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The Wittering Whitehalls

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Have you got a problem? Are you at the end of your tether? Perhaps you’d like to enlist the help of Michael & Hilary Whitehall? This podcast is your invitation to take a comfy seat in the Whitehall family home and garner their thoughts on everything from workouts to weddings, seaside towns to social media and everything in between.

More about the show

Expect rants, raves, harsh truths and expletives as Hilary & Michael consider your points of view and possibly even help you solve an issue!

The Whitehalls are offering you complete access to their combined life experiences and the precious wisdom that they’ve gathered over the years, so why not take them up on it?!

You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com

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  1. Will Mr Whitehall go trick-or-treating for the FIRST TIME?

    · 43 min · S13 E5 · Explicit

    Halloween is a bit of a divider on this side of the Atlantic. Some people are very keen, whilst others let it pass by without a thought. Whitehall Towers is in the latter camp, but with so many grandchildren around…

  2. LIFE LESSONS: "A salesman is ALWAYS selling something..."

    · 22 min · S13 E4 · Explicit

    The question this week is a salacious one... Kiki from NZ asks (in a nutshell) - does a local business owner want my business, OR does he want my BUSINESS? Do you follow? Don't worry, because Mr Whitehall doesn't…

  3. Mr Whitehall's FIRST Pumpkin Latte...

    · 42 min · S13 E3 · Explicit

    Is it entertaining, or is it cruel, that Mrs Whitehall and the production team deliberately seek out things which Mr Whitehall has not experienced and then force them on him? Either way, it's happened. Michael…

  4. LIFE LESSONS: "Trouble sleeping? TRY THIS!"

    · 27 min · S13 E2 · Explicit

    This week, an emailing DL wants to know whether it's possible not to worry one's self to death, as one's teenagers catapult themselves into independence... In theory, that's a short answer, but NOT at Whitehall Towers.…

  5. The time Mrs Whitehall refused to do THAT for a job...

    · 46 min · S13 E1 · Explicit

    Did you miss them? Of course you did! They're back. Mr & Mrs Whitehall were bursting to get back on the couch and start wittering again. To kick off series 13, a newscaster from the USA shares her trials and…

  6. LIFE LESSONS: "Married a grump? There's probably not a lot you can do..."

    · 22 min · S12 E30 · Explicit

    This week, an email that seems to echo through history to a younger Mr & Mrs Whitehall. A newly married DL has been in touch, asking if Mrs Whitehall has any advice after she married a man who might possibly be another…

  7. Mrs Whitehall caught a couple "AT IT"!

    · 42 min · S12 E29 · Explicit

    TRIGGER WARNING: If you don't like graphic injury detail, please approach with caution! This week, a story from Canada that is hilarious and harrowing in equal parts!! Plus, Mr Whitehall once again questions whether…

  8. LIFE LESSONS: "Find your community!"

    · 20 min · S12 E28 · Explicit

    The DL community is so wonderfully varied, with so much going on and so many experiences being had at any one time, so it's always a joy to jump into the inbox and see what's happening. This week, the Whitehalls hear…

  9. Hilary Whitehall's secret for dealing with MOODY TEENS...

    · 41 min · S12 E27 · Explicit

    Mrs Whitehall is no stranger to corralling a moody teenager... She had three to deal with in close succession, after all. Plus, how Mr Whitehall's life could have taken a VERY different turn and why the Princess of…

  10. LIFE LESSONS: "Give leather (or pleather) jackets a chance!"

    · 20 min · S12 E26 · Explicit

    Have you ever worn or owned a leather jacket? Whether or not other people think it suits you, there's quite a good chance that you'll feel splendid wearing it. Give it a try. This weeks email comes from a DL who is…

  11. The shortest question the Whitehalls have EVER answered...

    · 44 min · S12 E25 · Explicit

    The DL's of this podcast are wonderful. The way they weave a story and allow us into every nook and cranny of their lives is fabulous. Emails are often a page or more and give every detail one could ask for... That's…

