Another tongue-in-cheek countdown of the habits, behaviours and tell-tale signs associated with having a girlfriend who’s a bit more “one of the lads” than stereotypically glamorous.

From practical choices and blokey hobbies to intimidating energy, strong opinions and accidentally acting more like your mate than your partner, this episode dives headfirst into the stereotypes, clichés and relationship dynamics people instantly recognise.

As always, the takes are exaggerated, the logic is questionable, and the banter does most of the heavy lifting.

This is just numbers 40–20.

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The World Cup of Pundits gets underway with Groups A–D, as some of football's biggest broadcasters battle it out for a place in the knockout stages.

From Lee Dixon, Alan Shearer, Joe Cole and Gary Neville to Gary Lineker, Jamie Carragher, Karen Carney, Roy Keane, Chris Kamara, Emma Hayes and loads more, this opening round is packed with some of the biggest names to ever analyse the beautiful game.

Some are tactical masterminds. Some are naturally entertaining. Some split opinion every weekend. And some have become just as famous for what they say in the studio as what they did on the pitch.

As always, the criteria is loose — insight, entertainment, chemistry, charisma, iconic moments and pure watchability all come into play as we decide who deserves to progress.

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The World Cup of National Stereotypes gets underway with Groups A–D, as we throw some of the world's most famous national clichés into a tournament and judge them far more seriously than we probably should.

From the French, Germans and Dutch to nations with reputations for being tough, friendly, stubborn, relaxed, efficient, loud or completely unpredictable, no stereotype is safe once the draw is made.

We'll be looking at the characteristics people instantly associate with different countries, where those perceptions come from, and which nations have somehow ended up with the most recognisable stereotypes of all.

As always, this is done firmly in the spirit of humour and observation. No malice, no agenda — just a light-hearted look at the clichés and cultural quirks that people around the world recognise.

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