The Wittering Whitehalls

And just like that, they're back! Hilary & Michael, back on the sofa at Whitehall Towers answering your emails in the way only they can. Balance is restored. So what have they been up to and more importantly, how did that dinner party from the emailer last series, with all the dietary requirements go? Let's find out! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

So, here's the final say from the Whitehalls before a little break. Keep an eye out for their return in September! Meanwhile, a DL inspires talk of alfresco dining and leads to us all learning "why is it windy in the evening?"Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-p

Lovely Grimmy joins Michael & Hilary for the series finale to discuss how getting older works, why you should learn to say "no" and the upsides of taking it easy on the booze. Plus... Vegan curry, 'pig' dogs and weightlifting. You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

There are ACTUAL experts on hand for todays life lessons, yes lessons plural! There's plenty to learn, so don't be distracted by Mr Whitehall standing up halfway through the episode to sort out his tranklements. Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-p

You might have heard the term 'rawdogging' before, but rest assured that it is not THAT which Mr & Mrs Whitehall find themselves discussing this week. Plus, is Michael Whitehall real and what would you like for dinner?You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

This week, DL Rachel suggests that this type of episode should be called a recipe-sode. Nice. Still in the garden at the BBH with all sorts of aircraft interrupting the flow, The Whitehalls have plenty of thoughts to share with you before the weekend. Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-p

And now for something completely different... This week, Mr & Mrs Whitehall come to you from the garden of the BBH (do we all know what that means now?) With birds singing in the background and the sun shining, it's time for one of the most wonderfully written emails in WW's history and another to make you say "ouch".You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

A receipt can save you a lot of aggravation if you can lay your hands on it and this week, Mrs Whitehall has a very good example of just that. Plus, dog training, a Teasmade and a few more cheeky place names. Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-p

What on earth is 'Throop'? Find out today! Plus, a tricky situation with a wedding dress, a relocation recommendation and the tale of Poundbury.You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

This week, a DL whose going back to work and worried that the headstrong toddler might get the best of her grandparents! Mrs Whitehall says... Don't worry about a thing.Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-p

Now THERE is an episode title! This week, hear exactly what happens as an 84 year old man is introduced to the spot popping part of the internet. Wow. Plus, an email from Chat GPT and a shocking performance of a Shakespearean classic.You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

Security is important and if you're leaving your house for any length of time, you don't want anyone snooping around. Mrs Whitehall has the advice you need!Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-p

There's been a bit of showbiz mingling this week. Aside from all that, your excellent emails continue to come in and this week, it's time to talk about sewing machines and... Organs!You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

It's a "what would you have done?" episode this week. Mr & Mrs Whitehall had an exchange over seating arrangements in Greece and were left puzzled. Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-p

It's time for the Monday fix of witterings for you, the DL! This week, advice on how to emotionally prepare for a big house move, what Mr Whitehall's demands are in a hotel and what to do about an octogenarian parent with a tendency towards tinkering.You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

It's possibly only happened once before in Wittering Whitehalls history, but it's a Mr Whitehall hijack episode today. Let's see if they can find time to even read the email!Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-p

Occasionally, Mr Whitehall will make an email from a DL much more complicated than it needed to be. You'll find an example within this episode. Plus, the ins and outs of audiobooks and whether or not one should have a man cave.You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

Are you a last minute suitcase packer, or have you got everything laid out weeks before you leave? Mrs Whitehall is usually very organised, but on their recent holiday, she paid the price for leaving it all to the eleventh hour!Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-p

This week, there's some inside information on bread packaging (see Mr Whitehall's rant from a couple of weeks ago), some suspicious podcast recommendations and a bit of advice to those facing a soon-to-be empty nest. You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

The delectable Patricia Hodge finally returned to Whitehall Towers to fulfil her promise to teach Michael how to make risotto. How did it go and what did he learn?!Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-p

Does Mr Whitehall enjoy the post-war, British culinary classics of the fifties and sixties? Let's find out! Plus, oodles of sport and a DL who wants to buy some goats!You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

How's your memory? Even if it's absolutely spot on, it's always worth having that last look around to see if you've forgotten something!Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-p

For reasons unknown, an anonymous DL has sent in a very odd dream to be unpicked by Mr & Mrs Whitehall this week. How do you think that went? Plus, moving in together and deciding what to study at university!You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

It's possibly fair to say that most of us have wielded a loo brush from time to time... But what alternative use has Mrs Whitehall found for the muckiest implement in your house?Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-p

Have you ever wanted to break a world record? One DL this week would love to... But doesn't have the time. Plus, awards ceremonies and a Hen Do problem.You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

