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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 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 [email protected] Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/ For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: [email protected]

Sipping coffee while commuting

LIFE LESSONS: "Give it the beans..."
LIFE LESSONS: "Be true to yourself."
LIFE LESSONS: "Never let the truth get in the way of a good story."
LIFE LESSONS: "Answering the door? Put on a coat!"
LIFE LESSONS: "Mulch your beds."
LIFE LESSONS: "It's not ungrammatical, it's just silly."
LIFE LESSONS: "Try a six second kiss, or a twenty second hug."
LIFE LESSONS: "Keep up with the house maintenance!"
LIFE LESSONS: "Always keep the receipt!"
LIFE LESSONS: "The Grandparents know what they're doing!"
LIFE LESSONS: "If there's an old man in YOUR seat, let him sit in it."
LIFE LESSONS: "Don't leave packing to the very last minute!"
LIFE LESSONS: "Use a loo brush."
LIFE LESSONS: "Don't go too hard..."
LIFE LESSONS: "You rest, you rust..."
LIFE LESSONS: "If you're doing something illicit, make sure you're wearing a sturdy walking shoe."
LIFE LESSONS: "Always double and triple check, before you post something!"
LIFE LESSONS: "Warm it, before you whip it in."
LIFE LESSONS: "Everything Frittata..."
LIFE LESSONS: "It's often easier to pull than to push."
LIFE LESSONS: "Sit down and shut the f*** up."
LIFE LESSONS: "Join The National Trust... For Uncle Neil."
LIFE LESSONS: "Let people know they're in your thoughts."
LIFE LESSONS: "Draw the battle lines early."
LIFE LESSONS: "Get the first few rounds..."
LIFE LESSONS: "Get with the tech!"
LIFE LESSONS: "Be prepared!"
LIFE LESSONS: "Watch out for a trip... Or a fall..."
LIFE LESSONS: "Avoid committees at all costs."
LIFE LESSONS: "Try and make time for a date night."
LIFE LESSONS: "Don't shut your mind off to making new friends."
LIFE LESSONS: "Never mind post-it notes... Leave them an instructional video!"
LIFE LESSONS: "If you're dropping a pin... Make sure it's in the right location."
LIFE LESSONS: "Pop it in a houseplant..."
LIFE LESSONS: "Try a dishwasher tab down the loo..."
LIFE LESSONS: "Hay fever sufferer? Try this..."
LIFE LESSONS: "Always double check the invitation..."

Enjoying a leisurely stroll in the park

Driving through scenic routes

The Local Council, After-Show Rituals & Tour Diaries!
Stockings, Cards & Christmas Movies (with special guests Jordan North & William Hanson!)
George Martin, Christmas In The Garage & Poached Turkey
New York, Tasmania & Yawping Cats
Light Packing, Flying Cars & Shoegate
Wobbly Shoes, Hugh of Orange & Sightseeing On Tour
Wardrobe Malfunctions, Toothgate & Katie from Kent
Master of Ceremonies, A Photo Request & Musophobia
Imposter Syndrome, The Wrong Present & Historical Jesus
Trick Or Treating, The Mystery Cone & A First Time Comedian
Spiders, Bingo & Plant Wars
Attracting Attention, Family Crests & Going On Holiday With A Stranger
Corfu, Old Friends & Old Flames
Hoof Trimming, Teen Holidays & A Swedish Office Debacle
New Series "Drop", Donald Duck & Roast Potato Gate
Dietary Requirements, Playing A Character & 'Rawdogging'
Doppelgängers, Hot Wax & Fatherhood with My Father
A Wedding Dress, A 'SCUDL' & Throop
Pimple Popping, Artificial Intelligence & Shakespeare
A Sewing Machine, An Organ & Seven Miles To Bermondsey
Dinner Parties, Man Caves & Audiobooks
Recommendations, Empty Nests & "Buh-Bum"
Cohabiting, University & Dream Analysis
Sharing Digs, Awards Ceremonies & Breaking World Records
Helpful Hindering, Herbal Tea & Daredevils
Red Flags, Letter Writing & Split Infinitives
Worst Pain Homework, Binge Watching & A DL Pilot
Godly, Noble & Hilarious (with special guest Patricia Hodge!)
Practical Jokes, Craft Projects & Home Videos
Body Hair, Caving & A Friend's Sister
Health & Safety, Fancy Shoes & "Where Do Babies Come From?"
Step Counting, Incense & Bluetooth Mishaps
Sexist Remarks, Solving A Mystery & Dating In DC
American Tourists, Celebrity Products & Retro Toys (with special guests Woody Harrelson & Laura Louie!)
National Service, Running A Pub & Motorway Services
Winston, Alternative Medicine & A Lovely Update
The Ick, Toddler Tantrums & A Tricky Wedding Situation
Tellings Off, Bad Influences & Ghostly Images
Pantomimes, Adrenaline Junkies & Turning Into Your Parents
Turin, Berlin, Los Angeles & Beyond...
Hidden Snacks, The Future & 'Would You Rather?' (with special guest James O'Brien!)
Gloomy Weather, Accents & Star Wars
Meeting Your Heroes, Leaving The Children & Sitting In A Van...
Announcements, Photography & The Singing Telegram
Handkerchieves, Breakfast & Dress-Making Scissors
Fridge Magnets, Big Birthdays & Getting Caught Chatting
Managing Time, Childhood Genius & A Feline Listener
Technical Mishaps, Underpants, & Continuity Errors
American Food, Name Dropping & Captain B
A Saucy Audition, A Whopper & "Extending All Courtesies"
The Wedding Debrief, A Heavenly Voice & A Cashless Flight
A Free Bike, A Messy Neighbour & A Nightmare At Passport Control
FoMO, Small Talk & The Family Business
Two Typewriters, A Great Grandfather & Some Hearing Aids...
Keeping Cool, A Chiropody Tour & A Bottle For A Special Occasion