  12. LIFE LESSONS: "Bidets?? Don't knock it until you've tried it!"

    · 24 min · S12 E24 · Explicit

    Come on then, folks... Where do we stand on bidets? It's bound to start a debate. Unsurprisingly, it's a debate that splits the WW's sofa down the middle. The Wittering Whitehalls is a Global Production. ✉️ You can…

  13. Actors in commercials... Michael & Hilary reveal the truth!

    · 41 min · S12 E23 · Explicit

    Back in the day, it might not have done an actor's career much good to star in a commercial, but why has that changed and what went on behind the scenes when the deals were being made? Plus, a multi-generational living…

  14. LIFE LESSONS: "This maths trick will BLOW YOUR MIND."

    · 19 min · S12 E22 · Explicit

    Mind. Blown. Those are the words of Mrs Whitehall this week. DL Callum learned something whilst helping his daughter with maths homework and he's shared something which he had to share immediately! Plus... Nigel is…

  15. Nigel the puppy is still VERY naughty...

    · 39 min · S12 E21 · Explicit

    Nigel, though a sweet little chap, is very naughty indeed... For the second week in a row, he was allowed into the podcast recording and proved quite a challenge. Away from his hijinks, Mr & Mrs Whitehall advise a…

  16. LIFE LESSONS: "Your parents might be right... But that doesn't mean you should listen to them."

    · 26 min · S12 E20 · Explicit

    Did you ignore advice from your elders in your youth? Perhaps your still enjoying your youth... Do you take parental wisdom well? Mr & Mrs Whitehall have a few thoughts for a DL who has managed to put together enough…

  17. My Dad's table manners are VILE...

    · 39 min · S12 E19 · Explicit

    It can almost be guaranteed that the way this DL's Dad eats his dinner is unique. Surely, nobody else on Earth does it this way?? Plus, an inflatable bath (how does that actually work?!) and a very, very naughty…

  18. LIFE LESSONS: "Buying presents for kids? They HAVE to be the same!"

    · 18 min · S12 E18 · Explicit

    Whether it's your own children, grand-children, nieces, nephews or kids of friends, there are huge mistakes that can be made if you're buying them presents. Is it the same thing? Is it the same colour? The same size?…

  19. The Whitehall cure for PASSIVE AGGRESSION!

    · 43 min · S12 E17 · Explicit

    If someone's getting sassy with you, it's best to be sure. How easy is that if the person in question is employing passive aggression? Needless to say, Mr & Mrs Whitehall come at it from very different perspectives.…

  20. LIFE LESSONS: "Don't overthink it."

    · 20 min · S12 E16 · Explicit

    There's been a lot of back and forth over the 'shoes on / shoes off' inside the house issue, lately. Wherever you fall on the spectrum of feelings DL's seem to have on it, you might not have thought about it quite as…

  21. I'm struggling to find love... Please help!

    · 47 min · S12 E15 · Explicit

    This is exactly why this podcast started in the first place!!! A darling DL needs some sage advice and they've come to the best place for it. Plus, a celeb-studded family outing for the Whitehalls and a VERY tempting…

  22. LIFE LESSONS: "Lay out the ground rules FIRST."

    · 16 min · S12 E14 · Explicit

    This week, a DL has a very complicated and potentially embarrassing social situation to navigate... They're off to Romania, with absolutely no idea of what's going to happen when they arrive. What could POSSIBLY go…

  23. Do THIS to guarantee good weather!

    · 46 min · S12 E13 · Explicit

    The Wittering Whitehalls are here to help you and sometimes, that help or advice might be a little out of left field, but maybe it's worth a go! Got a special day coming up? Need good weather? GIVE THIS A GO! Plus, the…

  24. LIFE LESSONS: "Put your f***ing phone down!"

    · 26 min · S12 E12 · Explicit

    Hands up if you constantly pick your mobile phone up, for absolutely NO REASON whatsoever and start scrolling through trash... This week's DL has recognised this in themselves and asks The Wittering Whitehalls for a…

