Older and Wider Podcast

Ep 344. The one with the big clear out, the temporary traffic lights and Jenny's new cook book idea

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Older & Wider Judith is having a big clear out and Jenny shares her idea for a potential cook book! There is a taste sensation via ...

Ep 343. The one with the faux crocs, double games and some new hearing aids

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Judith has a Croc based bone to pick with Jenny! The pair discuss the Judith's out door cushions and Jenny's busy week, includi...

Ep 342. The one with the sartorial catch up, gym locker problems and some pottery painting

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny and Judith carry on their sartorial catch up from last and discuss what Jenny will wear of an upcoming TV appearance. Judith has got herself som...

Ep 341. The one with the summer trousers and Jenny's gym induction

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The two J's are getting their wardrobes ready for the warmer weather which is involving various types of trousers (sans button and zip!). Jenny experi...

Ep 340. The one with the beach incident and the wild life!

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the podcast this week Judith is in Cornwall with the boys and there has been a rather dramatic toilet incident! Jenny has been back at the Horniman...

Ep 339. The one with the Cottage Pie and Mustard debate

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Jenny and Judith discuss their busy weeks! Judith did a gig and Jenny had a Radio 4 recording (with a below par dressing room!)...

Ep 338. The one with a 66th Birthday, some new running routin and the sailing club lunch

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Jenny shares the joys of her 66th Birthday which involved art supplies, a trip out and presents in bed! Judith has taken up run...

Ep 337. The one with the successful trip away, a broken down car and a problem with the local tip

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Older and Wider this week Jenny shares the highs and lows of her short trip away, enjoyed by all bar the broken down car in the pouring rain! Judit...

Ep 336. The one with a wardrobe catastrophe, technical problems and the twins' birthday party

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Older & Wider (after some technical difficulties) Judith reports back after the twins 4th Birthday Party... including a bouncy cast...

Ep 335. The one with the 100th Birthday

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the podcast this week Jenny has been to Aunty Aileen's 100th Birthday get together, big cake and Royal Birthday card included! Judith has had an at...

Ep 334. The one with the flood, half term and and a three hour train ride with the twins

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's half term so Nana duties have been in full force! Judith braved the train to Cornwall with the twins and Jenny took a very expensive trip to Smit...

Ep 333. The one with the laminated stop cock map

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast the pair get competitive over household leaks, they discuss kinetic sand, their working class roots and they get a buffet hack ...

Ep 332. The one with the paranoid dream, a triple buffet and generational taste buds

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

She's back! Yes that's right, head girl holder has returned from the Caribbean and catches Jenny up on her holiday highlights; beautiful gardens, hote...

Ep 331. The one with the collagen, gochujang chicken and Oprah's house...

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Jenny is joined by Daisy while Head Girl Judith enjoys her second week of sunshine (and some rain) in the Caribbean.Jenny and D...

Ep 330. The one with the inappropriate dancing, half a ton of gravel and some noisy crickets

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the podcast this week Daisy sits in for Judith while she is busy at the Sandals buffet in Grenada! As well as getting some holiday updates from Jud...

Ep 329. The one with the holiday anxiety

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Judith shares her anxieties about going on holiday and she reveals something she overheard in Waitrose! Jenny has been busy wit...

Ep 328. The one with the lost cheque, silent resolutions and frozen roast potatoes

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year Owls! Jenny and Judith are back with their resolutions (silent and less silent), holiday thoughts, a lost cheque, a frozen roast potato...

Ep 327. The one with the boil and the school nativity

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's the last Older & Wider of 2025 and thank you to all the OWLS for being with us for the year!In this week's episode Jenny reveals she has an u...

Ep 326. The one with the forgotten laptop

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast the two J's reflect on their Leicester Square show and we hear the BTS on the forgotten laptop! PANIC STATIONS!Judith is enjoyi...

Ep 325. The one with the advent calendar and lots of dossing about

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the podcast this week Jenny and Judith discuss advent Calendars, Christmas trees and their first festive performance at the Leicester Square theatr...

Ep 324. The one with the new fridge and a Thanksgiving dinner

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode Jenny shares the joys of her new fridge but it's shortly counteracted with her pension application... Judith has been bust with...

Ep 323. The one with a fall and a missing cat

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Judith almost called the fire brigade and Jenny had a fall. all in one week! Judith has a bladder update and would like to thank everyone for their ho...

Ep 322. The one with the anxiety dream and a toy fair

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Judith shares her live show anxiety dream which has left her a bit shaken. Jenny is still on tour and came across a toy fair wh...

Ep 321. The one with the hangover and the big slide

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Judith admits to a very bad hangover which was only cured by some comfort food. Jenny has been at soft play and did the big sli...

