Meghan's silly Father's Day list, Scots drink the USA dry & a seagull sandwich
6/20/202622 min
In this week’s episode of The Weekend T, Telegraph Opinion writers Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon take a look at comical and controversial news stories.
They discuss the social media ban for under-16s, Meghan Markle’s Father’s Day gift guide, Scotland fans making a splash at the World Cup and a Norwich pub’s refusal to refund punters if seagulls swipe their food.
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Highlights:
- Poppy & Michael discuss the social media ban for under-16s and whether it will have an impact on screen time for young people
- Poppy & Michael pick apart Meghan Markle's gift ideas for Father's Day
Studio Operator: James England
Producers: Emma Williams and Juliet Bacon
Video Producer: Will Walters
Social Media Producer: Nada Aggour
Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman
Highlights:
- Why are there 'bans' on flying England flags during the World Cup?
- And why would kid's books need trigger warnings?
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Michael Deacon· Host1:12
[upbeat music] Welcome to The Weekend Tea, a brand-new podcast taking a look back at the controversial and comical stories of the week.
Poppy Coburn· Host1:22
With two of The Telegraph's opinion writers. That's me, Poppy Coburn.
Michael Deacon· Host1:26
And me, Michael Deacon.
Poppy Coburn· Host1:27
So for the next twenty minutes, relax, make yourself