60 acast.com Giles Coren Has No Idea https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea en The Times Each week Giles Coren finds himself with no idea what to write about in his weekly column. Having read all the papers and found nothing of interest whatsoever, he takes a break and does the school run. That’s where his wife and fellow journalist Esther... Each week Giles Coren finds himself with no idea what to write about in his weekly column. Having read all the papers and found nothing of interest whatsoever, he takes a break and does the school run. That’s where his wife and fellow journalist Esther Walker comes in. Upon his return, Esther has half a dozen ideas she’s spotted ready to knock around with him over the kitchen table and a much needed pot of coffee.


You can read Giles in The Times here; https://www.thetimes.co.uk/profile/giles-coren


And subscribe to The Times and Sunday Times here; https://www.thetimes.co.uk/subscribe

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]]> Each week Giles Coren finds himself with no idea what to write about in his weekly column. Having read all the papers and found nothing of interest whatsoever, he takes a break and does the school run. That’s where his wife and fellow journalist Esther Walker comes in. Upon his return, Esther has half a dozen ideas she’s spotted ready to knock around with him over the kitchen table and a much needed pot of coffee.


You can read Giles in The Times here; https://www.thetimes.co.uk/profile/giles-coren


And subscribe to The Times and Sunday Times here; https://www.thetimes.co.uk/subscribe

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]]> true info+d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51@mg-eu.acast.com d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 noidea https://rss.acast.com/noidea episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61ba0beb1a8cbe17eb3cf124/show-cover.jpg https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea Giles Coren Has No Idea https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 So Long, Farewell So Long, Farewell Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:04:00 GMT 30:13 6943129e959d6e495098631f true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/so-long-farewell 6943129e959d6e495098631f d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 so-long-farewell full 199 The final ever episode of 'Giles Coren Has No Idea.'

A mix of podcast quiz, listeners good wishes and a star turn from the next generation of podcasters.

It has been a joy and a pleasure. Thank you for listening, emailing and subscribing, we are very grateful to every one of you.

From Giles, Esther and producer Neil a big thank you and a very Merry Christmas.

God Bless us, every one!

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]]> The final ever episode of 'Giles Coren Has No Idea.'

A mix of podcast quiz, listeners good wishes and a star turn from the next generation of podcasters.

It has been a joy and a pleasure. Thank you for listening, emailing and subscribing, we are very grateful to every one of you.

From Giles, Esther and producer Neil a big thank you and a very Merry Christmas.

God Bless us, every one!

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]]> Giles Coren Has No Podcast Giles Coren Has No Podcast Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:04:00 GMT 27:15 6939b37a0e4329eef0368ba6 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/giles-coren-has-no-podcast 6939b37a0e4329eef0368ba6 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 giles-coren-has-no-podcast full 198 Some sad news – the podcast is coming to an end.

Giles and Esther, after over two hundred episodes will be ending the podcast next week.

The penultimate episode has echoes of the first as masks are making a comeback. With a particularly virulent strain of flu spreading across the nation is it time to bring back masks…opinion is divided.

Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch is also making something of a comeback, after her leadership was questioned  she is now receiving rave reviews - her latest policy target is getting young people back to work. Would Giles or Esther do manual labour?

As social media is banned for under sixteens in Australia, could there be any unforeseen consequences….?

Lastly, why on earth has RFK Jnr has been given a billion dollars to install gyms in airports?

 

And as always please do get in touch: noidea@thetimes.com

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]]> Some sad news – the podcast is coming to an end.

Giles and Esther, after over two hundred episodes will be ending the podcast next week.

The penultimate episode has echoes of the first as masks are making a comeback. With a particularly virulent strain of flu spreading across the nation is it time to bring back masks…opinion is divided.

Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch is also making something of a comeback, after her leadership was questioned  she is now receiving rave reviews - her latest policy target is getting young people back to work. Would Giles or Esther do manual labour?

As social media is banned for under sixteens in Australia, could there be any unforeseen consequences….?

Lastly, why on earth has RFK Jnr has been given a billion dollars to install gyms in airports?

 

And as always please do get in touch: noidea@thetimes.com

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]]> Festive Cheer Festive Cheer Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:04:00 GMT 28:04 693086e3042629ee0eaabe75 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/festive-cheer 693086e3042629ee0eaabe75 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 festive-cheer full 196 It is advent which means calendars, Christmas preparation and church services. Esther is making up for her childhood austerity by buying big gaudy chocolate calendars;  Giles is curbing his instinct to over buy and both of them are pondering the true meaning of Christmas.

According to recent research couples that drink together stay together…as mismatched drinking habits can be the death knell of a relationship. Are Esther and Giles’ drinking patterns in sync?

For those eschewing Christianity, what are the popular alternatives, and are they worth a look?

Finally, what’s the difference between children and cats…?


 

And as always please do get in touch: noidea@thetimes.com

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]]> It is advent which means calendars, Christmas preparation and church services. Esther is making up for her childhood austerity by buying big gaudy chocolate calendars;  Giles is curbing his instinct to over buy and both of them are pondering the true meaning of Christmas.

According to recent research couples that drink together stay together…as mismatched drinking habits can be the death knell of a relationship. Are Esther and Giles’ drinking patterns in sync?

For those eschewing Christianity, what are the popular alternatives, and are they worth a look?

Finally, what’s the difference between children and cats…?