Ep 320. The one with the flower arranging on a Saturday night

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Older and Wider... Judith has spent a wild Saturday night flower arranging and Jenny is still on the road — destination: Leeds! Expect ...

Ep 319. The one with the executive toys and the mysterious bites

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The two J's have been busy getting ready for their Leicester Square Theatre shows but still manage to serve up some Culture Corner and Taste Sensation...

Ep 318. The one with the credit note and the chief executives

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Jenny and Judith share the woes of their busy lives but also the joys of a future trip to a big M&S with a credit note! Jen...

Ep 317. The One with the funeral and the memorials

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a busy week for both Judith and Jenny! A funeral, memorials, a poorly Grandson and a tour! Judith has been out with the knicker bunting but ...

Ep 316. The one with the lie in, the tractors and the art show

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Judith has had a rare occurrence - a lie in! She reveals to Jenny how it made it her feel and why it seems to be a one off. The pair discuss the vario...

Ep 315. The one with the bows and the bribery

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Jenny joins from Cambridge and Judith from Oxford! The pair discuss their week's which include a fancy lunch, a silent disco, s...

Ep 314. The one with the long toes and the replacement undergarments

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the podcast this week Jenny and Judith discuss their Autumn fashion choices, including some new undies! Judith has been at a First Aid Course and h...

Ep 313. The one with the online working woes and a nice new jug

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the podcast this week Jenny and Judith discuss their writing process for the Older and Wider Christmas shows, it's all going well despite the zoom ...

Ep 312. The one with the Lumo Train, jeans shopping and some painting at Blenheim

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jenny and Judith discuss Lumo trains, barrel jeans and painting at Blenheim Palace. They share what they have learnt this week and have a ve...

Ep 311. The one with the cat litter and city mapper

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, Jenny and Judith are actually both dialling in from the same house - but they're both in different rooms! Apart from working...

Ep 310. The one with the root canal recovery

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Judith shares the woes of her root canal procedure (or surgery?) and what the recovery has entailed. Jenny has been busy making...

Ep 309. The one with a kitchen in a cupboard

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Jenny shares her Edinburgh joy! It involved a kitchen in a cupboard, some live shows, a dinner and the discovery of CMAT! Judit...

Ep 308. The one with the wasps and the foot debacle

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jenny is off to the Edinburgh Fringe; she and Judith reminisce about the late nights (and sometimes beds!) they've shared in Edinburgh over ...

Ep 307. The one with the best ever birthday and the Blue Peter presenters

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, it's Judith's 70th Birthday debrief! Jenny and Judith chat through the food, the band, the outfits and the dangers of punting....

Ep 306. The one with the empty petrol tank and the ferry

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Judith has made it back from France, having nearly missed the ferry by enjoying her audiobook so much that she didn't notice she was running...

Ep 305. The one from the Tourist Office

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, Judith is on holiday in France, sans WIFI, but manages to join live from the local Tourist Office! She shares all the holida...

Ep 304. The one with all the cruise news and the travelling dinner party

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny is back! She brings all the cruise news with her but explains why she is happy to be back in good old London! Judith shares the details of her t...

Ep 303. The one with the heat, a puppy and a voice note from Jenny

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Jenny is on a fancy boat (with a bath in her cabin!) so Judith and Daisy take reigns and discuss the heatwave, sea sickness, Wi...

Ep 302. The one with the pre-cruise plans

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Jenny shares the details of an unusual up and coming work trip - is it on a boat or a ship?? There's some wifi code problems, a...

Ep 301. The one with the under-pricing and the yoga in the garden

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Older and Wider there's an update on the village festival, some art under pricing, discussions on family feuds and some salad dressing ...

Ep 300. The one with the 300th Episode!

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

300 Eps later and still going strong! Jenny and Judith discuss Beyonce, the dentists, a village festival and life after Jenny's tour! All of this plus...

Ep 299. The one with the trip to Lytham and a frock crisis

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s podcast Jenny and Judith share the details of their day trip and compare outfits. Judith has been busy in Cornwall with the twins whi...

Ep 298. The one with the Class A's and a village wedding

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Jenny and Judith kick off with some Class A drug chat, who knew? We find out how Judith's brownies fared at the Vicar's wedding...

Ep 297. The one with the Peonies and the Pub Quiz

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny and Judith catch up this week and discuss the weather (snore law?) peonies, chicken liver pate and a pub quiz. They talk about the art they're c...

Ep 296. The one with the concealed vodka and two wild wees

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Jenny and Judith discuss drinking and the following wild wees, theatrical land ladies, and fake flowers! Plus Judith has been b...

