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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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PJ's In Public, Spring Break & Housework Dancing
All DL's are going to have ideas about what makes a 'classic' WW's episode, but surely any time Mr Whitehall is bursting into song (more than once) has got to…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth."
We've all heard Mrs Whitehall's tips on keeping this and that in the fridge to use again... A smidge of this and a dollop of that... Well, this week's DL has a…
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Fasting, Fixing & Superstition
Do you ever sit and watch or listen to The Wittering Whitehalls, thinking "I wonder what, exactly, Mr Whitehall is reading at the moment." Has that ever…
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LIFE LESSONS: “Break it down into manageable chunks.”
Every DL email (or WhatsApp!) that comes into the inbox is a treat and keeps the Whitehalls wittering, but sometimes a DL goes over and above with detail and…
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Bulldozing, Transparent Facilities & Red Trousers
You surely know them... The red trouser brigade? Maybe you're one of them! This week, a DL needs help with their presumptuous brother and the Whitehalls give…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Don't start too early..."
As we go through life, we're sometimes compelled to get shot of everything and start again... This week, a DL has questions about her Mother, who seems intent…
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Words of The Year, Madeira Mystery & Replaced by The Dog
Hopefully the wait wasn't too long... The Wittering Whitehalls are back on the airwaves and it's time to hit the ground running in 2026. A quick look back at…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Don't set yourself up to fail."
Having kept you company throughout the Christmas and New Year break, (if you got one, that is) Mr & Mrs Whitehall see out series 10 with some trademark advice…
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Grumpy Moments, Snipey Comments & Big Sit Down Chats
2025 was a big year in the land of The Wittering Whitehalls... A tour? Done and dusted? 10 series’?!! You'd better believe it. They'll keep coming too, because…
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LIFE LESSONS: "If in doubt, say nowt..."
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM WHITEHALL TOWERS! Wishing you a prosperous, healthy and fulfilling 2026 and thank you for being a DL! For the first episode of the year, Mr…
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Nodes, Thrift & More Nodes
This week is, somehow, all about nodes... You'll find out why. In the post-Christmas but pre-new-year fog, Mr & Mrs Whitehall convene to shine a light into the…
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Happy Christmas from Whitehall Towers!
What a treat! A Christmas Day special from Mr & Mrs Whitehall, straight from Whitehall Towers, to wherever you find yourself. Whatever you're doing and whether…
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Gliding, Skating & Christmassy Carpe Diem
Despite it being strongly against Mr Whitehall's wishes, this is a quite Christmas-heavy episode. 'Tis the season after all. Get ready for tinsel, mince pies…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Never trust a bannister."
This week, a DL shares plans for their 30th birthday party, to gauge whether it'll be a hit or not... The bottom line? Do what you want! It's your birthday!!…
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BARELY ALIVE IN SALFORD: "I s*x your body now?"
In the final date of The Wittering Whitehalls: Barely Alive 2025 tour, Michael & Hilary played to a sold out crowd at Salford's Quays Theatre. It was a lovely…
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LIFE LESSONS: "We don't want AI art."
There's no doubting it... AI is here and it's only going to get bigger, in all of our lives. But what about the AI art scene? Is it a danger to real art?…
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BARELY ALIVE IN STOCKTON: "Chicken Parmo!?"
Back on the road, for the last couple of this particular tour - The Wittering Whitehalls found themselves in Stockton-on-Tees for a wonderful audience at The…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Elf on the Shelf? Try this..."
This week's email comes from a DL who sounds less than enthusiastic about the magic of Elf-on-the-shelf... Naturally, Mr Whitehall agrees completely, but is…
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Video Meetings, Honours & Trends
You might think Mr Whitehall is a man immune to following a trend... You'd be wrong! Plus, a strange online habit from a DL's boss and whether or not a…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Go heavy on your condiments."
Mrs Whitehall is full of life lessons this week, to make up for the weeks where she's concerned she didn't explicitly deliver any. No danger of that here…
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BARELY ALIVE IN CREWE! "Absolute RUBBISH!"
