Dog Days: Life in Lockdown with Olive & Mabel

When the world stopped, two dogs reminded us to keep going.

Meet Olive and Mabel—the Labradors whose sweet faces and viral antics brought laughter, comfort, and hope during lockdown. With his signature dry wit, BBC sports broadcaster Andrew Cotter transformed his quiet days at home with two lovable Labradors into moments of global joy. But behind the internet fame was a deeper story—about routine, resilience, and the healing power of dogs.

From Zoom mishaps and empty stadiums to countryside w...