 

And as always please do get in touch: noidea@thetimes.com

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]]> Home Energy Education Home Energy Education Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT 14:00 6929b63a3bcb8b5254995932 false https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/home-energy-education 6929b63a3bcb8b5254995932 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 home-energy-education bonus Giles and Esther are trying to work out how best to teach their children to think better about energy  - how and when to use it wisely. But who should teach valuable lessons about the economics of the home - the school or themselves, the parents? And how much do they really understand? So in this bonus edition made in partnership with Smart Energy GB Giles and Esther discuss bathtime, underfloor heating and whether something that makes a whirring noise in the kitchen at night is really going to reduce them to penury! And how the smart meter might make it easier to pass on some important wisdom.


Made in partnership with Smart Energy GB.

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]]> Giles and Esther are trying to work out how best to teach their children to think better about energy  - how and when to use it wisely. But who should teach valuable lessons about the economics of the home - the school or themselves, the parents? And how much do they really understand? So in this bonus edition made in partnership with Smart Energy GB Giles and Esther discuss bathtime, underfloor heating and whether something that makes a whirring noise in the kitchen at night is really going to reduce them to penury! And how the smart meter might make it easier to pass on some important wisdom.


Made in partnership with Smart Energy GB.

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]]> Now Tax The Coffee Shops! Now Tax The Coffee Shops! Fri, 28 Nov 2025 04:04:00 GMT 27:34 6927523f064897cd5fe4d489 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/now-tax-the-coffee-shops 6927523f064897cd5fe4d489 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 now-tax-the-coffee-shops full 195

Giles and Esther have delayed the recording of the podcast so they can respond to Rachel Reeves much anticipated budget. Turns out they didn’t need to as the whole thing was leaked! With the mansion tax potentially looming large should people consider devaluing their houses? If so, how might one go about doing that…? And if the Chancellor is taxing milk shakes and lattes Giles thinks she should go a step further.

Is fame bad for your health? With some experience of the matter both Esther and Giles think so. But wonder if there is an element of chicken and egg about fame – does it attract a more fragile sort, or does it cause the fragility?

Finally, the case of Nigel Farage and the accusations of schoolboy racism. 

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]]>

Giles and Esther have delayed the recording of the podcast so they can respond to Rachel Reeves much anticipated budget. Turns out they didn’t need to as the whole thing was leaked! With the mansion tax potentially looming large should people consider devaluing their houses? If so, how might one go about doing that…? And if the Chancellor is taxing milk shakes and lattes Giles thinks she should go a step further.

Is fame bad for your health? With some experience of the matter both Esther and Giles think so. But wonder if there is an element of chicken and egg about fame – does it attract a more fragile sort, or does it cause the fragility?

Finally, the case of Nigel Farage and the accusations of schoolboy racism. 

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]]> How to Tell If You Are Rich How to Tell If You Are Rich Fri, 21 Nov 2025 04:04:00 GMT 30:36 691e1b580c464c16bd43ae42 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/how-to-tell-if-you-are-rich 691e1b580c464c16bd43ae42 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 how-to-tell-if-you-are-rich full 194 A quick but very loud update on Giles’ snoring. He has recorded himself and it’s been quite a shock. But he has found a new gadget that is aiding him in his quest to return to the marital bed.

This week is better than Christmas for Giles as the Ashes begin, he plans on adjusting his body clock and not missing a second…and he’ll be dragging a bleary eyed twelve-year-old along for the ride.

Are you rich? Would you admit it if you were? Weary with seemingly well-off people pleading poverty Giles has developed a very simple check list to establish – rich or not rich?

Lastly, the Cambridge Dictionary word of the year is…


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]]> A quick but very loud update on Giles’ snoring. He has recorded himself and it’s been quite a shock. But he has found a new gadget that is aiding him in his quest to return to the marital bed.

This week is better than Christmas for Giles as the Ashes begin, he plans on adjusting his body clock and not missing a second…and he’ll be dragging a bleary eyed twelve-year-old along for the ride.

Are you rich? Would you admit it if you were? Weary with seemingly well-off people pleading poverty Giles has developed a very simple check list to establish – rich or not rich?

Lastly, the Cambridge Dictionary word of the year is…


And as always please do get in touch: noidea@thetimes.com

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]]> Bob Vylan - Blood On The Tracks? Bob Vylan - Blood On The Tracks? Fri, 14 Nov 2025 04:04:00 GMT 28:52 6914c7287728b8766c570183 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/bob-vylan-blood-on-the-tracks 6914c7287728b8766c570183 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 bob-vylan-blood-on-the-tracks full 193 Giles has been to see a Bob Vylan gig.

Bob Vylan are a punk rap duo who hit the headlines when the BBC broadcast their set live from Glastonbury, during which they led a chant of ‘death death to the IDF.’

Performing round the corner at the forum in Kentish Town Giles went to see the gig, the various protest and counter protest groups and to talk to some strangers.

If PM Sir Keir Starmer really is under threat who else could fill his shoes – Davina McCall, the artist formerly known as Prince Andrew? There is upheaval at the BBC as the DG and head of news resign on the same day…will Giles be sending in his CV for either of the roles?

Finally, ‘Flesh’ by David Szalay wins the booker prize, what’s it about?

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]]> Giles has been to see a Bob Vylan gig.

Bob Vylan are a punk rap duo who hit the headlines when the BBC broadcast their set live from Glastonbury, during which they led a chant of ‘death death to the IDF.’

Performing round the corner at the forum in Kentish Town Giles went to see the gig, the various protest and counter protest groups and to talk to some strangers.

