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Wanging On with Graham Norton and Maria McErlane
Platform Media
71 episodes
Graham Norton is reunited with his dear friend Maria McErlane to dish out average advice and so-so solutions to your everyday dilemmas.
More about the show
Together they do their level best to tackle office politics, friendship tensions, unruly pets, neighbourly disputes and family bust-ups. Plus you - the ‘Wangers’ - can wade in with your nuggets of wisdom too. Each week, Graham and Maria share the latest in their life - be it bikes, books, haircuts or hangover cures. They’ll also pass judgement on your most peculiar proclivities in Am I Weird?
So don’t let your problems get you down, let Graham and Maria help! Subscribe to Wanging On, wherever you get your podcasts.
To send in your dilemma, email wangingon@listen.co.uk
Wanging On with Graham and Maria is produced by Platform Media.
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Do Dangerous Drivers Have a Death Wish? Maria and Graham Discuss
This week there's a dilemma about a friend's terrible driving: how do you tell them? Plus Graham and Maria are wanging about smelly laundry and being nude in front of your pets. And there's a delicate dilemma about…
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Mother in Law Inheritance Drama Splits Married Couple Apart
Graham and Maria get VERY annoyed at an inheritance dilemma this week. Plus, is it possible to date without having sex? And is David Blaine's magic actually quite boring? Get stuck in to this week's Wanging On session!…
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Should I Find a Lover? Graham and Maria Give Advice
Graham and Maria wang on about sex in long term relationships, making friends as an adult, and sticking cotton buds in your ear (don't!) 📧 Don't let a life dilemma get you down! Let Graham and Maria do that instead!…
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Is It Ever OK to Have Kids Just for the 'Optics'?
Graham and Maria tackle a gay adoption dilemma head on. Plus there's the bizarre case of the family who go to the dentist together, and Graham and Maria share their views on smoking and vaping. 📧 Got a dilemma? Need…
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The Graham Norton Show Is Back: Graham Forgets His Guests' Names...
Graham's chat show returns for 2026: he spills the beans on dynamite guest combinations, and if he ever forgets his guests' names after interviewing them for an hour. Spoiler alert: he does. Also: what if somebody…
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Graham Gave a Stranger £100… Then Regretted It
Graham reveals how he was tricked into sending £100 to someone claiming they needed money for drama school. Plus, Graham and Maria tackle a listener dilemma about plastic surgery, and there's yet another office affair…
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Is It OK for a 47-Year-Old Woman to Sleep With a 21-Year-Old?
Graham and Maria tackle two listener dilemmas that have caused more debate than ever before: - Is it OK for a 47-year-old woman to sleep with a 21-year-old man? - And would you change your baby on a friend's living…
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My Husband Sleeps Naked... From The Waist Down?!
Today: messages about a man sleeping like Winnie the Pooh with just a t-shirt on, and a lady playing tennis with a friend who's a bit rubbish. Plus: Maria has been feeding her book into AI - is that wise? 📧 If you…
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Oops! I Snitched on the Office Affair! 🫢
Graham and Maria react to one listener who has accidentally exposed their colleague's secret affair... Plus they share their memories of back to school season. Also: what annoying stuff does your algorithm keep showing…
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Graham Forgot He Interviewed Britney 🤦🏻♂️
Graham reveals how his terrible memory has got him into trouble. Plus: would you sell pictures of your feet online for extra cash? Should you...?! He and Maria give their take. It's all right here in this week's…
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My Teenager Watches Porn
Graham and Maria tackle a listener dilemma about a teenager watching porn, leading to a chat about sex education and why, as Graham puts it, “porn is not the same as sex”. They also share some hilarious memories of…
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Did Sharon Osbourne Send People Dog Poo?💩
Can you comment on somebody else's bad tattoos? How would Graham and Maria play Pointless Celebrities? And what are the best service stations in the UK? All these questions are addressed this week, plus Graham and…
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Help! I Fancy My Mother-in-Law 🫣
How do you solve an inappropriate crush on your mother-in-law? Graham Norton and Maria McErlane tackle one of the most awkward listener dilemmas yet. Plus, Graham goes on a hilarious rant about cyclists in Lycra and…
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Graham and Maria DIVIDED over Lawn Mowing Drama
Expect dilemmas about aggressive lawn mowing and annoying fertility questions this week. Graham absolutely cracks himself up uncontrollably (again). Plus he and Maria reflect on the "joyful boredom" of school summer…
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Graham & Maria VEXED Over Married Teacher SCANDAL
YIKES. Two teachers are copping off - and one of them is married! Also this week: Graham and Maria are excited for their Edinburgh live show and there's a dilemma about phone addiction. Plus: have you heard of "fart…
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Graham on Fame, Autographs and Photos 📸
Graham reflects on his experiences of fame, and how he reacts to people asking him for photos and autographs. Plus! Dilemmas ahoy: - What to do about an oppressive Mother-in-law... - When is 'too soon' to have a fling…
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Why This Was Graham's Easiest Madonna Interview Yet...
