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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?!
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LIFE LESSONS: "Always have an escape route..."
It doesn't matter where you are... Mrs Whitehall ALWAYS recommends that you have a quick escape route. Find out why in this week's LIFE LESSON!
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17:4112/01/2023
Going It Alone, Dieting & What To Call Your "Lover"
Michael breathes a sigh of relief, as Whitehall Towers are finally, Christmas decoration-free! But with more emails to get through, there's no time for messing about. This week, there's advice on starting a business, how to stick to that new diet and what you can call your partner, if "boyfriend" or "girlfriend' seem a bit cringey!
Make sure you subscribe / follow so that you get the BONUS episodes every Thursday! The Wittering Whitehall's "Life Lessons" will educate, inform and delight, in a shorter (slightly) more concise package!
Don't forget! How To Survive Family Holidays by Jack Whitehall (with Hilary & Michael Whitehall!) is now available in paperback, at all good book shops!
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49:5909/01/2023
LIFE LESSONS: "Always be clear on the rules of engagement!"
It's quite a niche piece of advice this week, but you never know who might need to hear it. Suffice to say, that if you have a ballet dancer lodging in your house, make sure you're very up front about who should be doing their laundry...
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16:5405/01/2023
Home Decor, Karaoke & Admiration For Others
There's no mucking about as The Whitehalls enter 2023! It's a PACKED episode this week! There are emails pertaining to decor disagreements, go-to karaoke songs, imaginary restaurants and the admiration one might have for other people!
Make sure you subscribe / follow so that you get the BONUS episodes every Thursday! The Wittering Whitehall's "Life Lessons" will educate, inform and delight, in a shorter (slightly) more concise package!
Don't forget! How To Survive Family Holidays by Jack Whitehall (with Hilary & Michael Whitehall!) is now available in paperback, at all good book shops!
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41:2002/01/2023
LIFE LESSONS: "What to do with the Christmas leftovers?"
You know, by now, that Hilary has a few kitchen hacks up her sleeve, so here are a few more to help you decide what to do with those Christmas offcuts!
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20:4729/12/2022
Unwanted Gifts, Christmas Dinner & A Seasonal Party!
A VERY Merry Christmas, from The Wittering Whitehalls, to you!
It doesn't matter whether you've got a house full, or you're enjoying a quiet one to yourself, Hilary & Michael are popping round to discuss the most wonderful time of the year!
Make sure you subscribe / follow so that you get the BONUS episodes every Thursday! The Wittering Whitehall's "Life Lessons" will educate, inform and delight, in a shorter (slightly) more concise package!
Don't forget! How To Survive Family Holidays by Jack Whitehall (with Hilary & Michael Whitehall!) is now available in paperback, at all good book shops!
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44:5426/12/2022
LIFE LESSONS: "You can never have too many Christmas decorations!"
It ought to be said that only one half of The Wittering Whitehalls agrees with the title of this bonus episode... Can you guess who it is? It's almost Christmas and it's all go at Whitehall HQ!
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Don't forget! How To Survive Family Holidays by Jack Whitehall (with Hilary & Michael Whitehall!) is now available in paperback, at all good book shops!
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17:1522/12/2022
Taxidermy, Reading & Travelling For The First Time!
As the season of tinsel and goodwill descends upon us, Mr Whitehall grows grumpier by the second, so strap in! This week, a curious email about taxidermy, a question about The Whitehalls' reading habits and some senior travellers with a lack of experience!
And NEW FOR SERIES 2!!! Make sure you subscribe / follow so that you get the BONUS episodes every Thursday! The Wittering Whitehall's "Life Lessons" will educate, inform and delight, in a shorter (slightly) more concise package!
Don't forget! How To Survive Family Holidays by Jack Whitehall (with Hilary & Michael Whitehall!) is now available in paperback, at all good book shops!
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41:1419/12/2022
LIFE LESSONS: "You never know who you might meet at the reduced section!"