If PM Sir Keir Starmer really is under threat who else could fill his shoes – Davina McCall, the artist formerly known as Prince Andrew? There is upheaval at the BBC as the DG and head of news resign on the same day…will Giles be sending in his CV for either of the roles?

Finally, ‘Flesh’ by David Szalay wins the booker prize, what’s it about?

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]]> <![CDATA[Time's Up For Fine Dining]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 04:04:00 GMT 29:48 690b8e5c68ccec9b8efeef85 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/times-up-for-fine-dining 690b8e5c68ccec9b8efeef85 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 times-up-for-fine-dining full 192 Giles is still sleeping apart from Esther because of his snoring. But he is not fully reconciled to the new arrangement. The subject hit a nerve as many listeners have been in touch with ideas to improve the situation – from wired jaws, wedge pillows or intriguingly a trip to Newcastle. After Giles composes himself, he considers a few of the options.

In more upbeat new Parisians are being offered the chance to win a burial spot next to the likes of Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison or Edith Piaf in the famous cemeteries of the Père-Lachaise, Montparnasse and Montmartre. So where would Giles and Esther like to be buried?

Lastly, a new charge has started to appear on some restaurant bills – an admin charge. What is it, why is it there and does it mark the end of fine dining…?

 

And as always please do get in touch: noidea@thetimes.com

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]]> Giles is still sleeping apart from Esther because of his snoring. But he is not fully reconciled to the new arrangement. The subject hit a nerve as many listeners have been in touch with ideas to improve the situation – from wired jaws, wedge pillows or intriguingly a trip to Newcastle. After Giles composes himself, he considers a few of the options.

In more upbeat new Parisians are being offered the chance to win a burial spot next to the likes of Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison or Edith Piaf in the famous cemeteries of the Père-Lachaise, Montparnasse and Montmartre. So where would Giles and Esther like to be buried?

Lastly, a new charge has started to appear on some restaurant bills – an admin charge. What is it, why is it there and does it mark the end of fine dining…?

 

And as always please do get in touch: noidea@thetimes.com

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]]> We’re Getting a (sleep) Divorce We’re Getting a (sleep) Divorce Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:04:00 GMT 29:30 690272324013c81f9a1edf0c true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/were-getting-a-sleep-divorce 690272324013c81f9a1edf0c d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 were-getting-a-sleep-divorce full 191 Sixteen percent of UK couples sleep in separate bedrooms. (Giles knows because he asked Grok.)

Esther and Giles have now joined that group as Giles’ snoring has finally got too much for Esther. Is this a problem that listeners are familiar with…are their other causes for sleeping separately besides snoring?

Government ministers have announced they will investigate the brightness of modern car headlights, about time to seems to be the response. But can these ministers be relied upon to do such research, given they don’t appear capable of much else?

A quick question – is it fair to dress dogs up on Halloween? And lastly, having used Grok Giles wonders what a Grok rival to Wikipedia might look and sound like.

 

And as always please do get in touch: noidea@thetimes.com

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]]> Sixteen percent of UK couples sleep in separate bedrooms. (Giles knows because he asked Grok.)

Esther and Giles have now joined that group as Giles’ snoring has finally got too much for Esther. Is this a problem that listeners are familiar with…are their other causes for sleeping separately besides snoring?

Government ministers have announced they will investigate the brightness of modern car headlights, about time to seems to be the response. But can these ministers be relied upon to do such research, given they don’t appear capable of much else?

A quick question – is it fair to dress dogs up on Halloween? And lastly, having used Grok Giles wonders what a Grok rival to Wikipedia might look and sound like.

 

And as always please do get in touch: noidea@thetimes.com

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]]> Live from Cheltenham: ‘Fasting is bo**ocks!’ Live from Cheltenham: ‘Fasting is bo**ocks!’ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 03:04:00 GMT 26:10 68f6614059323046ca8f1dd2 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/live-from-cheltenham-fasting-is-boocks 68f6614059323046ca8f1dd2 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 live-from-cheltenham-fasting-is-boocks full 190 This week Giles and Esther record the pod in front of a live audience at the Cheltenham Literature Festival.

Giles regales the crowd with tales of his prostate cancer diagnosis, taps up an off-duty doctor for some opinions and wonders what would get Jane Austin cancelled.

Esther demonstrates her grasps of veganism, her unwillingness to read out loud and knows what would get her cancelled.


Special thanks to 'The Nook on Five, Cheltenham's rooftop restaurant' for hosting us. 


And as always please do get in touch: noidea@thetimes.com

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]]> This week Giles and Esther record the pod in front of a live audience at the Cheltenham Literature Festival.

Giles regales the crowd with tales of his prostate cancer diagnosis, taps up an off-duty doctor for some opinions and wonders what would get Jane Austin cancelled.

Esther demonstrates her grasps of veganism, her unwillingness to read out loud and knows what would get her cancelled.


Special thanks to 'The Nook on Five, Cheltenham's rooftop restaurant' for hosting us. 


And as always please do get in touch: noidea@thetimes.com

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]]> <![CDATA[A Listeners Special: "I hope that was illuminating…”]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 03:04:00 GMT 29:41 68e51564d798804c9e9d81ad true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/a-listeners-special 68e51564d798804c9e9d81ad d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 a-listeners-special full 189 In a listeners special Esther is delighted to have not read the papers as her and Giles dip into the post bag. They get some book recommendations, test opinion on central heating and to reply to some marvellous listeners.  