As summer approaches, you might find yourself with renewed vigour to start living a healthier life, full of good food and plenty of exercise... But before you start at 90mph, Mrs Whitehall has some words of advice. Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-p

This week, The Whitehalls have been hobnobbing with the great and good. Plus, trying to be helpful but making it worse, herbal tea and what ever happened to the daredevils?You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

This weeks life lesson comes not just from Mrs Whitehall... In fact, it comes courtesy of a Mr A Schwarzenegger...Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-p

If you were to have a rummage through the Wittering Whitehalls mail bag, you'd find dozens of emails trying to wind Mr Whitehall up about language, grammar and other such things. This week, one of those emails gets through. Plus, relationship red flags and a lovely idea for those who enjoy good old fashioned paper and pen.You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

It's always a relief to be able to pull something out of the freezer if you can't be bothered with making dinner. Mrs Whitehall advises just that, based on an email from a DL, but what's Mr Whitehall's take?Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-p

They're back and ready to do it all again! Michael & Hilary are primed with another crop of your fabulous emails and they've got plenty of thoughts to share!You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

Would you like to come and see The Wittering Whitehalls LIVE work in progress shows? On May 28th & 29th, you can see Michael & Hilary live at The New Wimbledon Theatre as they work out how on earth The Wittering Whitehalls will work as a live show! Please visit the link below for tickets... https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-wittering-whitehalls-live-work-in-progress/studio-at-new-wimbledon-theatre/Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

The marvellous Patricia Hodge very kindly stayed a little longer, to assist Mrs Whitehall in a pointed life lesson. Michael has got some homework to do...The Whitehalls will return very soon!Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-p

What a fabulous guest to end the series with! Patricia joins Michael and Hilary on the sofa at Whitehall Towers, to discuss baby names, least favourite destinations and the reasons why people lie about their age. You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

It's one of the more wordy life lessons, but it's a valuable one nonetheless. Also this week, hear Mr Whitehall proven wrong on the pronunciation of a word... SHOCK!Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-p

It's a trademark 45 minutes or so of Wittering from the Whitehalls this week. They end up all over the place, from towel bundles to charades and beyond! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

Mrs Whitehall recently had a social media mishap. Do you ever post pictures online? If you do... Be absolutely certain what's in the picture before you post it!Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-p

Never mind the fact that 'wittering' is in the title... This week, the Whitehalls get further off track than they've ever been before. Even so, they still find time for some of your fabulous emails. You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

Despite Mr Whitehall's preference for more 'upmarket' content, as he calls it, sometimes there will be an inevitable slip into the gutter. That said, it's a brave DL (albeit anonymous) who can email in and make a confession like this one.Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-p

The Wittering Whitehalls is almost always eclectic, but this week is all over the place! Michael addresses his habits around bodily hair, a DL has a story from deep underground and Hilary has some sensible advice on how not to ruin a friendship.You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

How are you with public speaking? This week, a DL has got a new job (yay!), but may have overstated his ability in this particular arena. Fear not, because Mrs Whitehall has the right advice! Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-p

It's all about light and shade, this game. This week, The Whitehalls have all their usual laughs and rants, plus a more thoughtful email from a young DL with a few things on their mind. You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

The Wittering Whitehalls is not a podcast awash with double entendre, but it's a phenomenon that will crop up from time to time. Mrs Whitehall considers a food life hack sent in by a DL, whilst Mr Whitehall misbehaves.Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-p

Good luck to anybody having to answer the "where do babies come from" question. It can be a tough one! Also this week, Rob, the health & safety officer DL and a classic story featuring (but not limited to) the ever-present Nigel Havers. You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

Hands up if the episodes with recipes make you hungry! Mrs Whitehall has another budget busting recipe this week, with a few meanders, avenues and alleyways thrown in by Mr Whitehall. Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-p

This week, Hilary managed to persuade Michael into wearing her smartwatch, in order to count his steps. Find out what happened next... Plus, burning incense and accidentally connecting to a bluetooth speaker!You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

Hilary & Michael tackle your traditional midweek query and offer some (occasionally) sage advice. Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-p

This week, a DL is compelled to write in her kind thoughts on a previous DL's email and there's a 40 year old mystery to solve, involving a lamp post in Newcastle and a whip... Plus, dating and ghosting in Washington DC. You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

Mr Whitehall quite effectively distills the life lesson down this week, into one easily remembered phrase. So, what should you do Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-p

Well, this is a bit of a surprise... A mid-series appearance from a pair of BIG guests! Woody Harrelson and his lovely wife Laura join Michael and Hilary for this weeks wittering!You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to [email protected] episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/