Olympic medallist Emily Campbell, Sexsomnia and the CPS, Beryl Cook play

Fresh from the Paris Olympics games, the Team GB weightlifter Emily Campbell joins Jessica Creighton on the programme. Best known for her no nonsense attitude, fabulous hair and of course, lifting extremely heavy weights she joins Jessica to discuss adding bronze to her silver medal from Tokyo.

In 2020, Jade McCrossen-Nethercott had the case against her alleged rapist dropped by the CPS. They said that the defence had suggested she suffered from ‘sexsomnia’, where a person performs sexual acts in their sleep. Jade put in a Victim’s Right to Review and received an apology from the CPS for dropping the case, which cannot be re-opened. Jade then sued the CPS – and has now received £35,000 in compensation for damages. Jade joins Jessica to tell her how it feels to have that compensation.

Fame found artist Beryl Cook in the 1970s through her colourful, humorous depictions of everyday people. Actress and artist Kara Wilson has always been a fan and wanted to uncover the person behind the art with her play about Beryl, now playing at the Edinburgh Fringe. At the same time, she’s living with her daughter comedian Nina Conti, who also has a show and film on at the Fringe. They both join Jessica to discuss their individual projects and what it’s like living together again.

Presenter: Jessica Creighton Producer: Lottie Garton