Ep 295. The one with the Spanish pies and the menopausal specialist

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Judith is back from Majorca and full of stories this week! She fills us in on all the highlights: Palma, Pies and more. Jenny's been to a menopause sp...

Ep 294. The one with the voice note from Majorca

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Judith is bust cycling in Majorca (and losing her phone) so Jenny and Daisy catch up and share all their latest Culture recomme...

Ep 293. The one with the marble bases

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's (quickie) podcast the pair talk about Judith's imminent cycling holiday, back pain and how their gardens are fairing. There is some Eas...

Ep 292. The one with a holiday and some unexpected crying

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the podcast this week Jenny joins from her holiday where she has been crying tears of joy! She fills us in on the Art exhibitions, food and the occ...

Ep 291. The one with the fake tan and tribute bands

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Judith's been out dancing and Jenny's cracked open the fake tan after all the lovely weather! Jenny shares her go-to curry recipe, Geoff's t...

Ep 290. The one with the spare shirt, some flan and new pyjamas

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week's podcast starts with an early visit to the dentist! Jenny reveals a fashion malfunction at her press night and Judith shares how Mother's d...

Ep 289. The one with the decluttering

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Judith has been decorating and Jenny has been enjoying the love of the Owls on her tour! The pair discuss wall paper, playing n...

Ep 288. The one with the happiness

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny and Judith start the podcast with some thoughts on happiness and why Spring Sunshine brings so much joy. Jenny shares the details of her 65th Bi...

Ep 287. The one with a procedure and a power cut

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks' podcast Jenny reveals what happened on a tour show this week when there was a power cut whilst Judith has been busy at the Twins 3rd Bi...

Ep 286. The big Maldives catch up and some new knickers

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

She's back! Judith has returned and shares all her holiday highs and lows with Jenny, including a stop off in Abu Dhabi and some new pants. Jenny fill...

Ep 285. The Short One

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Judith is living it up in the (rainy!) Maldives so Jenny is flying solo with some help from Podcast Daisy. They discuss Jenny's recent trip to Aberdee...

Ep 284. The one with the missing Flip Flops and the Valentine's Picnic

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the pod we join Judith shortly after a wild wee and we find out about her missing flip flops. Judith also shares her thoughts on some que...

Ep 283. The one with the quadruple pockets

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Jenny shares the joys of tour life and Judith reveals what an audience member shared with her. They also discuss new curtains, ...

Ep 282. The one with the week of lost things

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Jenny and Judith discuss their propensity to lose things and the cost at which it comes! Judith has had a car incident and Jenn...

Ep 281. The one with some small beefs

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the podcast this week Jenny shares a couple of small beefs and calls out for Bra advice. Judith is in Cornwall taking a break from mediation and Ta...

Ep 280. The one with the phone tracking and some pricey beef

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the podcast this week Jenny and Judith chat about phone tracking, games night, a bit of pricey beef and a recent Arts fair that Jenny has been at. ...

Ep 279. The one with the recuperation tables

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny and Judith discuss fondant fancies, take-away kebabs and a new idea...recuperation tables! Judith shares a parking disaster and we have some exc...

Ep 278. The one with the post festive catch up, Netflix logs and an unusual quilted runner

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny and Judith are back and raring (sort of!) to go for 2025. The pair discuss Christmas presents, festive telly and a coffin runner that Jenny rece...

Ep 277. The one with the festivities

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy the festive funny with Jenny and Judith! There's a Christmas Q&A, a cultural round up and some brilliant emails from the Owls! Thanks so muc...

Ep 276. The one with the hangover, a grown up day out and some old pants

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Judith joins the podcast feeling a little bit hungover! The pair discuss their festive catch up which involved lunch and a gallery visit and Jenny's r...

Ep 275. The one with the book pile and the wrong jeans

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jenny had a less than satisfying book signing, a charity gig and she had to sit on the floor on a train. Judith had to miss the ballet but d...

Ep 274. The one with the anxiety dream and a gilet update

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Judith shares an anxiety dream and shares an update on the gilet! The pair get in to hypochondriacs' corner and manage a good d...

Ep 273. The one with the broken down car and the eye liner breakthrough

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the podcast this week Jenny relives her car breaking down post gig. Judith is visiting friends in Hexham and has discovered a new make-up routine t...

Ep 272. The one with the dance group and some needed rest

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast Judith is in Cornwall where she is embracing the free time - but also keeping herself busy. Jenny has been doing more play wi...

Ep 271. The one with the Hat Factory and Games Night

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode Jenny has a gig update and she has been to a party! Judith is planning a games night with a promise of some demon shuffling! Th...

Ep 270. The one with Curly and the nursery rhymes

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny's working on her new show, and Judith's made a new friend in this week's episode! They talk all things slide show clickers, cold swims and decou...

