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The Wittering Whitehalls

JOIN THE WITTERING WHITEHALLS FOR THEIR BARELY (A)LIVE TOUR: https://thewitteringwhitehalls.co.uk/ 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]

During your coffee break

While brewing your morning coffee

While taking a quick jog

LIFE LESSONS: "Elf on the Shelf? Try this..."
LIFE LESSONS: "There's CCTV everywhere..."
LIFE LESSONS: "It's not the 1950's any more."
LIFE LESSONS: "Let them make their own mistakes!"
LIFE LESSONS: "How to get guests to leave when the night's over!"
LIFE LESSONS: "Let sleeping dogs lie..."
LIFE LESSONS: "You CAN have too many paintings."
LIFE LESSONS: "Run your own race!"
LIFE LESSONS: "There's nothing wrong with agreeing to disagree."
LIFE LESSONS: "Try the shower!"
LIFE LESSONS: "You never know who you might bump into..."
LIFE LESSONS: "Try everything once."
LIFE LESSONS: "Speak to Citizens Advice!"
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 jog in the park

LIFE LESSONS: "We don't want AI art."
LIFE LESSONS: "Go heavy on your condiments."
LIFE LESSONS: "Prolific is prolific."
LIFE LESSONS: "Take the stairs."
LIFE LESSONS: "Play to your audience."
LIFE LESSONS: "If you're flying solo, don't wear the onesie."
LIFE LESSONS: "Couples who cook together... Are more than welcome to do so!"
LIFE LESSONS: "Try new things. Face your fears!"
LIFE LESSONS: "There's always another restaurant..."
LIFE LESSONS: "You can't be good at everything."
LIFE LESSONS: "No games at the table, thank you."
LIFE LESSONS: "You can't improve the future, without disturbing the present."
LIFE LESSONS: "Join the local cricket team..."
LIFE LESSONS: "Try a bread maker!"
LIFE LESSONS: "Crime doesn't pay..."
LIFE LESSONS: "You can't control nature."
LIFE LESSONS: "Write it down."
LIFE LESSONS: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
LIFE LESSONS: "It's all about perception."
LIFE LESSONS: "There's not an awful lot you can do about moths."
LIFE LESSONS: "Dim the lights and relax."
LIFE LESSONS: "Get yourself a towel that nobody else has got."
LIFE LESSONS: "Don't give up."
LIFE LESSONS: "The devil is in the detail!"
LIFE LESSONS: "Try this trick when you're taking a picture..."
LIFE LESSONS: "Honesty & openness is the way forward."
LIFE LESSONS: "You can do an awful lot with rhubarb."
LIFE LESSONS: "Do a final sweep!"
LIFE LESSONS: "Make sure you've got a boxset downloaded."
LIFE LESSONS: "Lending something? You need to lay out terms and conditions."
LIFE LESSONS: "Always take your phone into an unfamiliar loo..."

On a long drive through the countryside

BARELY ALIVE IN SALFORD: "I s*x your body now?"
BARELY ALIVE IN STOCKTON: "Chicken Parmo!?"
BARELY ALIVE IN CREWE! "Absolute RUBBISH!"
BARELY ALIVE IN BRADFORD: "HOW MUCH!?"
BARELY ALIVE IN BIRMINGHAM! "Extra large and extra hard..."
BARELY ALIVE IN GUILDFORD! "It's always AMERICANS."
Standing, Roaring & Discussions At The Dinner Table
Cybertrucks, WFH & The "Cotswolds"
The Annexe, Tired Winston & Spirit Animals Revisited
Dire Straits, Vans & A Platypus
Old Gits Road Trip, Neighbourly Apologies & Councillor Ollie
Sliding Doors, Elvis Presley & Spotted In The Wild
Keepsakes, Wading In & Churchill Books
Theft, Water Leaks & The Sewing Machine Museum (revisited)
Vengeance, Nail-Biting & Toby Jugs
Dr. Who, Childhood Memories & Shooting Your Bolt Early
Restaurant Etiquette, Old English & Sodington Hall
Teaching, Stripping & Accepting Help (with special guest Laura Smyth!)
Derrick Destruction, Wrong Speed & Bowls
Birthday Arrest, Renovations & Water-Ma-Trout
Safari, Java & A Swiss Army Knife
UFO's, The Shoey & Beans Off Toast
Corpse Flower, Havers Revisited & Taumata­whakatangihanga­koauau­o­tamatea­turi­pukaka­piki­maunga­horo­nuku­pokai­whenua­ki­tana­tahu
Possums, The Rider & Final Thoughts (with special guest Jack Whitehall!)
AI Podcasting, Cold Water & Caravans
Marmalade, P.G. Wodehouse & Vasectomies
Churchill's Mower, Afternoon Tea & Moving Back Home
An Engagement Ring, A Songwriter & An Exploitative Neighbour
Nursing, Copycats & Guitar Lessons
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

While on a long drive