  25. My Husband Wants To Watch The Final... On Our 30th Wedding Anniversary!

    · 46 min · S12 E11 · Explicit

    There's been *quite* a bit a of football on lately and this week, a DL has a question: Should I make my husband miss the World Cup Final, so that we can celebrate a milestone anniversary? Plus, emigrating to Australia…

  26. LIFE LESSONS: "Mother-in-laws? Be gentle..."

    · 23 min · S12 E10 · Explicit

    It's a sensitive, age-old and often problematic topic this week. A DL is sick to the back teeth of her Mother-in-law's 'helpful advice.' If you've got something to say, or a way of doing something that might make it…

  27. My Dad is OBSESSED with tracking updates...

    · 43 min · S12 E9 · Explicit

    For whatever reason, the inbox was overflowing with emails from DL's claiming 'my Dad this' and 'my Dad that'. It meant there was nothing else for it... A Dad special! And in true Dad form, each one was more peculiar…

  28. LIFE LESSONS: "Just be nice to people in retail!"

    · 20 min · S12 E8 · Explicit

    How do we feel about keen sales staff? This weeks lesson is all about remembering to be patient and kind... They've got a job to do! That said, if you do get annoyed by this sort of thing, you might just be more of a…

  29. Stop it, Donald Trump...

    · 43 min · S12 E7 · Explicit

    Mrs Whitehall gets very nervous when Mr Whitehall winds himself up to start talking about politics... That's exactly what's happened this week and he is NOT holding back. Once that's dealt with, there's a lot of…

  30. LIFE LESSONS: "Electric car owners need your help!"

    · 25 min · S12 E6 · Explicit

    You may or may not have access to an electric car. You may or may not WANT access. You also, may or may not have friends or relatives who have chosen an electric car. In any case, this episode may or may not answer…

  31. A DL Party on hottest day of the year...

    · 49 min · S12 E5 · Explicit

    We did it! It happened! DL Sally from Melbourne came to London and we threw a party in her honour!! In other news, Mrs Whitehall’s morning bike ride down the King's Road ended dramatically - and Mr Whitehall is ready…

  32. LIFE LESSONS: "Doom scrolling? Here's what you need..."

    · 22 min · S12 E4 · Explicit

    The DL's are nothing if not diligent and this week, one particular DL is in touch with a life lesson of their very own and you might well want to try this for yourself! Meanwhile, little Nigel continues to disrupt…

  33. My landlord is moving in next door... HELP!

    · 46 min · S12 E3 · Explicit

    There's almost nothing that The Wittering Whitehalls can't help you with... But how on Earth can they help a listener whose landlord is about to become their neighbour! Plus, Mr Whitehall has a rant about lyricists…

  34. LIFE LESSONS: "Hairspray has MANY uses."

    · 20 min · S12 E2 · Explicit

    As a Dear Listener of The Wittering Whitehalls, you MUST love a household item hack... If you don't, you're about to learn a few, regardless. Grease spots? GONE. Ink stains? NO PROBLEM! Plus, an update on how it's all…

  35. Some sad news...

    · 42 min · S12 E1 · Explicit

    TRIGGER WARNING: Today's episode deals with the loss of a family pet. There's a lot to take in today. Firstly, The Wittering Whitehalls are back, which is FAB! Unfortunately they've got some sad news to share with…

  36. The Inaugural DL Do!

    · 1:43 · Explicit

    Would you like to join Mr & Mrs Whitehall for a LIVE podcast record? Then why don't you?! On Tuesday 26th May at 6pm, you can join DL Sally from Melbourne's DL party at 21Soho in London. Be quick though... Tickets are…

  37. LIFE LESSONS: "Paint it black!" (with special guest Dr Oscar Duke!)

    · 24 min · S11 E16 · Explicit

    So, for the final outing of series 11, Dr Oscar Duke is still on hand and still expertly answering your questions, wherever he can, between Mr Whitehall's rants and raves. In case you happen to need it, there's PLENTY…

