Bridget Jones keeps finding love then falling apart, making her one of the realistic and lovable rom-com leads of all time - just as she is.

Since Helen Fielding created hapless, middle-class Bridget in the mid-90s, she's divided opinion. As the fourth film is released, women across different generations discuss her impact.

Fifty years after the thong was first introduced into our underwear drawers, the death knell has been rung. In a recent survey carried out by lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret, 77 per cent of women said they prefer a full-coverage pant over a thong or G-string.