As Mrs Whitehall is so keen to tell you, Crewe is a MAJOR junction in terms of rail travel in the UK... But they weren't just passing through. Mr & Mrs…
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LIFE LESSONS: "There's CCTV everywhere..."
Whilst the subject of this weeks email isn't at all funny, there was at least a bit of light in the darkness of it all. Flashers are apparently still an issue…
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BARELY ALIVE IN BRADFORD: "HOW MUCH!?"
In the second visit to Yorkshire on this tour, Mr & Mrs Whitehall got right into this Saturday night show, with a fantastic crowd. Expect unfortunate…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Prolific is prolific."
It's not the first time Mr & Mrs Whitehall have been asked for podcast recommendations, but there are so many these days - it's tough to keep up! Plus, snack…
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BARELY ALIVE IN BIRMINGHAM! "Extra large and extra hard..."
In the first of three nights of live shows on the bounce, Mr & Mrs Whitehall stopped off in bustling Birmingham for a rip-roaring evening. Expect awkward…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Take the stairs."
The Whitehalls returned from the Richmond Theatre, just down the road to Whitehall Towers; the shortest journey home yet! For this life lesson, a DL who is…
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BARELY ALIVE IN RICHMOND! "I think I'm in there..."
On to Richmond and what a fantastic audience they were... The Whitehalls met Charlie and glossed over whether or not he was old enough to be at the show…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Play to your audience."
As the dust settles on another wonderful tour show, Mr & Mrs Whitehall are back at Whitehall Towers to consider a life lesson... All brought on by a brilliant…
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BARELY ALIVE IN GUILDFORD! "It's always AMERICANS."
The tour carried on without pause this week, to the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford! Listen out for the moment Mr Whitehall commits fully to throwing the…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Sir will do."
After the DL's had left the auditorium and the long journey from York back to Whitehall Towers was complete, it was time to fire up the microphones once more…
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BARELY ALIVE IN YORK! "We've finally done it!"
It's ALIVE! Finally, after years of saying it would happen, here are The Wittering Whitehalls LIVE in a theatre, in front of a real audience!! Recorded at The…
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LIFE LESSONS: "If you're flying solo, don't wear the onesie."
Mr Whitehall's back is still bothering him, but it's not getting in the way of this weeks 'light' helping. A DL asks this week whether he was aware of Winston…
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Standing, Roaring & Discussions At The Dinner Table
Mr Whitehall is not at his physical best this week, following a mild back injury... That doesn't stop him from exercising his theatrical skills, though. It's…
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LIFE LESSONS: "It's not the 1950's any more."
An email from a DL all the way from Newfoundland this week! But should she come out of semi-retirement to do a fun job that gives her a break from house tasks?…
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Cybertrucks, WFH & The "Cotswolds"
Where are the Cotswolds? Well, Mr Whitehall has a pretty good idea of where ISN'T the Cotswolds... More on that later. Plus, the Cybertruck, more initialisms…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Let them make their own mistakes!"
It's not easy dealing with kids, at ANY age and the Whitehalls know that plenty well enough. This week, a DL seeks advice over their son and his girlfriend…
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The Annexe, Tired Winston & Spirit Animals Revisited
The Whitehalls are back to accompany you into the Autumn and there's no hanging about... This week, Mr Whitehall takes a very scientific, very in-depth quiz to…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Emojis might not mean what you think..."
It's time to test the emoji knowledge of two octogenarian men... Roll up, roll up! Mrs Whitehall, inspired by a curious DL, is going to quiz Michael and Neil…
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Victoria Wood, Sitcoms & ASMR (with special guest Neil Stacy!)
What an absolute TREAT! We've all heard plenty from Uncle Neil over the years on The Wittering Whitehalls, but here he is for a FULL EPISODE! Hear all about…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Couples who cook together... Are more than welcome to do so!"
