The Wittering Whitehalls
Channel Details
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...
Recent Episodes
347 episodes
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 scen...
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 shar...
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...
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 h...
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...
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 pre...
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...
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'...
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...
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...
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...
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 reco...
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 c...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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 d...
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...
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 becom...
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 s...
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...
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 Melbo...
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 Whiteha...
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 ques...
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...
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...
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 pro...
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 goo...
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...
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 an...
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 lis...
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...
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 a...
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 yourse...
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 w...
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...
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 ca...
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...