The Wittering Whitehalls
Episodes
LIFE LESSONS: "Watch out for a trip... Or a fall..."
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whilst Mr & Mrs Whitehall have spent the last couple of weeks on their travels, they've learned a few lessons, as we all do. This week, we learn w...
Gloomy Weather, Accents & Star Wars
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first time that you're joining Mr & Mrs Whitehall somewhere other than Whitehall Towers! Find out why they're in California and what's ne...
LIFE LESSONS: "Avoid committees at all costs."
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, it's committees in the line of fire. Lots of people sitting around a table, speaking in a very odd, formal way, all in the name of getting ...
Meeting Your Heroes, Leaving The Children & Sitting In A Van...
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine a podcast recording that starts just after some slightly testy, marital bickering... It's THIS podcast! Mrs Whitehall has been driven thorough...
LIFE LESSONS: "Try and make time for a date night."
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Whitehalls get into all sorts of unexpected areas in this weeks bonus episode. Get ready for picnics, a cosy night in and even some 'role play'! M...
Announcements, Photography & The Singing Telegram
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mrs Whitehall is nursing a nasty wasp sting this week, but it doesn't get in the way of proceedings at all! There's plenty to get into, including supe...
LIFE LESSONS: "A trio of soups."
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all love a good recipe tutorial from The Whitehalls! It's time to take your soup game to the next level and find out why Mr Whitehall is always mov...
Handkerchieves, Breakfast & Dress-Making Scissors
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a giggly one this week, DL's. The sort of episode that starts in one direction and ends up completely derailed, upside down and on fire on a diff...
LIFE LESSONS: "Don't shut your mind off to making new friends."
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're all guilty of saying things like "I have enough friends" or "I don't like meeting new people", but this week, Mrs Whitehall is encouraging you t...
Fridge Magnets, Big Birthdays & Getting Caught Chatting
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Australian DL is in touch this week, pertaining to a very special fridge magnet collection. Plus, the best way to mark a milestone birthday, chatti...
LIFE LESSONS: "Lending something? You need to lay out terms and conditions."
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A wonderful email from Jim in Yorkshire throws the Whitehalls into the world of lending and loaning this week, whether it's ever a good idea and how t...
Managing Time, Childhood Genius & A Feline Listener
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's not just human DL's across the world who enjoy The Wittering Whitehalls! No, sir... The feline community are quite partial too. Plus, Mrs Whiteha...
LIFE LESSONS: "Never mind post-it notes... Leave them an instructional video!"
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a beautiful email from an anonymous DL from the Cotswolds this week and as you know, it doesn't take much to get Mr & Mrs Whitehall witter...
Technical Mishaps, Underpants, & Continuity Errors
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week... A Gameboy, a pond, a holiday (somewhere) in Devon and a backpack... Enjoy!You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitter...
LIFE LESSONS: "If you're dropping a pin... Make sure it's in the right location."
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who wants to have a guess whether or not Michael knows what 'dropping a pin' is? Cast your votes now and listen to find out!Make sure you're subscribe...
American Food, Name Dropping & Captain B
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time, once again, to gather at Whitehall Towers and see what's in store. This week, some faves from across the Atlantic, a great big name droppin...
LIFE LESSONS: "Just tell them, to f*** off."
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a big rant incoming, but it's not from the side of the sofa that you'd usually expect... Mrs Whitehall is wound right up this week and all in ...
A Saucy Audition, A Whopper & "Extending All Courtesies"
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to start? This week, an "anonymous old theatrical type" is in touch about a problematic job offer, Neil recounts his burger experience and Mr Wh...
LIFE LESSONS: "Pop it in a houseplant..."
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want the Wittering Whitehalls to go weird, they will happily go weird... This week, an email from a listener who was left something quite unusu...
The Wedding Debrief, A Heavenly Voice & A Cashless Flight
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been promised for a couple of weeks now, so here's the comprehensive look back at Barney's wedding in Portugal! It all went swimmingly, aside fro...
LIFE LESSONS: "Try a dishwasher tab down the loo..."