In amongst all that if you’ve ever wondered how many people it takes to publish a book and what do they all do Esther can fill you in.


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]]> In a listeners special Esther is delighted to have not read the papers as her and Giles dip into the post bag. They get some book recommendations, test opinion on central heating and to reply to some marvellous listeners.  

In amongst all that if you’ve ever wondered how many people it takes to publish a book and what do they all do Esther can fill you in.


And as always please do get in touch: noidea@thetimes.com

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]]> A Bleak Christmas for Andrew and Fergie A Bleak Christmas for Andrew and Fergie Fri, 03 Oct 2025 03:03:00 GMT 26:43 68dd8f427be17a7f01986619 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/emma-watson-jk-rowling-and-the-half-blood-prince 68dd8f427be17a7f01986619 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 emma-watson-jk-rowling-and-the-half-blood-prince full 188 Giles and Esther had a lovely night out at the theatre, but they’re suffering for it now.

As the hang overs clear and King Charles requests Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson not to take part in Royal Christmas engagements they wonder which of your relatives would you like to disinvite to Christmas lunch?

Perhaps the King should utter “Riddikulus!” a spell cast in Harry Potter when faced with a lurking pest. JK Rowling may be doing likewise as her public spat with Emma Watson has resurfaced. Do either deserve our sympathy?

Stop the press! The British Museum is hosting its own version of The Met Ball…sort of. But who on earth would want to be first name on the guest list? And last but by no means least Esther tests Giles’ fitness…but while he has a hangover.


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]]> Giles and Esther had a lovely night out at the theatre, but they’re suffering for it now.

As the hang overs clear and King Charles requests Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson not to take part in Royal Christmas engagements they wonder which of your relatives would you like to disinvite to Christmas lunch?

Perhaps the King should utter “Riddikulus!” a spell cast in Harry Potter when faced with a lurking pest. JK Rowling may be doing likewise as her public spat with Emma Watson has resurfaced. Do either deserve our sympathy?

Stop the press! The British Museum is hosting its own version of The Met Ball…sort of. But who on earth would want to be first name on the guest list? And last but by no means least Esther tests Giles’ fitness…but while he has a hangover.


And as always please do get in touch especially if you wish to divulge which of your relatives, you’d like to not attend Christmas: noidea@thetimes.com

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]]> Your Country Needs YOU... To be a Traffic Warden Your Country Needs YOU... To be a Traffic Warden Fri, 26 Sep 2025 03:04:00 GMT 28:22 68d45a2907474c67718ee132 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/your-country-needs-you-to-be-a-traffic-warden 68d45a2907474c67718ee132 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 your-country-needs-you-to-be-a-traffic-warden full 187 With more people employed in the parking industry then as full time soldiers are they up to the job of giving Putin a ticket? Giles turns to some great war films for inspiration:

“Did you issue the parking ticket!?”

“Goddam right I did!”

The Booker Prize announced its short list this week, with one notable omission and one baffling inclusion – Giles is not happy.

After the break is it too early in the year to put on the central heating – over to you dear listener. Recent research suggests that bravery is a more attractive trait than brawn. But what if your date is a psychopath who just likes starting fights...?

Lastly, yet another use for Bamboo.   

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]]> With more people employed in the parking industry then as full time soldiers are they up to the job of giving Putin a ticket? Giles turns to some great war films for inspiration:

“Did you issue the parking ticket!?”

“Goddam right I did!”

The Booker Prize announced its short list this week, with one notable omission and one baffling inclusion – Giles is not happy.

After the break is it too early in the year to put on the central heating – over to you dear listener. Recent research suggests that bravery is a more attractive trait than brawn. But what if your date is a psychopath who just likes starting fights...?

Lastly, yet another use for Bamboo.   

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]]> Trump Takes the Rail Replacement Trump Takes the Rail Replacement Fri, 19 Sep 2025 03:04:00 GMT 27:12 68caeb8e0f8ecbdab5e59c31 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/trump-takes-the-rail-replacement 68caeb8e0f8ecbdab5e59c31 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 trump-takes-the-rail-replacement full 186 President Donald Trump has been honoured with a second state visit to the UK. He had a stay at Windsor castle, met Esther’s sister and took a trip to Chequers. But what would have given him a more realistic reflection of Great Britain? Join a queue, attend A&E, get stuck in a traffic jam…?

In his column last week, Giles incurred the wrath of Times readers…again. He wrote about the inflated guesstimates of the numbers attending the Tommy Robinson march. Confused as to why readers are so annoyed, he wonders if he is still in tune with the average reader?

After the break, a tribute to Hollywood great Robert Redford and who will win this year’s booker prize?


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]]> President Donald Trump has been honoured with a second state visit to the UK. He had a stay at Windsor castle, met Esther’s sister and took a trip to Chequers. But what would have given him a more realistic reflection of Great Britain? Join a queue, attend A&E, get stuck in a traffic jam…?

In his column last week, Giles incurred the wrath of Times readers…again. He wrote about the inflated guesstimates of the numbers attending the Tommy Robinson march. Confused as to why readers are so annoyed, he wonders if he is still in tune with the average reader?

After the break, a tribute to Hollywood great Robert Redford and who will win this year’s booker prize?


Please send your book recommendations or favourite Robert Redford films to: noidea@thetimes.com

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]]> Well, This Is Awkward Well, This Is Awkward Fri, 12 Sep 2025 03:06:00 GMT 33:26 68c1a6050fa00b58170ab49f true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/well-this-is-awkward 68c1a6050fa00b58170ab49f d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 well-this-is-awkward full 185 Swings and roundabouts as Giles and Esther return from their summer break. Giles has had an awkward week, but Esther is ready for the release of her debut novel.

