Twitter to share the happy news, and posted a photo with her hand on her stomach while Kate smiled away in the background. Their new arrival is due in October, and Michelle is currently at the centre of a storyline where vet Vanessa is battling stage-three bowel cancer. “It’s such an important story to tell,” she says.…

I’m watching Keith Lemon make a gremlin out of bubble wrap and truly, the man is a genius. Together with TV presenter Anna Richardson, he’s launching a “spectacular new crafting series” on Channel 4, where we’ll see a whole new side to the cheeky star who’s best known for his wild antics on racy show Celebrity Juice. The set at Elstree Studios is Willy Wonka-esque, with huge pink and blue pipes running along the walls (they pump out glitter or steam), a “human clock” in spandex, Jammie Dodger-shaped cushions – and you can’t miss the large sculpture of Keith’s head. It turns out most of the things on display are Keith’s own creations, and by his own admission, his quiet nights in are mostly spent modelling objects out of bubble…

They shocked the nation when they stepped back as senior royals in March, and now it’s emerged that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly involved in the publication of an upcoming biography called Thoroughly Modern Royals: The Real World Of Meghan And Harry. The book, written by Harry and Meghan’s journalist friends, Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand, will no doubt contain some shocking revelations about the couple’s decision to bow out of royal life and leave the UK – but it won’t be the first time a tell-all biography has exposed details that senior royals would have preferred to have stayed private. Harry’s mother, Princess Diana, teamed up with tabloid journalist Andrew Morton in 1992 to release a best-selling book titled Diana: Her True Story – In Her Own…

He’s made no secret of the fact that he’s struggled with drug and alcohol addictions in the past, and previously admitted that he had no memory of filming three seasons of Friends as he was “a little out of it”. But last week, Matthew Perry, 50, sparked further concern when he appeared looking dishevelled during lockdown. “Is Matthew Perry OK?” one fan asked. “Something isn’t right with Matthew’s face,” another added. Matthew has twice spent time in rehab, with stints in 1997 and 2001. A jet ski accident in 1997 first triggered his addiction issues as he became dependent on painkillers. “I was out of control and very unhealthy,” he said recently. And insiders tell Closer that Matthew’s Friends stars have all been a huge support to him leading up…

CLOSER’S DATING COLUMNIST, REBECCA TWOMEY, SHARES HER TIPS FOR SWIPING YOUR WAY THROUGH THE COVID-19 CRISIS. SHE SAYS, “We singles, if nothing else, are adaptable, and while there’s no match for a face-to-face meet-up, there couldn’t be a better time to look for love. “There are, of course, challenges to dating from a distance – building up a romance online can often bring a false sense of intimacy. Try as best you can to keep your expectations realistic until we are allowed to meet in the real world again. “If you’re camera-shy, practise video chats with your friends first, or try a phone call or voice notes – you don’t have to video call just because everyone else is. “Never assume the other person is dating you exclusively – they…

Surviving lockdown As a royal biographer, Lady Colin Campbell spends much of her life in self-imposed lockdown when she’s writing a book. She shares her tips on coping with isolation: • “I’VE SPENT MOST OF MY LIFE ON MY OWN. Quiet time is a great opportunity to listen to yourself and discover that there are advantages to a slower pace of life. Boredom can be a good thing.” • “READING IS ONE OF LIFE’S GREATEST SOURCES OF WEALTH. Books open up a whole new world. Start with something that interests you – don’t read a book just to impress the person you’re in bed with!” • “WHEN YOU’RE FEELING REALLY IDLE, IT DOESN’T HURT TO BINGE ON RUBBISH TV FOR THREE DAYS IN A ROW. Hopefully by the fourth day…

While COVID-19 has seen daily life grind to a halt, there is still one child born every minute in the UK – including the birth of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and fiancée Carrie Symonds’ son in a London hospital last week. But pregnant women across the country are now facing very different births from those they had planned. The Royal College of Midwives’ guidelines say that partners cannot be with women during the early stages and can only join once the mum-to-be is in active labour. If the partner is showing signs of illness, they won’t be allowed in the hospital at all. Other NHS trusts have banned home births, and some women have been told that their partners wouldn’t be allowed in theatre if they had a C-section. Here,…

