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The Wittering Whitehalls
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. 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…
Episodes
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LIFE LESSONS: "Hate losing things? You NEED to do this..."
This week, a DL story reminds Mrs Whitehall of a pre-holiday drama which unfolded and nearly ruined everything! Do you hate losing things? EVERYBODY DOES! If…
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Will Mr Whitehall go trick-or-treating for the FIRST TIME?
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…
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LIFE LESSONS: "A salesman is ALWAYS selling something..."
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…
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Mr Whitehall's FIRST Pumpkin Latte...
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…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Trouble sleeping? TRY THIS!"
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…
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The time Mrs Whitehall refused to do THAT for a job...
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…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Married a grump? There's probably not a lot you can do..."
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…
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Mrs Whitehall caught a couple "AT IT"!
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…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Find your community!"
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…
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Hilary Whitehall's secret for dealing with MOODY TEENS...
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…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Give leather (or pleather) jackets a chance!"
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…
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The shortest question the Whitehalls have EVER answered...
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…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Bidets?? Don't knock it until you've tried it!"
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…
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Actors in commercials... Michael & Hilary reveal the truth!
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…
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LIFE LESSONS: "This maths trick will BLOW YOUR MIND."
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…
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Nigel the puppy is still VERY naughty...
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…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Your parents might be right... But that doesn't mean you should listen to them."
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…
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My Dad's table manners are VILE...
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…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Buying presents for kids? They HAVE to be the same!"
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…
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The Whitehall cure for PASSIVE AGGRESSION!
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 &…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Don't overthink it."
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…
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I'm struggling to find love... Please help!
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…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Lay out the ground rules FIRST."
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…
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Do THIS to guarantee good weather!
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…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Put your f***ing phone down!"
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…
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My Husband Wants To Watch The Final... On Our 30th Wedding Anniversary!
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…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Mother-in-laws? Be gentle..."
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…
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My Dad is OBSESSED with tracking updates...
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…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Just be nice to people in retail!"
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…
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Stop it, Donald Trump...
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…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Electric car owners need your help!"
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…
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A DL Party on hottest day of the year...
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…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Doom scrolling? Here's what you need..."
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…
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My landlord is moving in next door... HELP!
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…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Hairspray has MANY uses."
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?…
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Some sad news...
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!…
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The Inaugural DL Do!
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…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Paint it black!" (with special guest Dr Oscar Duke!)
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…
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Amsterdam Studies, Red Wine & Lying (with special guest Dr Oscar Duke!)
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…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Get a professional."
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…
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Jack's Wedding, The Jumbo Jet & Still Teaching At 90
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…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Get it done."
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…
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Ruby, Ruby, Ruby!
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?!…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Let them find their own way."
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…
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Andrew Castle, All Inclusive Value & Owning Up
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…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Believe in yourself!"
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…
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The Boat Race, Social Intricacies & The Ultimate Pub Quiz Team
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?!…
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LIFE LESSONS: "You can't leave a clock unwound."
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…
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Vicar Embarrassment, Farm Shops & Parenting In Seattle
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…
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LIFE LESSONS: "The G.O.A.T snack."
FIRST THINGS FIRST: Misophonia sufferers, beware... This episode contains crisp crunching. Secondly, you'll never guess where Mr Whitehalls sensible weight…
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Spirits, Marital Matching & Brazilian Jazz
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…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Always travel with a pen and a post-it note."
This weeks bonus episode is frothing with very exciting ideas and it's not short on advice either... What are your unexpected must-haves? You can email your…
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A DL Meetup, Opening Post & RUBIES!
What is the traditional gift for a 40th wedding anniversary? If you didn't already know, this episode will tell you in no uncertain terms: It's RUBIES. Plus, a…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Say it with a smile."
Because The Wittering Whitehalls has been trucking on for so long, there are lots of well-established traditions that we all love. This week, it's one of those…
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The Brits, Emus & Lumpy Downloads
Mrs Whitehall made the MOST of the Brits the other week... Sadly, Mr Whitehall had other plans which involved staying at home and most definitely, not going to…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Need to be productive? Get in the bath."
Do you have a bath? Could you gain access to a bath if not? Mrs Whitehall says that if you need a to have a good think, you can't beat a nice hot soak. You can…
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Goody Two Shoes, Stubbornness & Favourite Weird Smells
It's a packed one this week, DL's. The mail bag at Whitehall Towers was brimming with thoughts, feelings and stories, from class clowning, to an older…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Give them the WRONG time..."
Do you deal with persistent latecomers? Mrs Whitehall has PLENTY of experience in this area with a certain someone who you might have heard of... You can email…
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Upgrades, Inheritance & Bearing A Grudge
Another week and another surfeit of emails, with a surprise guest out of the blue! How might you get an upgrade on a flight, do you hold any grudges and which…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Keep a spare key... Somewhere..."
This week, DL Joel has a right old tale to tell! What a situation he found himself in!! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to…