✨Graham spills all about his Madonna interview: does the Queen of Pop count him as a friend now?✨ Plus Graham and Maria tackle listener dilemmas: - Is it normal to fancy your therapist? - How on Earth do you deal with…
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Can You 'Return' a Badly-Behaved Dog?
If your dog is badly behaved, is it OK to return it to the breeder? How do you recover from a humiliating work faux-pas? And where is the best place to bury a body? Asking for a friend... 👀 Graham and Maria serve up…
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"Look Out Gabby Logan!" - Graham's Football 'Punditry' ⚽️
Graham and Maria attempt some football punditry with mixed results. Plus: - "My partner earns more than I do..." - "I don't want to read my friend's crap book..." - "Can I check my lamb chop into the cloakroom?" Get…
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Photoshopping Gran's Funeral Pics to Make her "Bustier"
This week: Graham's phone accidentally exposes one of his worst habits, Maria tackles a family trapped in ten years of relationship drama, and one listener admits to secretly Photoshopping their gran before her…
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A Cliché With a Company Laptop
Maria shares far more information than anyone needed about her dog's recovery, while Graham offers advice to a lovestruck manager whose fantasy relationship could blow up his life. Plus: condiment-fuelled marriage…
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Can You Flirt in LinkedIn DMs? 👀
This week: dilemmas about cheating on your hairdresser and slipping into LinkedIn DMs... Plus! Graham and Maria want to create some Wanging On merch - but they clearly need some inspiration... Do you have a dilemma?…
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A SCANDALOUS workplace affair... and mesh underwear
One Wanger brings news of outrageous office adultery... and it's hardly a secret amongst the staff. Plus: how do you stop your mother-in-law ironing your sexy mesh pants? That's a genuine question. Now here's the…
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Yuk! A Coughy Kathy in the Office. Plus Graham's underwhelming holiday...
Graham has been on holiday but don't ask him how it was. Also! There are dilemmas about office coughing and a tricky summer house share. Gosh! We would just love to discuss your dilemma! If ya fancy it, please send…
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It's Eurovision Week!! Graham's thoughts on Vienna, Australia and his Favourite Eurovision Moments
Graham's bags are packed for Eurovisionnn!! Plus there are dilemmas about teenage drinking and a neighbour's invasive ivy grrr. Dive in to your weekly fix of Wanging On... We would love to Wang On about your dilemma!…
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Graham's Friendship with Carrie Fisher. Plus: Star Wars and Sloppy Kisses...
Graham and Maria talk about Star Wars and the late great Carrie Fisher. Plus this week's dilemmas are about sloppy kisses from relatives and HR drama in the Chef's Kitchen! Send your dilemma to Wanging On! Email…
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Wanging On is Going Live!
Graham and Maria have all the deets of their first ever live edition of Wanging On - and you can be there! You can get tickets from gildedballoon.co.uk from 11am GMT on Wednesday April 29th. See Gilded Balloon for…
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Graham's Thoughts on Ozempic
Graham and Maria discuss the pros and cons of Ozempic. Plus in this week's dilemmas: anxieties about being childless in your thirties, and how to 'shoo away' a clingy customer at the market... Get in touch with the…
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SNL UK and Accidental P*rn
Graham and Maria share their thoughts on SNL UK (and some BTS insights). A lady needs help dealing with some unwanted porn on her work computer. Plus one Wanger's husband is sending messages to an "old" flame. Crack…
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My Husband Wants Gay Sex
This week, Graham and Maria respond to a woman whose husband wants to experiment in the bedroom with another man. One Wanger wants advice on how NOT to be an a**ehole boss. Graham and Maria reminisce about Easter and…
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'Doggie Thursday' and Graham the Birthday Boy...!
It's Graham's birthday this week! Plus there are two family dilemmas - one about awful violin playing, and one about tricky weight loss. Also: Am I Weird continues to delight and fascinate - get ready to be introduced…
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Is This the Weirdest Family Habit We’ve Ever Heard?
Graham and Maria are full of the delights of spring this week. They've got dilemmas about a filthy bedroom and a lady yearning to move to the UK... if only she could convince her husband. Plus, today's Am I Weird has…
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Can You Tell Someone Their Breath Stinks?