Ep 269. The one with the pork knuckle and a police fine

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Judith has been in Poland and Jenny has been busy recording other podcasts. The pair catch up on Judith's Eastbourne and Polish food sensations plus t...

Ep 268. The one with the Harvest Festival and a fake Rabbit

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Judith shares details from a recent Harvest Festival and Jenny has done a photo shoot involving a fake animal. There was also a...

Ep 267. The one with the disappearing chin and the wild wee

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jenny's having a post-publication day comedown and Judith's recovering from Centre Parks. They discuss Jenny's recent press for her book, t...

Ep 266. The one with the book launch and a very expensive family getaway

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's the week of Jenny's new book and the pair discuss how much Judith has read... Judith is recording from Centre Parcs where she is trying her harde...

Ep 265. The one with the house move and some holiday aftermath

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny is back from her hols and Judith has been very busy helping with a house move. They discuss in flight snacks, tahini on the lose, Jenny's new bo...

Ep 264. The one with the holiday and the near misses

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the podcast this week Jenny joins us from her holiday abroad where she has been having lots of beach fun with the the family. Back in the UK Judith...

Ep 263. The one with the Boomer Hot Spot

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the podcast this week Jenny and Judith debrief on the live show in Chipping Norton the night before. We also hear about Judith's leg and her medita...

Ep 262. The one with the coleslaw related injury

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode Judith shares a slaw related injury and reminds us all of the joy of a jacket potato! Jenny is a on a strict work regime so is ...

Ep 261. The one with the cream tea, a raffle and an uneventful Bank Holiday

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Judith is joining us from her 'Happy Place'. She has been for a cream tea and has bought a lot of raffle tickets. Jenny has had an uneventfu...

Ep 260. The one with the windy weather and a reunion at Blenheim

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Jenny and Judith share the details of their day out together. They talk about the separation of genders on trips and why they w...

Ep 259. The one with the guest introducers a pricey steak and a Lion chair update

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are some surprise voices on this week's podcast as Judith is being a childcare superstar! Jenny has a lion chair update and the two plan their d...

Ep 258. The one with the speed awareness course and the broken garage

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jenny's after some orange paint and Judith can't stop watching the Olympics! They chat about their current crafts, watching the toddlers gro...

Ep 257. The one with the broken demi-john and the cleaners

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jenny's had a near brush with A&E and Judith's back from the theatre! They talk toddlers, burglaries and snacks.Here's the link to donat...

EP. 256 The one with the sprinklers and the off cheese

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode Jenny and Judith talk pinnies, tractors and more! Judith's off to the theatre, and Jenny's feeling the aftereffects of last wee...

Ep 255. The one with the sweats and the orange crocs

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jenny is stuck at home with Covid, whilst Judith's garden is thriving - send in any favourite beetroot recipes so she can use them up! They...

Ep 254. The one with the travelling dinner party and some penalty appreciation

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode Judith reveals the joys of the travelling dinner party whilst Jenny has been busy cutting and sticking! Both have been doing lo...

Ep 253. The one with the interim oven glove and the gamboge yellow

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Jenny confesses to missing her and Geoff's wedding anniversary! She explains the concept of the interim oven glove and why she ...

Ep 252. The one with the bull seal and some new trousers

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Judith has had an incident with a Bull Seal and Jenny has been doing some stand up! The pair discuss brushes, a new art class a...

Ep 251. The one with a peek of Summer and the rocket launchers

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny and Judith get excited about the first proper peeks at Summer! They discuss Jenny's latest health problem and the state of sanitary products. Th...

Ep 250. The one with the cutting and sticking and the slug resistance

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Jenny and Judith discuss their latest arts and crafts, the upcoming village festival and Jenny goes in to depth about her slug ...

Ep 249. The one with the dream and some fake tan

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The podcast this week starts with a dream Judith had that featured Geoff and a freezer full of prawns! They discuss fake tan, a DIY pedicure, a 70th B...

Ep 248. The one with mega childcare and a sauna ritual

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the podcast this week Judith has been doing college duties as well as some major childcare duties! Jenny has been busy with art as well as having A...

Ep 247. The one with the slug invasion, a new friend and a delivery saga

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny is experiencing a slug invasion and Judith has had a delivery disaster! The pair discuss friends, new and old and Judith identifies why it trigg...

Ep 246. The one with the washable trainers and a holiday report

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny and Judith are back! Judith is back from her hols while Jenny is out on the road and coming to us from a hotel room! They catch up and discuss h...

Ep 245. The short one with a poorly Judith

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Apologies OWLS, this week's podcast is slightly shorter than usual as Judith has been ill whilst staying in her Cornwall pad. The duo come together to...