The BBC has announced two new shows hosted by Irish stars Nicola Coughlan and Joanne McNally as part of its podcast lineup on BBC Sounds.
McNally's podcast is titled Who Replaced Avril Lavigne?.
Previewing the show, the BBC said: "Avril Lavigne struck a chord with her rebellious teen angst in the early aughts, and she still performs to sold-out crowds to this day. But what if the Avril we've been following all these years is not the same Avril we fell in love with? What if - as a curious theory claims - Avril was replaced by a lookalike at the height of her fame?
"In Who Replaced Avril Lavigne?, which launches with episode 0 today (28 February), comedian Joanne McNally searches far and wide, from Avril's hometown to the underbelly of the internet, to find out if the rumours are true. Along the way, she immerses herself in a mind-bending world of fake celebrity deaths, doppelgangers, conspiracy theories, and downright absurdity."
Previewing Coughlan's show, the BBC said: "Last year on BBC Sounds, Helena Bonham Carter shone a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two for the hugely popular History's Secret Heroes, and now actress Nicola Coughlan (Derry Girls, Bridgerton, and the upcoming Big Mood) narrates a fascinating new spin-off podcast, History's Youngest Heroes.
"With jaw-dropping tales of heroism, deception, and acts of bravery and resistance, Nicola will share some of the most awe-inspiring stories of the youngest heroes in history. From Nelson Mandela to Audrey Hepburn, listeners will be gripped by Nicola's superb storytelling for this hotly anticipated new podcast."
A start date for History's Youngest Heroes is yet to be announced.
