The Truth (In My Opinion) Ria Lina: Iceland vs Iceland, The £8bn Dental Scandal & The Late Queen's Corgis Cancelled
Mar 9, 2026
Ria Lina, stand-up comedian and writer with a science background, brings three quirky headlines to life. She unpacks a long-running trademark spat between a supermarket and a country. She delves into a huge private dentistry probe and its pricey consequences. She also explores new breeding rules that could impact corgis and other beloved breeds.
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Podcast Creates A No Fly Zone For Heavy News
- Ria and Cody use humour to avoid heavier world events, creating a 'no-fly zone' podcast pocket to focus on lighter news.
- They intentionally steered away from Middle East politics and nuclear topics to keep the episode comedic and accessible.
Comedian Tested Spa Treatments On Radio 4
- Ria recounted her Radio 4 show The Realina Gets Forensic where she tested beauty and wellness treatments firsthand.
- She tried treatments like EMS electric muscle stimulation and reported on effectiveness and industry claims.
Supermarket Versus Nation Over The Name Iceland
- Iceland supermarket attempted a EU-wide trademark on the word Iceland, forcing a decade-long legal fight with the nation of Iceland.
- The supermarket dropped the appeal and funded discounts for Icelandic citizens instead, letting Icelandic producers use their national name in the EU again.