It's the gift that keeps on giving... More life hacks, anecdotes, tips and tricks that you can take with you on your own journey through life!
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Don't forget! How To Survive Family Holidays by Jack Whitehall (with Hilary & Michael Whitehall!) is now available in paperback, at all good book shops!
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20:4515/12/2022
Dating, Delivery Support & A Dining Disagreement
Mrs Whitehall kicks off this weeks episode with a minor overshare and it all just carries on from there! There's dating for the over sixties, a brand new baby (helped along by The Whitehalls and their witterings!) and Michael's rather predictable opinion on 'sharing platters'.
And NEW FOR SERIES 2!!! Make sure you subscribe / follow so that you get the BONUS episodes every Thursday! The Wittering Whitehall's "Life Lessons" will educate, inform and delight, in a shorter (slightly) more concise package!
Don't forget! How To Survive Family Holidays by Jack Whitehall (with Hilary & Michael Whitehall!) is now available in paperback, at all good book shops!
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41:5112/12/2022
LIFE LESSONS: "Mrs Whitehall's kitchen hacks..."
This is PROPER public service broadcasting... Mrs Whitehall has 1001 excellent kitchen hacks that will absolutely blow your mind and she's sharing them with you right here, right now!
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Don't forget! How To Survive Family Holidays by Jack Whitehall (with Hilary & Michael Whitehall!) is now available in paperback, at all good book shops!
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18:5608/12/2022
Moving House, Snazzy Dressing & Resolving Squabbles
Here's one for you, that's full to the point of bursting! There's a chance encounter on the stairs, a word on how to move house without falling out, how to make up if you DO fall out and whether or not a Whitehall shopping trip is a pleasant experience.
And NEW FOR SERIES 2!!! Make sure you subscribe / follow so that you get the BONUS episodes every Thursday! The Wittering Whitehall's "Life Lessons" will educate, inform and delight, in a shorter (slightly) more concise package!
Don't forget! How To Survive Family Holidays by Jack Whitehall (with Hilary & Michael Whitehall!) is now available in paperback, at all good book shops!
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41:1305/12/2022
LIFE LESSONS: "Do not go anywhere near nepotism..."
Struggling to hold down a job? Maybe you just can't get an interview to go your way...
Mr Whitehall tells the story of when Jack convinced him to travel all the way to Tintagel, with less than satisfactory results. Plus, the times Mrs Whitehall has narrowly missed out, to inspire any of you who might have incurred a recent career setback!
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18:3601/12/2022
Baby Names, Bullies & Travelling In Joggers
There's a wide selection of emails in this weeks Wittering Whitehall mail bag. From creative baby naming to a sage word on how to ward off the bullies at school. Plus, Australian mistranslation, shorts in the theatre and providing a 'public service'.
And NEW FOR SERIES 2!!! Make sure you subscribe / follow so that you get the BONUS episodes every Thursday! The Wittering Whitehall's "Life Lessons" will educate, inform and delight, in a shorter (slightly) more concise package!
Don't forget! How To Survive Family Holidays by Jack Whitehall (with Hilary & Michael Whitehall!) is now available in paperback, at all good book shops!
You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected]
46:2628/11/2022
LIFE LESSONS: "Making scrambled eggs? You'll need some eggs..."
There won't be too many of you who saw this one coming... This week, Mr Whitehall rolls up his sleeves and shows you what he's made of in the kitchen! With Hilary's supervision, you might just end up with a couple of recipes to have a go at!
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Don't forget! How To Survive Family Holidays by Jack Whitehall (with Hilary & Michael Whitehall!) is now available in paperback, at all good book shops!
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23:0124/11/2022
A Proposal, A Painting & A Children's Entertainer
Michael & Hilary are back for another Monday mooch through your emails! This week, an embarrassing conversation that needs having with a teenager, a disappointing visit to an art gallery and a terrible entertainer.