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mrs Whitehall comes over all domestic today. Everything is covered, from stains, to dust, limescale, polish and more! Mr Whitehall, on the other hand,...
A Free Bike, A Messy Neighbour & A Nightmare At Passport Control
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You find Mr Whitehall in a particularly spiky mood this week and it ought to be said that Mrs Whitehall is only making it worse! Find out why a free b...
LIFE LESSONS: "Hay fever sufferer? Try this..."
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We can all agree, by now, that from time to time, Mrs Whitehall (and occasionally Mr Whitehall) can offer you a piece of life advice that will prove a...
FoMO, Small Talk & The Family Business
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another week, another crop of emails and another shocking admission from Mr Whitehall. Plus, the peaks and troughs of working with the family and the ...
LIFE LESSONS: "Always double check the invitation..."
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How long do you reckon it takes to get from London to Birmingham? Whatever you do, don't trust Mr Whitehall's answer!Make sure you're subscribed! You ...
Two Typewriters, A Great Grandfather & Some Hearing Aids...
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, through chance alone, the emails are focussed on the more mature listener, but that isn't to say that there aren't some very daft moments a...
LIFE LESSONS: "Always take your phone into an unfamiliar loo..."
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Now that The Wittering Whitehalls are back, it's time for the return of the Thursday Life Lessons! This week, Mr Whitehall tells a harrowing tale, whi...
Keeping Cool, A Chiropody Tour & A Bottle For A Special Occasion
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In these troubled times, it's a comfort to know that it's never too long before The Whitehalls are back for another series! Take your seat with Michae...
BONUS: End of Term Lego & A Gentlemanly Quiz (with special guest Nigel Havers!)
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What an important life lesson this week... Do you have something in mind that you've always fancied trying? Give it a go! Make sure you're subscribed!...
Chickens, Boats & Cast Mates (with special guest Nigel Havers!)
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Make sure you subscribe / follow so that you get the BONUS episodes every Thursday! The Wittering Whitehall's "Life Lessons" will educate, inform and ...
Coming This Monday...
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this little teaser, find out who Michael & Hilary's special guest is for the final episode of the series! Make sure you subscribe / follow so t...
LIFE LESSONS: "You're never too old!"
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What an important life lesson this week... Do you have something in mind that you've always fancied trying? Give it a go! Make sure you're subscribed!...
Teachers, Homework & National Treasures!
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the emails just collate themselves into a pleasing order and this week is one of those weeks. A brace of education-related missives are foll...
LIFE LESSONS: "Never give out people's contact details, without asking first!"
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Confidentiality is very important and this week, Mr Whitehall has a story that demonstrates that very well!Make sure you're subscribed! You can email ...
Sour Scrambled Eggs, A Tattoo Ultimatum & A Jazzy Groom
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You DL's certainly know how to wind up Mr Whitehall! The touchy issue of tattoos has come back again... Could this be the email that changes his mind?...
LIFE LESSONS: "Always check the date..."
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Picture this... You're going to a party, the hosts fling open the door and you present them with a lovely bottle of something and.... That's the last ...
Baba Ghanoush, Bedroom Posters & A Trip To Sitges
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's have a little guess, before you press play... Does Michael Whitehall, A) Know exactly what baba ghanoush isB) Has no idea what baba ghanoush is ...
LIFE LESSONS: "Know the difference between a mneumonic, an acronym and an abbreviation..."
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a topic especially close to Mr Whitehall's heart this week... Grammar. For a thorough run down on the common pitfalls, it's time to draft in The ...
A Cellar Surprise, Heavy Flirtation & Relationship Revelations
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, not only will you learn a lot about the Whitehalls, but Mr & Mrs Whitehall will learn a fair bit about each other, even after so ...
LIFE LESSONS: "If you're a perfectionist, be as collaborative as you can."
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, for various reasons, an episode of The Wittering Whitehalls goes off on a complete tangent... That's certainly true of today's episode, as ...
Email Etiquette, Cheese Snobbery & One of Those Weeks
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You must have had one of those weeks before? This week, one of the DL's certainly has! Plus, cheese - soft, hard and in between and whether or not you...
