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In December, the much-loved Beano cartoon character Minnie the Minx will celebrate 70 years since her first appearance.

The writers and illustrators of the Beano, based in Dundee, created Minnie to ‘be just as tough as the boys’ and ‘kick back against pre-war societal norms.’ That was in 1953. Now, a special edition of The Beano has been released, guest-edited by the Lionesses football captain, Leah Williamson.

Minnie’s first female illustrator, Laura Howell, who has been drawing her since 2018, joined Emma Barnett on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour to discuss 70 years of the character and whether illustrating Minnie has brought out her rebellious side.

Photo credit: Beano