In the news; why are Beyonce and Jay-Z moving to the Cotswolds, do they want to go shooting and pay ten pounds for a sausage roll? Sticking with Z, Gen Z are embracing the crowded tea rooms of the National Trust with membership for the 18-25’s on the rise. What could possibly be the reason for the increase?

After the break Giles enlists the help of AI and Greg Wallace to interview Esther about her new book – “Well, This Is Awkward”.


And as always please do get in touch with any comments or questions: noidea@thetimes.com

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]]> Swings and roundabouts as Giles and Esther return from their summer break. Giles has had an awkward week, but Esther is ready for the release of her debut novel.

In the news; why are Beyonce and Jay-Z moving to the Cotswolds, do they want to go shooting and pay ten pounds for a sausage roll? Sticking with Z, Gen Z are embracing the crowded tea rooms of the National Trust with membership for the 18-25’s on the rise. What could possibly be the reason for the increase?

After the break Giles enlists the help of AI and Greg Wallace to interview Esther about her new book – “Well, This Is Awkward”.


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]]> <![CDATA[Listeners' Questions]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:04:00 GMT 29:12 688923d6e01feb9dc2363877 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/listeners-questions 688923d6e01feb9dc2363877 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 listeners-questions full 184 It’s the last episode before a summer break. Giles and Esther open the post bag to answer some of your questions. There are love stories, restaurant reviews, far flung listeners, potters, dating advice, film recommendations and more.


As always please do get in touch with any comments or questions: noidea@thetimes.com


Have a lovely summer – see you in September

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]]> It’s the last episode before a summer break. Giles and Esther open the post bag to answer some of your questions. There are love stories, restaurant reviews, far flung listeners, potters, dating advice, film recommendations and more.


As always please do get in touch with any comments or questions: noidea@thetimes.com


Have a lovely summer – see you in September

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]]> England in the final but does anyone really care? England in the final but does anyone really care? Fri, 25 Jul 2025 03:04:00 GMT 28:06 68814989e0a86cc3ab741bb6 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/england-in-the-final-but-does-anyone-really-care 68814989e0a86cc3ab741bb6 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 england-in-the-final-but-does-anyone-really-care full 183 England’s female football team – the Lionesses - have reached the final of Euro 2025. Giles is intrigued to know who is following their progress.

A government initiative to limit public services to UK billionaires prompts an idea…what other mundane day to day activities should billionaires be prohibited from doing? Riding the top deck of a bus? If there is an art to holiday packing, Esther has mastered it – one pillow, one can of WD40 and a knife. Job done! What would a resourceful Girl Guide do with such a collection of items…fashion a 'think positive' badge perhaps?

Lastly, dear old King Charles has launched a range beard grooming products. No comedy in that…none whatsoever. Anyone for a jar of royal goolie washer?


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]]> England’s female football team – the Lionesses - have reached the final of Euro 2025. Giles is intrigued to know who is following their progress.

A government initiative to limit public services to UK billionaires prompts an idea…what other mundane day to day activities should billionaires be prohibited from doing? Riding the top deck of a bus? If there is an art to holiday packing, Esther has mastered it – one pillow, one can of WD40 and a knife. Job done! What would a resourceful Girl Guide do with such a collection of items…fashion a 'think positive' badge perhaps?

Lastly, dear old King Charles has launched a range beard grooming products. No comedy in that…none whatsoever. Anyone for a jar of royal goolie washer?


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]]> The Master Chef Mess The Master Chef Mess Fri, 18 Jul 2025 03:04:00 GMT 27:20 687805e3e1d88451ba99dba1 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/the-master-chef-mess 687805e3e1d88451ba99dba1 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 the-master-chef-mess full 182 Giles has been triggered. The BBC/Banijay investigation into allegations surrounding former Master Chef presenter Greg Wallace has published its findings. The results are enough to sack not only Greg Wallace, but also former co-host John Torode. Rather than sack Mr Torode perhaps the BBC could kindly draft a resignation statement for him, sighting the stress of recent events and challenges to his mental health…not so fast! Giles is furious about the whole matter.

The BBC isn’t all bad, this week President Trump gave an interview to their reporter Gary O'Donoghue. In the interview President Trump revealed that he doesn’t really trust anyone. Which poses the question, how important is trust?

This week we were given the first glimpse of the actor who will play Harry Potter in the new HBO series. Have they sprung a surprise?

Lastly, as a new iteration of Barbie is unveiled - diabetic Barbie, what others could there be...?


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]]> Giles has been triggered. The BBC/Banijay investigation into allegations surrounding former Master Chef presenter Greg Wallace has published its findings. The results are enough to sack not only Greg Wallace, but also former co-host John Torode. Rather than sack Mr Torode perhaps the BBC could kindly draft a resignation statement for him, sighting the stress of recent events and challenges to his mental health…not so fast! Giles is furious about the whole matter.

The BBC isn’t all bad, this week President Trump gave an interview to their reporter Gary O'Donoghue. In the interview President Trump revealed that he doesn’t really trust anyone. Which poses the question, how important is trust?

This week we were given the first glimpse of the actor who will play Harry Potter in the new HBO series. Have they sprung a surprise?

Lastly, as a new iteration of Barbie is unveiled - diabetic Barbie, what others could there be...?


