QUOTES OF THE DAY

In 30 years of doing stuff for the BBC that’s one of the best days I’ve had. With all the stuff that is going on, people needed a bit of cheering up – I think there’s a bit of truth in that.

The BBC’s Huw Edwards on the HarryMeghan wedding.

It’s basically a feminist cake, with me presenting a speech about smashing the patriarchy.

Labour MP Jess Phillips on her winning submission in the Celebrity Bake Off contest.

I used to be double-jointed in my hips, so I could put my toe in my mouth. That can’t be classed as a talent really, rather a mild deformity.

Broadcaster Sara Cox.

“Women want to watch programmes where they feel they’re represented. Comedy has been the bastion of men, historically, for many, many decades. Actress Lesley Manville claiming there is a demand for more middle-aged women on screen.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has called the British Empire unchristian. Please explain, Your Grace, how taking medicines into countries which had nought but witch doctors is unchristian.

Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe.

I don’t want to be rude, but I do sometimes want to be able to walk down the road without having to stop for a photo.

Dame Maggie Smith is no fan of selfies.