And NEW FOR SERIES 2!!! Make sure you subscribe / follow so that you get the BONUS episodes every Thursday! The Wittering Whitehall's "Life Lessons" will educate, inform and delight, in a shorter (slightly) more concise package!
Don't forget! How To Survive Family Holidays by Jack Whitehall (with Hilary & Michael Whitehall!) is now available in paperback, at all good book shops!
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43:0721/11/2022
LIFE LESSONS: "If you aim for on time, you're going to be late..."
We can all agree on this lesson for life, can't we? No... Of course not. See if you can predict where Mr & Mrs Whitehall pitch themselves in this argument and absorb their advice accordingly.
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Don't forget! How To Survive Family Holidays by Jack Whitehall (with Hilary & Michael Whitehall!) is now available in paperback, at all good book shops!
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17:4617/11/2022
Nicknames, Sex Education & DIY
What an enticing episode title!? Michael begins this week with a tale from the night before, where he was seated under a powerful air-conditioning unit and then got into a taxi with a man who was apparently oblivious to him. Plus, the family nickname list (it's a long one), how to educate your teens about sex and whether or not DIY is popular at Whitehall HQ.
And NEW FOR SERIES 2!!! Make sure you subscribe / follow so that you get the BONUS episodes every Thursday! The Wittering Whitehall's "Life Lessons" will educate, inform and delight, in a shorter (slightly) more concise package!
Don't forget! How To Survive Family Holidays by Jack Whitehall (with Hilary & Michael Whitehall!) is now available in paperback, at all good book shops!
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39:1314/11/2022
LIFE LESSONS: "Always tell the truth... Or don't."
So here's the very first LIFE LESSON from Mr & Mrs Whitehall. A snack-sized nugget, to give you food-for-thought over the weekend. In this first bonus helping, Hilary & Michael consider when it's best to tell the truth and when it's far better not to!
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23:0010/11/2022
Bucket Lists, Old Heads & Conspiracy Theories!
They are returned, DL's! Back once again, to answer your questions, mull your queries and put the world to rights. In the first outing of series two, Michael misunderstands the point of a bucket list and Hilary wastes no time in making one!
And NEW FOR SERIES 2!!! Make sure you subscribe / follow so that you get the BONUS episodes every Thursday! The Wittering Whitehall's "Life Lessons" will educate, inform and delight, in a shorter (slightly) more concise package!
Don't forget! How To Survive Family Holidays by Jack Whitehall (with Hilary & Michael Whitehall!) is now available in paperback, at all good book shops!
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43:2307/11/2022
Bermuda Shorts, Andouillette & Wasabi!
So here it is, the last from The Wittering Whitehalls... FOR NOW! Keep an eye on this feed to see if they return... In this quick fire episode, Hilary & Michael make their way through some of the shorter questions they've had knocking around in the inbox, so prepare to find out Michael's favourite swear word (why not have a guess?), why Hilary can't stand an andouillette sausage and what REALLY happened when Jack gave Michael a wasabi nut!
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39:5926/09/2022
Kryptonite, Sports Day & Money Management
You know The Wittering Whitehalls by now... Ask Michael a question about cryptocurrency and what do you get...? A story about Superman of course! Plus, find out how Hilary balances the books in The Whitehall household and why there's beef with the Department of Work and Pensions...
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45:5420/09/2022
Meditation, Horoscopes & Ghostly Goings-On
Are you sitting comfortably? Good. Let's drift into an other worldly state, with the help of Mr & Mrs Whitehall. Hear all about Hilary's wretched evening in a room full of smoke and find out Michael's opinion on horoscopes... Have a guess...
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40:1613/09/2022
Robots, Time Travel & Learning A New Skill
It's up and away and off to the future for The Whitehalls this week. How would Michael deal with a house full of robots and what would he do with a time machine? Plus, does Hilary like the idea of becoming a circus ringmaster and what would she say to her younger self?
