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The Poshcast

The Telegraph

20 episodes

Welcome to The Poshcast, a riotously funny and irreverent examination of modern social norms, what ‘the done thing is’ these days and the dirtiest c-word of all: class.

More about the show

Forget war! Forget energy prices! Forget civilisation burning to a crisp or being taken over by robots! Instead, turn to The Poshcast to debate the real questions that divide Britain. Is yours a shoes-on or shoes-off household? Have the Cotswolds become the naffest place in the country? And is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as basic as a premiership footballer now he has a double-barrelled name?

It’s hosted by Sophia Money-Coutts and Cleo Watson, two good pals who met a few years ago at a party and bonded over dogs and writing bonkbusters while knocking back margaritas.

After a childhood spent riding ponies, then a spell at Tatler before writing several novels featuring eccentric toffs, Sophia brings her lifelong understanding of the aristocracy to the table; Cleo worked in Conservative politics before writing a couple of very saucy novels not at all based on her experiences of Lords calling women ‘fillies’ or bundling MPs out of strip clubs. Together, with the tally-ho enthusiasm of two Jilly Cooper characters, they will navigate you through the choppy waters of how to behave nowadays.

Every week, Sophia and Cleo will discuss a big talking point, ranging from Waitrose to Range Rovers, Dubai to dog breeds, straightforward shooting weekends to Secret Santa. No subject is off-limits in our valiant quest to decode what ‘posh’ really means. And there’ll be listener input, too, because we want to help tackle the country’s thorniest etiquette questions. How do you tell your host in advance that you’re on Mounjaro? Should you dump a man because of his shoes? And how best to navigate the tricky ‘bathroom’ issue on the first weekend away with a new lover? Towards the end of each episode, they will pick their favourite bit of manners mail and offer their helpful thoughts on the subject.

Because like it or loathe it, Britain’s favourite hobby remains pretending not to care about class while quietly caring about it very much, judging everything from your kitchen taps to your holiday destination, and whether you say ‘toilet’ or ‘loo’. The spirit of Hyacinth Bucket lives on! Do, please, keep on your shoes, take off your gloves and hold on to your hats for The Poshcast.

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Episodes

  1. Toffs on telly and naughty parlour games

    · 38 min · Explicit

    Are posh people finally being rehabilitated on primetime television, or is Celebrity Traitors simply an excuse to admire James Blunt in full Sandhurst officer mode? This week on The Poshcast, Sophia Money-Coutts and…

  2. Is chivalry dead? From splitting the bill to asking Dad for permission

    · 43 min

    Welcome to a very romantic (and slightly unhinged) episode of The Poshcast! With autumn officially here, Cleo Watson and Sophia Money-Coutts are diving headfirst into cuffing season - the art of shackling yourself to a…

  3. Bring back the dinner party!

    · 38 min · Explicit

    This week on The Poshcast, Sophia Money-Coutts and Cleo Watson are mounting a campaign to rescue the dinner party from its bad rep. Is it time to dress up, put your Mrs Bennet bonnet on for your single friends, and…

  4. The horror of premature Christmas decorations, plus how to signal for the bill at dinner

    · 47 min · Explicit

    This week on The Poshcast, Cleo Watson reports from what looks like a fishbowl at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, while Sophia Money-Coutts holds down the fort in London. Opening up the listener post bag,…

  5. Should hosts always change bed linen between guests?

    · 42 min · Explicit

    This week on The Poshcast, Sophia Money-Coutts and Cleo Watson are back from Goodwood Revival with muddy stockings, VIP hangovers, and some strong motoring opinions. From why shiny new supercars are terribly naff to…

  6. Tiaras, taxidermy and tea rooms: Are you posh enough for our Class Unit?

    · 37 min · Explicit

    On this week’s episode of The Poshcast, we tackle the dirtiest c-word of all: class. Sophia Money-Coutts and Cleo Watson react to Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson’s new initiative to tackle class inequality by…