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]]> The Salt Path Crumbles! The Salt Path Crumbles! Fri, 11 Jul 2025 03:03:00 GMT 26:23 686eb148fe0897380e36fda4 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/the-salt-path-crumbles 686eb148fe0897380e36fda4 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 the-salt-path-crumbles full 181 The Salt Path is a worldwide, multimillion bestselling novel which was later turned into a Hollywood film. It was based on a true story…or so everyone thought. Revelations this week cast considerable doubt on the veracity of the first-person tale. Does it change how Esther and Giles feel about the book?

Greg Wallace has finally been fired by the BBC but the question is did he take a leaf out of the Giles Coren school of defence in his parting statement? Esther has another question too, has Giles ever had the slightest inclination to show his peculiars in the office?

After more listeners emails some tips to get young people ready for the workplace:

Step one - cast aside all self-respect.


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]]> The Salt Path is a worldwide, multimillion bestselling novel which was later turned into a Hollywood film. It was based on a true story…or so everyone thought. Revelations this week cast considerable doubt on the veracity of the first-person tale. Does it change how Esther and Giles feel about the book?

Greg Wallace has finally been fired by the BBC but the question is did he take a leaf out of the Giles Coren school of defence in his parting statement? Esther has another question too, has Giles ever had the slightest inclination to show his peculiars in the office?

After more listeners emails some tips to get young people ready for the workplace:

Step one - cast aside all self-respect.


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]]> <![CDATA[Starmer's Worst Week]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2025 03:03:00 GMT 28:35 68659c2331a42ee04e00694b true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/starmers-worst-week 68659c2331a42ee04e00694b d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 starmers-worst-week full 180 Giles wants to recount his plumbing woes…the Smurfs give him a helping hand to hurry things along.

After sifting through the first weeks post from the new podcast email address Giles and Esther assess a very difficult week for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

A week since rap duo 'Bob Vylan' hit the headlines at Glastonbury Giles shares some of the responses to his notebook piece on the subject, not all are positive.

Then a whistle stop tour of faces on bank notes, the cool club and Eau De Politician.


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]]> Giles wants to recount his plumbing woes…the Smurfs give him a helping hand to hurry things along.

After sifting through the first weeks post from the new podcast email address Giles and Esther assess a very difficult week for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

A week since rap duo 'Bob Vylan' hit the headlines at Glastonbury Giles shares some of the responses to his notebook piece on the subject, not all are positive.

Then a whistle stop tour of faces on bank notes, the cool club and Eau De Politician.


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]]> <![CDATA[Top Tips for a Great Night's Sleep...or are they?]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT 27:04 68531a90002f9da49a13655b true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/top-tips-for-a-great-nights-sleepor-are-they 68531a90002f9da49a13655b d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 top-tips-for-a-great-nights-sleepor-are-they full 179 Esther and Giles have some exciting news which they share at the start of the episode…


On with the pod:

Do couples have a better chance of staying together if their political views are aligned?

Luckily for Esther and Giles they never discuss politics, they’re far more concerned with being mean and what they’re drinking in the evening. Just as well as Esther keeps her voting habits a closely guarded secret. But why do some couples get sucked into political debate?

If talking politics doesn’t make you sleepy, have you tried being bound, gagged and cuddling up to some terrapins? If you’re not convinced, don’t worry there are lots of other sleep tips - most of which are genuine.

Lastly, it’s bye-bye to the cookbook…about time too.


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]]> Esther and Giles have some exciting news which they share at the start of the episode…


On with the pod:

Do couples have a better chance of staying together if their political views are aligned?

Luckily for Esther and Giles they never discuss politics, they’re far more concerned with being mean and what they’re drinking in the evening. Just as well as Esther keeps her voting habits a closely guarded secret. But why do some couples get sucked into political debate?

If talking politics doesn’t make you sleepy, have you tried being bound, gagged and cuddling up to some terrapins? If you’re not convinced, don’t worry there are lots of other sleep tips - most of which are genuine.

Lastly, it’s bye-bye to the cookbook…about time too.


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]]> No Kids. No Dogs. No Muzak. No Kids. No Dogs. No Muzak. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 03:01:00 GMT 28:16 6849e28dbb82390574802b1d true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/no-kids-no-dogs-no-muzak 6849e28dbb82390574802b1d d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 no-kids-no-dogs-no-muzak full 178 **Please hold. Giles and Esther will be with you shortly….[muzak]…Press 1 for the podcast. Press 2 for immediate death or press 3 to speak to a bot who will return you to the main menu…**

 

If there really is no sound more joyful than that of children playing, no wonder the world is so miserable. It is a sound in short supply as children have retreated from playing outdoors to stay indoors on their tech. Former children’s commissioner Baroness Anne Longfield has called for ‘no ball games’ signs to be removed to get children playing outside again. The trouble is, if they go outside who is there to play with apart from a load of killer dogs and some bloodthirsty gangs? 

If kids can’t play outside, can you take them to work? Well, best to check first in case you’re turned away at the door as one lady was with her nine-month-old. Should she have been allowed in, or are some places just not meant to be child friendly?

