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Daisy Edgar Jones, Trampolinist Bryony Page

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Daisy Edgar Jones and her co-star, Paul Mescal rocketed into the public gaze in the BBC adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel Normal People. Following a couple of notable film performances Daisy is now on stage as the formidable if unhappy Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. She joins Anita live in the Woman’s Hour studio.Bryony Page, Olympic medallist and trailblazer for British gymnastics, made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by winning Team GB’s first-ever trampoline gold. Known for her resilience and determination, she reflects on the achievements and challenges of her career, and shares her hopes for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
20 Dec 6AM English United Kingdom News · Society & Culture

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