  7. Why women should never say I love you first: The Barbara Cartland Special

    · 49 min · Explicit

    Welcome to a very special, pink-hued episode of The Poshcast! This week, Sophia Money-Coutts and Cleo Watson are running wild in Hertfordshire. They've parked their bottoms on the hallowed velvet sofa of Camfield…

  8. Back to (Boarding) School

    · 42 min · Explicit

    September has arrived, which means one thing for a niche cohort of the British population: it’s back to boarding school. As Prince George heads off to Eton, Sophia and Cleo dissect the bizarre world of public school…

  9. Enough is enough! Why playing music out loud in public is the new social taboo

    · 32 min

    It's not just tiaras and tafetta here - this week The Poshcast gets political. This week Sophia Money-Coutts and Cleo Watson dive into the increasingly barbaric noise levels in our public spaces. From people watching…

  10. The Poshcast Q&A special: When is too old to say ‘Mummy’ and ‘Daddy’? And other dilemmas

    · 44 min · Explicit

    Forget politics, war, and the crushing weight of modern existence—we’re here to tackle the questions that really matter. This week, we’ve raided the mailbag to answer the dilemmas keeping you up at night. In this…

  11. Why posh people think Scotland is the best place to be in summer

    · 42 min · Explicit

    August is upon us, and you know what that means: the annual migration of the upper classes to the Highlands. This week on The Poshcast, Sophia and Cleo are dusting off their tweed, ignoring the blood-sucking midges,…

  12. Boat Shoes and Bloody Marys: Your festival survival manual

    · 42 min · Explicit

    Whack out your wellies: In today’s Poshcast Cleo and Sophia delve into the muddy topic of festivals. From wet-wipe-filled endurance tests to carefully curated weekends of glamping and glitter, we’re debating whether…

  13. Phones besides plates, elbows on the table and clinking coupes - your guide to table manners

    · 43 min · Explicit

    It may have been been a scorcher yet again this week, but that’s no excuse to lose control. In today’s Poshcast Cleo and Sophia tackle the thorny issue of table manners. What matters, these days, and what doesn’t? Do…

  14. Upper-crust canines and Cornwall beach chaos

    · 41 min · Explicit

    Nothing gets the people of Britain more animated than man’s best friend, so this week on The Poshcast, Sophia Money-Coutts and Cleo Watson are debating which pooch can hold the title of posh top dog. Can the Jack…

  15. Are tracksuits ever acceptable? Your airport etiquette guide

    · 41 min · Explicit

    Planning your summer holiday? This week on The Poshcast, Sophia Money-Coutts and Cleo Watson debate the biggest summer travel etiquette questions and the unwritten rules of flying. When is it acceptable to have your…

  16. Why the Americanisation of weddings has to stop

    · 41 min · Explicit

    On this week’s Poshcast, Sophia and Cleo tackle the minefield of matrimony. They celebrate why Brits do weddings best, while questioning the creeping influence of American imports - from the over-the-top spectacle of…

  17. Anyone for tennis? Wimbledon, wearing whites and wild cards

    · 39 min · Explicit

    On this week’s Poshcast, Sophia and Cleo don their whites to discuss Wimbledon – the soothing “thwack” soundtrack, the strawberries and cream and, of course, the slightly squiffy spectators. However, can tennis still…

  18. The Poshcast Heatwave Guide: Is it ever OK for a man to wear an open-toed shoe?

    · 36 min · Explicit

    Welcome to The Poshcast with Cleo Watson and Sophia Money-Coutts, two Jilly Cooper characters transposed into 2026. This week Sophia and Cleo discuss how to survive this heatwave sartorially, from office shorts to…

  19. Picnic etiquette, bad Father’s Day cards, and is Ascot now a little bit naff?

    · 41 min · Explicit

    Ascot: posh pastime or plain naff? Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Poshcast with Cleo Watson and Sophia Money-Coutts, your favourite group-chat in podcast form. Join Sophia and Cleo as they delve into the…

  20. Coming soon: The Poshcast

    · 1:21 · Trailer

    Join Sophia Money-Coutts and Cleo Watson on The Poshcast a new podcast from The Telegraph. Available every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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