**A new apple app promises to deal with hold music for its users, but Esther doesn’t want it.

Finally, can you schedule your friends? Lily Allen 40, may do this (or she may just have a good sense of humour.) Either way she has given Giles an idea… 

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]]> **Please hold. Giles and Esther will be with you shortly….[muzak]…Press 1 for the podcast. Press 2 for immediate death or press 3 to speak to a bot who will return you to the main menu…**

 

If there really is no sound more joyful than that of children playing, no wonder the world is so miserable. It is a sound in short supply as children have retreated from playing outdoors to stay indoors on their tech. Former children’s commissioner Baroness Anne Longfield has called for ‘no ball games’ signs to be removed to get children playing outside again. The trouble is, if they go outside who is there to play with apart from a load of killer dogs and some bloodthirsty gangs? 

If kids can’t play outside, can you take them to work? Well, best to check first in case you’re turned away at the door as one lady was with her nine-month-old. Should she have been allowed in, or are some places just not meant to be child friendly?

**A new apple app promises to deal with hold music for its users, but Esther doesn’t want it.

Finally, can you schedule your friends? Lily Allen 40, may do this (or she may just have a good sense of humour.) Either way she has given Giles an idea… 

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]]> Balls to Economy, Winners Fly Club Class Balls to Economy, Winners Fly Club Class Fri, 06 Jun 2025 03:02:00 GMT 29:22 6840822cf2fbdde542d56301 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/balls-to-economy-winner-fly-club-class 6840822cf2fbdde542d56301 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 balls-to-economy-winner-fly-club-class full 177 The airline industry has big plans to improve life for economy passengers. But Giles and Esther have a better solution, just fly business class. And while they’re at it, ditch Gucci shops, treble the size of Pret and provide free bags to those at the back.

Last year Giles' bid to join the The Garrick Club was declined so, as ITV news presenter Julie Etchingham withdraws her candidacy to join surely, he is on her side? Well it depends, was she tortured at school and how much can she drink?

Finally, what toll do the small microstresses of life take on us? If only there was a handy survey offering more information and on which a newspaper could loosely hang an article? Oh wait… cue a list of pet hates, and a detour into surveys in general and food surveys in particular. 

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]]> The airline industry has big plans to improve life for economy passengers. But Giles and Esther have a better solution, just fly business class. And while they’re at it, ditch Gucci shops, treble the size of Pret and provide free bags to those at the back.

Last year Giles' bid to join the The Garrick Club was declined so, as ITV news presenter Julie Etchingham withdraws her candidacy to join surely, he is on her side? Well it depends, was she tortured at school and how much can she drink?

Finally, what toll do the small microstresses of life take on us? If only there was a handy survey offering more information and on which a newspaper could loosely hang an article? Oh wait… cue a list of pet hates, and a detour into surveys in general and food surveys in particular. 

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]]> <![CDATA[Gary Lineker - It's Complicated]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 03:04:00 GMT 27:18 682e12d6f1e6dabeea4ad48c true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/gary-lineker-its-complicated 682e12d6f1e6dabeea4ad48c d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 gary-lineker-its-complicated full 176 It’s a busy day in the Coren house as they prepare to welcome sister podcast ‘Wine Times’ for lunch…and wine. But before that the small matter of Gary Lineker leaving the BBC under a cloud of antisemitism. How does Giles feel about his friend’s departure and recent tweets?  

From one complicated subject to another, what is a semicolon and how should one use it? Two published authors might have a chance of figuring it out, a dyslexic producer almost certainly won’t.

Whilst working from home Giles reflects on research which suggests as many as half of workers would look for another job if asked to return to the office full time. How much would Esther have to be paid to get her back into the office?      

Finally, will a McDonalds apple pie cure Giles’s cancer…?

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]]> It’s a busy day in the Coren house as they prepare to welcome sister podcast ‘Wine Times’ for lunch…and wine. But before that the small matter of Gary Lineker leaving the BBC under a cloud of antisemitism. How does Giles feel about his friend’s departure and recent tweets?  

From one complicated subject to another, what is a semicolon and how should one use it? Two published authors might have a chance of figuring it out, a dyslexic producer almost certainly won’t.

Whilst working from home Giles reflects on research which suggests as many as half of workers would look for another job if asked to return to the office full time. How much would Esther have to be paid to get her back into the office?      

Finally, will a McDonalds apple pie cure Giles’s cancer…?

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]]> Should I be taking Ozempic? Should I be taking Ozempic? Fri, 16 May 2025 03:01:00 GMT 28:04 6824d06115d5c17e057bd4ae true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/should-i-be-taking-ozempic 6824d06115d5c17e057bd4ae d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 should-i-be-taking-ozempic full 175 Do the collection of new weight loss drugs offer more than just weight loss? With claims suggesting that they can help lower risks of cancer and improve mood, Giles feels like he is missing out. Is it time for him to tuck in to Mounjaro? Esther is not convinced and if Giles and his peers live to be one hundred and forty, where are all the Gen Z’s going to live?

If you’re lucky enough to come by a luxury copy of Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’ you may find a handy readers guide; “this novel may not be easy or enjoyable.” What else needs a handy guide – GCSE geography, home cooking, sex?

After an oxbow lake via some noises that annoy a quick theatre recommendation for a farce of a play about spies… Readers guide: May contain innuendo and slapstick.

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]]> Do the collection of new weight loss drugs offer more than just weight loss? With claims suggesting that they can help lower risks of cancer and improve mood, Giles feels like he is missing out. Is it time for him to tuck in to Mounjaro? Esther is not convinced and if Giles and his peers live to be one hundred and forty, where are all the Gen Z’s going to live?

If you’re lucky enough to come by a luxury copy of Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’ you may find a handy readers guide; “this novel may not be easy or enjoyable.” What else needs a handy guide – GCSE geography, home cooking, sex?

