Is it time we retired the 'loveable disaster' trope? With Bridget Jones returning to our screens — still chaotic as ever — we're asking why society gets uncomfortable when women don't grow out of their Hot Mess Era. When does burning the spag bol stop being endearing and start being... annoying?
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đź“š Your next great read: Mia and Jessie share the books you'll want to add to your bedside table.
đź“ş Holly's comfort TV recco for when you need to switch off.
And in Best & Worst: Red carpet drama, epic tantrums, and a heated debate about Bunnings' sausage sizzle etiquette. đźŚ
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Recommendations:
Mia wants you to read Once Upon A Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bassett Kennedy By Elizabeth Beller
Holly wants you to watch Muster Dogs on ABC iView
Jessie wants you to read The Wedding People: A Novel by Alison Espach
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Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens
Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine
Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas
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