With the OSCARs over for another year, Graham and Maria share their award show memories. Plus there are some very relatable dilemmas about smelly breath and awkward social circles. You can send your dilemma to…
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Swingers Parties and Orgasms at the Dentist
A dilemma concerning unwanted orgasm sounds at the dentist is on the menu for Graham and Maria to tackle this week. Also one Wanger wonders whether he should go swinging. Plus Graham's doctor really wants him to poo in…
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My Bridesmaid is Too Pretty! Plus: A Dog with a Foot Fetish
Can somebody be 'too pretty' to be a bridesmaid? Is it weird for your dog to lick your toes? What can you do about a colleague's inappropriate touching? Graham and Maria chew over these questions in your weekly dollop…
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AI Is Writing Birthday Cards Now. We’re Done.
Graham sees red with a boyfriend's selfish snoozing. There's a dilemma about a copycat sister. Is it weird to read a book backwards?! Plus: Graham and Maria get in a lather about AI and robot hoovers. Hit play and…
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You Want to Watch Ugly People Cop Off?!
One listener has been caught 'mid-passionate ride' by her son - EEEK! Plus Graham and Maria have been enjoying Heated Rivalry, Maria reminisces about 70s Porn, and what's with all the hate for 'Dryrobe Wankers?'…
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Graham reveals all about Taylor Swift's Opalite Music Video!!!
Graham dishes EVERYTHING about his secret shoot for Taylor Swift's Opalite music video! He tells Maria all about when and where it was shot, how long he had to keep it a secret, and what Taylor is like as a Director.…
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Neglected Dogs and Unloved Ducks: Graham and Maria Advise
This week Maria DELIGHTS with a truly embarrassing story of epic proportions. Plus there's an irresponsible dog-sitting dilemma, and smelly obsessions in Am I Weird. It's all inside your weekly helping of Wanging On!…
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How Long Will Graham Continue with his TV Show?
Graham reflects on his highlights from this series of the chat show - including interviewing Kim Kardashian and being invited to Taylor Swift's wedding! Plus - he's extended his contract (hooray!), but how long for?…
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DON'T Reveal the Affair!!
Graham and Maria 'wang on' about judgemental dentists and historic love affairs. Plus: when should you just let a friendship die? Treat yourself and tap 'Follow' on Spotify, or 'Subscribe' wherever you get your…
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Unwanted Nudes and Age-Gap Flings
How do you tell someone you've seen their steamy photos? How long should you continue a love affair with somebody 20 years older? And is it weird to put Salad Cream on a Roast Dinner?! Graham and Maria debate all the…
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Too Much Cake and Not Enough Sex
Graham and Maria advise on a relationship without enough sex, and an office with far too many treats! Plus, is there any place more depressing than the gym in January? Make yourself a New Year's Resolution to enjoy…
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He's Very 'Handsy' - Should I Speak Up?
Graham and Maria are dealing with some tricky husbands this week... One is very poorly dressed, and the other is little too 'touchy feely...' Plus Graham loves Crocs... like REALLY loves them. Wanging On drops every…
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Christmas Telly Nostalgia from Graham and Maria!
This week's 'thorny' questions include: - Can you charge someone for attending a party... at your house?! - What's all the fuss over the Louvre? - Is it terrible to move away from the Grandparents? Plus lots of festive…
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Throuple Trouble!! Plus: Why Doesn't My Husband Fart?
Oh dear... one Wanger has some drama from a throuple in the family. Also this week: - Do you watch Dr. Pimple Popper? - Is it healthy to fart? - How many unread emails are in your inbox? Plus the tyranny of…
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How to Fight Loneliness in Adult Life - Graham and Maria share their advice
Graham and Maria reflect on a touching dilemma from a listener struggling to make friends. Plus, we have an impatient fiancée-to-be, and it's Maria's birthday this week! Email your dilemmas, or any other business, to…
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Sleeping with Married Men... Plus: Mutiny in the Book Club!! Graham and Maria are on the case
How do you get over your lover... when he goes back to his wife? How do you solve discord in the Book Club? And is it weird if you can't wink? Graham and Maria 'Wang On' about all this and more - plus tis the season…
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Do You Dunk? Plus: Gay Life in the Countryside
This week one Wanger has a dilemma about some over-friendly rural gays. There's a debate about weird food combos - do you dip your burger in your milkshake? And what to do about a Granny who stuffs the kids with junk…
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"I Strongly Suspect my Colleague of Eating my Lunch" - plus other grave dilemmas...
Watch out: there's a lunch thief about. Also: - One Wanger wants to give up her job and become a Trad Wife - Is it weird to go to the cinema alone? - Plus Graham's back on his bike! Cue a rant about middle aged men…
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