  38. Amsterdam Studies, Red Wine & Lying (with special guest Dr Oscar Duke!)

    · 48 min · S11 E15 · Explicit

    It’s that time of the series already! Mr & Mrs Whitehall are thrilled to welcome Dr Oscar Duke onto the blue sofa at Whitehall Towers to put your questions to him (not to mention some of their own). Is red wine good or…

  39. LIFE LESSONS: "Get a professional."

    · 24 min · Bonus · Explicit

    Mrs Whitehall is all for you going and learning something new, but if you fancy fitting new brakes to your car and you haven't got a CLUE what you're doing, think again. Mr Whitehall agrees, not least because there's…

  40. Jack's Wedding, The Jumbo Jet & Still Teaching At 90

    · 41 min · S11 E14 · Explicit

    In any relationship, you’re going to find that recollections vary when it comes to telling a good story… When you’ve been married for 40 years, there can be huge gaps in the combined memory and the story is different…

  41. LIFE LESSONS: "Get it done."

    · 28 min · Bonus · Explicit

    There's an air of chaos and urgency at Whitehall Towers and it all feeds into this weeks Life Lesson. How good are you at completing tasks? Do you procrastinate or face it head on? Mrs Whitehall has some advice, though…

  42. Ruby, Ruby, Ruby!

    · 47 min · S11 E13 · Explicit

    Mrs Whitehall has gone on about the ruby for ALMOST as long as she went on about meeting Jamie Vardy.... But, has it happened? Did Mr Whitehall do good?! Plus... Why turning 30 is GREAT and what to do if you've got…

  43. LIFE LESSONS: "Let them find their own way."

    · 19 min · Bonus · Explicit

    We're at the school gates and things are getting awkward for this weeks DL... It's one thing dealing with kids, but how are you supposed to deal with their parents?! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems…

  44. Andrew Castle, All Inclusive Value & Owning Up

    · 42 min · S11 E12 · Explicit

    Mr & Mrs Whitehall met Andrew Castle this week and apparently Mrs Whitehall was a BIG fan. Plus, what to do in an incredibly embarrassing situation and why an all inclusive holiday can be made stressful. ✉️ You can…

  45. LIFE LESSONS: "Believe in yourself!"

    · 22 min · Bonus · Explicit

    You'll NEVER guess who used to own Whitehall Towers... How has this only just come out now?! Play a game with yourself and have a guess before you listen. This week, a DL needs pepping up for a new job... You can do…

  46. The Boat Race, Social Intricacies & The Ultimate Pub Quiz Team

    · 44 min · S11 E11 · Explicit

    It's true to say that Mr & Mrs Whitehall are not, traditionally, 'pub people', but if they were called upon to form a pub quiz team, who would get the nod?! Plus, a moderate-to-large rant about the Thames rowers at…

  47. LIFE LESSONS: "You can't leave a clock unwound."

    · 24 min · Bonus · Explicit

    Amongst Mr Whitehall's many interests, he has a bit of a thing for clocks. Mrs Whitehall isn't fussed either way, but she knows a thing or two about another topic in this weeks bonus and that's collecting randoms...…

  48. Vicar Embarrassment, Farm Shops & Parenting In Seattle

    · 42 min · S11 E10 · Explicit

    The Wittering Whitehalls, still at the BBH (Banbury Bolthole) come to you with another romp through the emails inbox. Have you ever embarrassed yourself in front of a vicar? Have you ever considered becoming a Monk?…

  49. LIFE LESSONS: "The G.O.A.T snack."

    · 23 min · Bonus · Explicit

    FIRST THINGS FIRST: Misophonia sufferers, beware... This episode contains crisp crunching. Secondly, you'll never guess where Mr Whitehalls sensible weight gaining journey has taken him now!! You can email your…

  50. Spirits, Marital Matching & Brazilian Jazz

    · 44 min · S11 E9 · Explicit

    Mr Whitehall receives an invitation from a DL this week, but will he accept? Meanwhile, Mrs Whitehall considers whether or not she'd like contact from the other side. You can email your questions, thoughts or problems…

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