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41:4205/09/2022
Phobias, Vaping & A Funeral Cortège
This week, it's time to come clean about irrational fears, vexatious behaviours and stressful situations. Plus, find out why The Whitehall's almost caused a scene in the middle of a funeral cortège!
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34:3229/08/2022
Camping, Haggling & A "Holy Man"
The emails keep on coming and The Whitehalls are more than happy to keep on wittering! This week, Mrs Whitehall tells us all just how much Mr Whitehall loves (loathes) camping and they embark upon a jaunt to the markets of Istanbul, the historic sights of Australia and the raunchy, darkened rooms of Las Vegas!
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36:1222/08/2022
Nail Polish-Gate, Reality TV & Strictly No Rehearsals...
Well, it looks as though The Wittering Whitehalls have their first '-gate' scandal! Find out all about why a bottle of 'mouthwash' almost did for Mr Whitehall, why reality TV is a polarising subject in the household and what happened when Strictly Come Dancing made an offer...
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33:4115/08/2022
London Living, Collections & Soiling
Mr & Mrs Whitehall are back once again, to discuss whatever it is YOU want to discuss. This week, the letters come from all over the place, asking all sorts! The pros and cons of visiting London, how to cope with a collector and what should be done about that dreaded housework...
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40:4208/08/2022
Pets, A Ski Trip & ... Nudity
You read that title correctly... This week, The Whitehall's tackle the subject of nudity. A state which apparently, Mr Whitehall is no stranger to. Find out how Anglo-German relations were left following an altercation in a hotel corridor and whether or not there's any middle ground, when it comes to pets!
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34:3401/08/2022
Cinema Snacks, Festivals & Learning To Drive
Give yourself a moment to think... Who would you like to teach you to drive? Hilary or Michael? Perhaps your answer says something about who you are. This week, The Whitehalls consider their history in cars, whether it's acceptable to eat at the cinema and the pros and cons of attending a music festival.
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31:5425/07/2022
Rome, Royals & Racy Pictures
Brace yourselves DL's, because this week is quite a ride. Winston is heavily involved (both Churchill and Whitehall, in fact), Hilary temporarily loses the ability to podcast and Michael remembers the time he got very angry with a ticket seller in Rome.
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40:2618/07/2022
"Celebrity", Social Media & Gossip
The idea of this week's episode is to take a sneak peak into the glamorous world of "celebrity" and all that it entails, but what can Michael & Hilary tell us about what really goes on behind the scenes and how much trouble can one end up in, if one's social media starts playing up?
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33:3611/07/2022
Sleep, Exercise & The World of Sport
Here we go DL's! It's time for the next instalment of TWW's! This week, your emails have Hilary advising on exercise and goading Michael about things like 'walking football' and what time is the right time to go to bed.
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42:0904/07/2022
Romance, Weddings & Parties
What a lovely trio of topics! That is... Unless you are Michael Whitehall. Find out how hard Hilary has to work to convince her darling husband to come to a party and the dalliance the Michael once had, with the daughter of a Prime Minister!
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36:2327/06/2022
Mobile Phones, Whistling & A Briefcase of Money
Here it is folks! Michael & Hilary Whitehall have flung open the door to their London home and they're inviting you in! In the inaugural episode, Hilary tries to explain what a YouTuber is and Michael relives a harrowing tale involving a hefty sum of cash.
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28:4027/06/2022
COMING ON JUNE 27th!
Join Michael & Hilary Whitehall at their Thames embankment home as they share the wit, wisdom and knowledge on a range of topics, chosen by YOU! Perhaps you've got a nuisance neighbour, or an awkward conversation that you've put off for too long... Why not ask the Whitehalls what THEY would do!? Hilary will do her best to give a balanced, considered answer and Michael.... Won't do that.
Episodes 1 & 2 will drop on Monday 27th June!
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01:1317/06/2022