The Lead Digest: Riyadh Comedy Festival and Shabana Mahmood

Our round-up by The Lead's team of what we've been reading, listening to, scrolling and watching each week

Here at The Lead, we like to consume just as much as we create, which is why we spend a little time each week rounding up our favourite stories, books, podcasts and films to offer our readers a sample of the work that informs our world.

Natalie is recommending the new venture from the inimitable Nadine White. After stepping down from her role as the UK’s…