In the space of eight weeks, Casey Batchelor had a baby, moved house, and then found herself in lockdown like the rest of the country. And while most of us would be feeling the pressure, the mum of two – who is engaged to businessman Dane Goodson – is focused on the positives, insisting she feels very lucky to have completed their dream move to the countryside, pre-isolation. She says, “We’re living right next to fields of sheep and lambs and we go out to feed the horses every day. We managed to move just before lockdown, so we were really lucky. Our old house was much smaller, so it’s lovely for the girls to have a room each here. “Dane is at home, too, which is great. He’s had…

She was labelled “unlucky in love” after her turbulent relationships with the likes of fellow TOWIE stars Kirk Norcross, Jon Clark and Lewis Bloor. So fans were thrilled when, in March, Lauren Pope revealed she’s expecting her first baby with businessman boyfriend Tony Keterman, who she’s been dating for 18 months. In a snap of Tony kissing her growing bump, Lauren, 37 – who is roughly six months into her pregnancy – captioned it “pure happiness”. However, Lauren has admitted to suffering from “some anxieties” during lockdown, telling friend Vas Morgan on an Instagram Live chat, “I think all pregnant women freaked out a little bit, myself included, not knowing what we’d do for 12 weeks [of isolation]. I’ve hardly been out of the house.” In another post, she wrote,…

BLACK BEAN CHILLI (V)(VE) (SERVES 4) • 3 tbsp olive oil • 3 medium onions, chopped • 4-6 cloves garlic • 3 heaped tsp ground cumin • 3 tsp smoked paprika • 2 x tin black beans, drained and rinsed • 2 x tin kidney beans, drained and rinsed • Enough vegetable or chicken stock to cover beans • 2 tsp dried oregano • 2 bay leaves • Freshly ground black pepper • 1 red chili, finely chopped, or 1 tsp dried chili (optional) STEP 1 Gently heat 3 tbsp olive oil into a heavy-based pan and fry the onion until softened. STEP 2 Add the garlic and stir until softened. STEP 3 Add the cumin and paprika and fry for a few seconds. STEP 4 Stir in the beans…

How optimistic are you feeling about dating right now? On a scale of one to 10, I sit around the seven mark, which is refreshing for me. And I’m not alone in my new-found hope – according to Match, half of singletons are hoping to meet their partner during the pandemic. So, what’s with this sudden optimism among the notoriously pessimistic single community? I’m sure you’ve also had many a patronising message from your friends in relationships asking how you’re coping alone; I answer by explaining how single people cope very well with isolation as we’ve no choice not to, even before lockdown. Maybe that’s why we are feeling positive about dating. We never have to rely on having constant company and people around to entertain us – we just…

• CALL THE POLICE If you’re worried you may have transferred money to a scammer, call 101 immediately. Make notes before you ring so you remember every detail, including what the scammer said, any names or numbers they gave you, what you told them – ie passwords, PIN, bank details – whether you paid them any money, how much, and how. If you feel unsafe as a result of the incident, call 999. • CONTACT ACTION FRAUD This is the police unit that analyses fraud and cyber crime, so they will give you a crime reference number to pass on to your bank, who you should call next. Call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040, Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm. • TACKLE POSTAL SCAMS If you’ve received something dodgy…

GET HER LOOK VOGUE WILLIAMS, 34 Pregnant model Vogue reminds us we can still add glamour to our daily walk with this fabulous getup. The red, tiered maxi is a real mood-booster, while the relaxed shades and trainers keep her look daytime appropriate. What a beauty! EXACT MATCH SCARLETT MOFFATT, 30 We always love Gogglebox star Scarlett’s style, and this outfit is no exception. Wearing a classic denim jacket from her own Peacocks edit, she oozes casual chic. The best part? It’s only £20, with NHS workers getting a further 20 per cent off – we’re sold! IN THE NEWS... EMBRACE COLOUR WITH JOULES We’re loving Joules’ gorgeous new Rainbow Edit, full of bright clothes and playful accessories for adults and children. As well as jazzing up your warm-weather wardrobe,…

