# Dire Straits, Vans & A Platypus

An episode of [The Wittering Whitehalls](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1630153508), 25 Aug 2025, 43 min.

Audio: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/96d08c1a-3d26-433a-a0de-6b12304e1452.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=5eee6528-f53e-436d-831f-48882cc3c9a2&aw_0_1st.episodeid=96d08c1a-3d26-433a-a0de-6b12304e1452

So, what happened to Churchill's platypus, gifted to him during the war, by the people of Australia? The mystery is solved! Plus, Mrs Whitehall behind the wheel of a van and Mr Whitehall making a luncheon faux pas. JOIN THE WITTERING WHITEHALLS FOR THEIR BARELY (A)LIVE TOUR: https://thewitteringwhitehalls.co.uk/ You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com Or, perhaps you'd like to send a WhatsApp message or Voice note? Why not?! Send them in to +447712147236 This episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.

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