LIFE LESSONS: "Be very selective about the WhatsApp groups you join..."
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A cautionary tale from Mrs Whitehall about the pitfalls of partaking in your local social media groups!Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your...
Favourite Flix, Dodgy Dinners & 'Good' Samaritans
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, there's a call for Mr & Mrs Whitehall's go to blockbusters, with an effort to avoid the black and white classics! Plus, a trying husban...
LIFE LESSONS: "Don't be embarrassed to ask for a doggy-bag."
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've all known Mr Whitehall to become heated and animated about a subject, but just wait until you hear Mrs Whitehall wind him up about asking for a ...
Writing Books, Naming Names & Moving Abroad
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Picture this... You've worked a job for six months and there's one person who keeps calling you completely the wrong name... What would you do?! Mr &a...
LIFE LESSONS: "Never go anywhere without a snack in your bag."
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a real week of extremes! Following Jack & Roxy's happy news, the Whitehall's are very excited, but that doesn't stop Michael from launching i...
Tea Parties, Crafts & Proposal Inspiration
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever attended a tea party for dogs? Take a moment to guess whether this subject appealed more to Hilary, or Michael... Plus, it's time to get...
LIFE LESSONS: "Longevity in friendship is to be cherished."
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for something a bit different this week! Almost a week on from her experience on The Mall, Hilary is just about ready to tell you exactly ho...
Lovebirds, Staycations & Barbecues
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's one of those episodes that almost bursts at the seams! So many topics covered, including club membership, pet ownership, where to book a holiday ...
LIFE LESSONS: "Always check the pockets..."
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've all experienced it... That heart-in-mouth moment when you realise that you might have just sent something important for trip into the washing ma...
Fundraising Fun, Repetitive Viewing & Angling With A Chatterbox
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging from the email inbox this week... A DL with charitable ambitions, a chatty young man who might not be cut out for fishing and Harry Potter on...
LIFE LESSONS: "Put yourself out there and give it a go!"
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Hilary Whitehall, who will be your careers advisor this week! Plus, the obligatory run down of all the jobs Mr Whitehall has been sacked from ove...
Cheaters, Looking Back & A Familiar Voice
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's finally time to put a voice to one of the names you've heard repeated a few times since The Wittering Whitehalls began! Plus, a despicable cheate...
LIFE LESSONS: "Do not go near 'extra services' in a hotel..."
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a lesson that you'd do well to take on board... If you're ever unsure of what's included, or whether there might be trouble involved with the ...
Cruising, Paying Over The Odds & Getting Lavatorial
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You could never say that an episode of The Wittering Whitehalls wasn't varied enough. This week, it's one thing to the next! From a cruise ship query ...
LIFE LESSONS: "You can't go wrong with a tortilla."
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Somehow, a recipe-focused episode has become rather a recurring feature in the world of The Wittering Whitehalls. So here we are again, this time with...
A Double Celebration, A Legal Missive & A Trip To Berlin
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's almost too much to pack into this week's edition of The Wittering Whitehalls... First of all, Mr Whitehall celebrates (in his own way) another...
LIFE LESSONS: "Cyclists beware..."
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was an eventful and unpleasant experience that inspired Mrs Whitehall this week. Suffice to say that if you're on two wheels, you should never take...
Fisticuffs, Family Squabbles & The 'Perfect' Day
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to dive back in to The Wittering Whitehalls big inbox of queries, questions, anecdotes and problems that you, the Dear Listener, have sent i...
Series 3 - Coming April 3rd!
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Assemble, DL's! Hopefully it's not been too long without your twice-weekly visit to Whitehall Towers! Michael & Hilary will return on Monday April...
LIFE LESSONS: "Have fewer baths..." (with special guest Jack Whitehall!)
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just before they head off for a couple of weeks, Michael & Hilary are joined by Jack once more, to see if he can offer you a nugget of wisdom to mull ...
Conception, Discipline & Tattoos (with special guest Jack Whitehall!)
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So, the cat is out of the bag and you know that Michael & Hilary are joined by their eldest this week, Mr Jack Whitehall! The email inbox still has pl...