This weeks email comes from a DL who's trying to reach a conclusion, but are they way off the mark? Plus... dog vomit, chives and delicious ice cream! JOIN THE…
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Dire Straits, Vans & A Platypus
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…
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LIFE LESSONS: "How to get guests to leave when the night's over!"
It's awkward, isn't it? You've yawned, you've cleared the plates, but the guests still aren't leaving. How would Mr & Mrs Whitehall deal with someone who just…
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The Spitfire, Shaving & Changing Your Mind
250 episodes and still going strong! So, how to celebrate? Sequins of course... And a sartorial nod to Winston Churchill. Naturally. There's not a DL in…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Try new things. Face your fears!"
This weeks life lesson is for DL Helen who is off on a cruise... But she's suddenly become nervous about the idea! Don't worry, Helen. You'll be fine! JOIN THE…
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Old Gits Road Trip, Neighbourly Apologies & Councillor Ollie
The Whitehalls have been all over the place this week. The West Country has been well and truly explored and they've got the souvenirs to prove it. Plus, an…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Don't leave your keys near the front door..."
What is a bowl if it's got a lid? Is it still a bowl? Just one of the ideas to be discussed on this very episode. The focus this week is home security after a…
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DAMs, Thames Swimming & The Wittering Whitehalls, The Musical!
Could we ever, in this lifetime, see a musical incarnation of The Wittering Whitehalls? A DL asks exactly that question. Plus, is there an answer to the 'dear…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Waste not, want not."
The DL's are nothing if not resourceful. This week, a DL shares an invention called 'dust of the garden'. What on earth can it be? JOIN THE WITTERING…
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Pogs, OnlyFans & ***** Lane
If you've ever enjoyed even a moment of the funny place names, a DL comes through with possibly the biggest hitter yet. See what you think. Plus, remember…
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LIFE LESSONS: "There's always another restaurant..."
Just a friendly piece of advice not to listen to this episode whilst you're eating! DL Phillippa has a horror story from a restaurant in Rome which had come…
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Sliding Doors, Elvis Presley & Spotted In The Wild
Have you checked out the FULL VIDEO EPISODES of The Wittering Whitehalls yet? Why not!? Go and have a look on Global Player & YouTube! So... A huge story this…
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LIFE LESSONS: "You can't be good at everything."
When the DL's have a cracking story to tell, The Wittering Whitehalls are all ears. This week, "Mrs Chips" (it's possible this is a pseudonym!) has a hilarious…
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Keepsakes, Wading In & Churchill Books
DL Kody describes some previous advice from Mrs Whitehall as "wading in, handbag first" in this episode. What a delightful turn of phrase! Plus, a lovely idea…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Violence is not the answer."
No violence, please. We're all better than that. This week, a DL posits a theory that Mr Whitehall might be all together more gentle than the image he likes to…
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Indecisiveness, Country Life & Sashaying...
Well, if that title doesn't cover everything you need it to, frankly, what have we become? The Whitehalls are on hand this week to help a DL who is buried in…
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LIFE LESSONS: Never give up!
Mr & Mrs Whitehall had a wedding to go to this week, so how did they get that wrong? Suffice to say that they did! Plus, an update from DL Claire about those…
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Theft, Water Leaks & The Sewing Machine Museum (revisited)
Do you know where your stop cock is? Behave yourself. This week, a tale of house ownership and the nightmares that can come in tow. Plus, Sewing Machine Josh &…
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LIFE LESSONS: "No games at the table, thank you."
If you're throwing a dinner party, you're more than welcome to entertain your guests however you like, but if Mr & Mrs Whitehall are in attendance, don't…
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Vengeance, Nail-Biting & Toby Jugs
Are you familiar with Toby Jugs? You will be after this weeks instalment of The Wittering Whitehalls! Plus, getting revenge on your partner (is it ever worth…
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LIFE LESSONS: "Let sleeping dogs lie..."
We all love a good tale of romance and especially one that was almost lost to the mists of time... That's exactly what DL Cristoph has this week! JOIN THE…