SPLIT ENDS If your usual sleek strands are looking a little brittle and dry, don’t panic! Cutting them yourself may seem a quick fix, but it will more than likely end up looking worse and could take months to grow out again. Instead, nurse damaged hair back to health by smoothing a cream serum through the bottom few inches each day. A weekly mask designed to target and reboot ends can make a huge difference to your hairdo, too. IN-BETWEEN LENGTHS Normally rocking a sleek and choppy bob, but now battling an odd mid-length barnet? Embrace the extra inches and, instead of straightening every day, try softening your style with a loose, tousled ’do. Mist a salt or texture spray over damp tresses and leave it to dry for movement.…

• MAGIC MIRROR: Visually double the amount of space you have and increase light levels in dark corners by placing a mirror in the area. You can recycle one you already have by painting the frame with a paint-tester pot. The mirror trick is effective outdoors, too. • CLEVER COLOUR: Cooler shades will instantly make a space feel larger. A simple wash of white paint over brick work or furniture will lighten the area up and add a stylish summer touch. • BRIGHT IDEA: Lighting can work wonders to create an illusion of space. One of the best ways to do this is by stringing fairy lights or lanterns up high. It will encourage the eye to look straight up, rather than across, making the area seem more spacious.…

Jane Danson, 41, on Leanne’s nightmare… Does Leanne think Oliver’s condition could be something serious? This is something that’s totally out of her control. She goes on a rollercoaster ride – one minute she’s worried about what’s wrong with Oliver, the next she thinks he’s going to be fine because he’s shown some progress. What happens after the first seizure? He goes home and he’s seemingly ok, but then he has a much worse seizure and they can’t stop it, so he has to go back to the hospital. That’s the beginning of this awful journey she and Steve are going to go on.…

Had you seen any of the series? I was already a massive fan, so being part of it is a proper honour for me. I watched the very first episode when it first aired. I’d never seen anything quite like it and the Lake District setting is beautiful. The show also has a belting soundtrack. I am of that age where I share the same taste in music as [writer] Peter Bowker. Tell us about Heather? I was really, really thrilled and a little bit nervous to be asked to play Heather. She’s the head teacher of the specialist school that Joe goes to in Manchester. What’s their relationship like? Joe feels safe at the school, but he attaches to Heather in a way that isn’t necessarily healthy and a…

The Guilty Feminist Podcast Comedian Deborah Frances-White hosts this fascinating weekly podcast, which features special guests chatting about all topics related to feminism. Most episodes are based around a theme, and have included subjects such as hair removal, periods, and not having children. Up until lock-down the show was recorded in front of a live studio audience, but it’s now done remotely. With excellent guests including actress and writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge, there are over 198 episodes currently on Spotify to indulge in. Well worth a listen for an alternative point of view. Duke Dumont Duality The debut album from DJ extraordinaire Duke Dumont (real name Adam George Dymen) who you may recognise from his UK number 1 hits, Need U (100%) and I Got U featuring Jax Jones. This ten-track…

WITH YASMIN BOLAND 5-11 MAY THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN TAURUS 20 APR-20 MAY The Full Moon triggers your Love Zone, so expect change in your love life soon. This is your annual chance to move on from the past when it comes to your most important relationships. Forgive, forget, and make space for more love. Get your free Full Moon kit at moonmessages.com/ fmk GEMINI 21 MAY-20JUN This is a week to take time out from the madness of life, if you can, and just breathe. Give yourself some space to envision the life you would like to create for yourself. Consider the career you would like to dream into reality once the world has really gone back to “normal”. Get your free Full Moon kit at moonmessages.com/fmk CANCER…

We absolutely love this hat, Sofia – where can we get it? We’ll never need to wash our hair or do our make-up before a video call again! Gabby’s been practising her ‘balancing a cuppa’ act during lockdown. She’s now been left with a thoroughly tea-stained garden. Yikes. In these financially worrying times, Holly goes digging for gold – but only finds potatoes. Still, she can cash in her chips! Most people go to their hairdressers with ideas from fashion mags. When her local salon opens again, Jessica will use inspiration from Crufts… With a trend for lockdown beards, Sam joins in – but looks like a cross between Celeb SAS star Ant Middleton and a peaky blinder! MALIN ANDERSSON Malin, we’re begging you here, please go to bed tonight…