LIFE LESSONS: "Have a quick spritz of perfume..."
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael & Hilary get into what it takes to keep them on an even keel on a day to day basis. We all have down days from time to time, so here are some ...
Inventions, Revenge & Snow!
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a bit of a surprise in the introduction to this edition of The Wittering Whitehalls! Mr Whitehall has been let loose! Plus, on the slate...
LIFE LESSONS: "Think carefully before you throw out old toys!"
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following a chance encounter with a vintage Batmobile in his loft, this weeks emailer sets The Whitehalls off on a journey into the past, to their fav...
Secret Signals, Friends With Benefits & Musical Theatre
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Any idea that The Wittering Whitehalls could be considered a family show rather go out of the window this week, when the topic of "friends with benefi...
LIFE LESSONS: "Always have a little pot of bicarbonate of soda..."
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So that's the life lesson... But why? Find out why a pot of bicarbonate of soda is a must-have in any household. It all starts with an email from some...
Politics, Buffet Breakfasts & Spirit Animals
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a rich spread of topics this week, from the thorny issue of politics, which Mrs Whitehall is very concerned about getting into, all the way to...
LIFE LESSONS: "Don't leave your phone on a restaurant table..."
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mrs Whitehall was the victim of theft this week and she's not happy about it. Whatever you do, always keep an eye on your bits and pieces and certainl...
Buying A Sports Car, Hair Dye & Being Too Polite
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mr Whitehall is full of stories this week and that's exactly how we all like him! There's plenty of advice for a man called Trevor, on how to grow old...
LIFE LESSONS: "Always have an escape route..."
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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! Mak...
Going It Alone, Dieting & What To Call Your "Lover"
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
LIFE LESSONS: "Always be clear on the rules of engagement!"
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Home Decor, Karaoke & Admiration For Others
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 kar...
LIFE LESSONS: "What to do with the Christmas leftovers?"
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Unwanted Gifts, Christmas Dinner & A Seasonal Party!
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
LIFE LESSONS: "You can never have too many Christmas decorations!"
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Taxidermy, Reading & Travelling For The First Time!
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 taxide...
LIFE LESSONS: "You never know who you might meet at the reduced section!"
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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! Mak...
Dating, Delivery Support & A Dining Disagreement
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
LIFE LESSONS: "Mrs Whitehall's kitchen hacks..."
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is PROPER public service broadcasting... Mrs Whitehall has 1001 excellent kitchen hacks that will absolutely blow your mind and she's sharing the...
Moving House, Snazzy Dressing & Resolving Squabbles
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, h...
LIFE LESSONS: "Do not go anywhere near nepotism..."
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Baby Names, Bullies & Travelling In Joggers
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
LIFE LESSONS: "Making scrambled eggs? You'll need some eggs..."
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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!...
A Proposal, A Painting & A Children's Entertainer
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael & Hilary are back for another Monday mooch through your emails! This week, an embarrassing conversation that needs having with a teenager, a d...
LIFE LESSONS: "If you aim for on time, you're going to be late..."
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 argu...
Nicknames, Sex Education & DIY
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 uni...
LIFE LESSONS: "Always tell the truth... Or don't."
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Bucket Lists, Old Heads & Conspiracy Theories!
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Series 2 - Coming November 7th!
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
DL's!!!They're back! Michael & Hilary will once again take a deep dive into your wonderful emails, offering wisdom, wit and the occasional rant!PL...
Bermuda Shorts, Andouillette & Wasabi!
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Kryptonite, Sports Day & Money Management
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Meditation, Horoscopes & Ghostly Goings-On
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 even...
Robots, Time Travel & Learning A New Skill
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ti...
Phobias, Vaping & A Funeral Cortège
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, it's time to come clean about irrational fears, vexatious behaviours and stressful situations. Plus, find out why The Whitehall's almost ca...
Camping, Haggling & A "Holy Man"
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Whitehal...
Nail Polish-Gate, Reality TV & Strictly No Rehearsals...
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 W...
London Living, Collections & Soiling
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Pets, A Ski Trip & ... Nudity
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. Fi...