Why is everyone lusting after a man made of wicker?

What is it about modern men that has women lusting over everything from wicker furniture to dragon sex? It’s not even in cinemas yet, but the new film Wicker has kicked our fantasy obsession into overdrive – and revealed something curious about the state of modern romance.

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From wicker men to IKEA benches: The romantasy trend driving a new obsession

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and sound design by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

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