Carla Feric

Celebrities including Millie Bobby Brown, Mike Myers, Ross Kemp and Olly Murs shared enthusiastic messages supporting England ahead of the World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami. The Beckham children also expressed pride and posted photos from the stadium, while other famous attendees such as Jack Whitehall and Maya Jama joined tens of thousands of fans for the highly anticipated match.

Meera Syal reflects on the impact of Goodness Gracious Me, describing the show as a way to reclaim South Asian representation from negative stereotypes. Speaking at a London Indian Film Festival event, she highlighted the series’ liberating and subversive approach, its diverse audience, and its role in showcasing powerful, funny South Asian women. The long-running radio and television programme is celebrated for its contribution to mainstream British media and cultural progress.