After an oxbow lake via some noises that annoy a quick theatre recommendation for a farce of a play about spies… Readers guide: May contain innuendo and slapstick.

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]]> <![CDATA["Hairy Battleaxes Screaming for Drugs"]]> Fri, 09 May 2025 03:03:00 GMT 27:08 681b99cf24b1daf01a259373 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/hairy-battleaxes-screaming-for-drugs 681b99cf24b1daf01a259373 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 hairy-battleaxes-screaming-for-drugs full 174 Recent research suggests that most men don't understand what the menopause is. But Giles is not most men, he has a thorough grasp of the topic...or so he thinks until Esther sets him straight. What is it, how will it affect Esther, and can he do anything to help? All good questions, but sadly lost as he is distracted by an image of a very specific type of queue outside the GP’s surgery.

Giles and Esther have received lots of kind advice and tips on finding their missing neckless, for which they are very grateful. Is there an update, has it been found?

As the menopause approaches so too does the day the children leave home. Is the best way to prepare to abandon ambition, give up on sex and don’t travel.

Finally, Is there anything better than apple pie and pudding sauce? 

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]]> Recent research suggests that most men don't understand what the menopause is. But Giles is not most men, he has a thorough grasp of the topic...or so he thinks until Esther sets him straight. What is it, how will it affect Esther, and can he do anything to help? All good questions, but sadly lost as he is distracted by an image of a very specific type of queue outside the GP’s surgery.

Giles and Esther have received lots of kind advice and tips on finding their missing neckless, for which they are very grateful. Is there an update, has it been found?

As the menopause approaches so too does the day the children leave home. Is the best way to prepare to abandon ambition, give up on sex and don’t travel.

Finally, Is there anything better than apple pie and pudding sauce? 

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]]> <![CDATA[He's not the Messiah he's a very naughty Jew!]]> Fri, 02 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT 27:48 68127d57cea66829866d429b true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/am-i-a-bad-jew 68127d57cea66829866d429b d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 am-i-a-bad-jew full 173 It has been a pretty bad week for Giles. His article on Zionism generated a mixed reaction, gaining support from some but rebuke from others. Does hearing Esther’s take on the matter cause him to rethink?

A more domestic problem is Esther’s birthday, or rather her present. For once Giles was well prepared, he’d chosen the perfect gift well ahead of time. He knows where he left it, where it should be, but where is it now?

In the news a men only publishing house has opened, is it needed and if so, why? It prompts Esther to reveal some big news. Finally, Giles is considering taking up DIO… ‘do it oneself.’

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]]> It has been a pretty bad week for Giles. His article on Zionism generated a mixed reaction, gaining support from some but rebuke from others. Does hearing Esther’s take on the matter cause him to rethink?

A more domestic problem is Esther’s birthday, or rather her present. For once Giles was well prepared, he’d chosen the perfect gift well ahead of time. He knows where he left it, where it should be, but where is it now?

In the news a men only publishing house has opened, is it needed and if so, why? It prompts Esther to reveal some big news. Finally, Giles is considering taking up DIO… ‘do it oneself.’

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]]> The Clooneys don’t argue, but we do! The Clooneys don’t argue, but we do! Fri, 25 Apr 2025 03:04:00 GMT 27:39 6809490e0ab194418d1b8779 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/the-clooneys-dont-argue-we-do 6809490e0ab194418d1b8779 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 the-clooneys-dont-argue-we-do full 172 In a recent interview George Clooney said he and his wife Amal never argue. The Clooneys may not, but the Corens most certainly do! And, as if my magic they demonstrate how to have a good argument…three times…in half an hour!

Everything is going well until Giles attempts some in pod production, then there is an unexpected phone call, followed by more production disagreements. It all proves too much and whilst discussing arguments they manage to have a “sh*t stinker” of one. So, this week for illustrative purposes, it stays in the podcast. Thankfully there is a happy ending… 

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]]> In a recent interview George Clooney said he and his wife Amal never argue. The Clooneys may not, but the Corens most certainly do! And, as if my magic they demonstrate how to have a good argument…three times…in half an hour!

Everything is going well until Giles attempts some in pod production, then there is an unexpected phone call, followed by more production disagreements. It all proves too much and whilst discussing arguments they manage to have a “sh*t stinker” of one. So, this week for illustrative purposes, it stays in the podcast. Thankfully there is a happy ending… 

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]]> Happiness is a Stupid Husband Happiness is a Stupid Husband Fri, 04 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT 28:07 67ed9a0b9524713132d4786f true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/happiness-is-a-stupid-husband 67ed9a0b9524713132d4786f d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 happiness-is-a-stupid-husband full 171 A piece of ground breaking research suggests women are tending to marry men less educated than themselves. Twas ever thus… Esther and Giles are on trend, they have a ‘marriage of unequals’ with Esther technically more educated than Giles.

A new AI concept offers the chance to talk with fictional characters in books. Might Giles one day be able to chat with Hamlet…the app may prefer he stick to Lucy the turtle for now. Does Badger from Wind in the Willows have a dark secret?

In recent weeks Jeff Bezos and David Beckham have each thrown very glamourous parties. But are such parties any good? Do the people attending actually have any fun?

Finally, American singer Chappel Roan has lifted the lid on parents – they aren’t very happy. Of course not, they have children!

Oh, and President Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs are bound to fail, just don’t ask Esther why.

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]]> A piece of ground breaking research suggests women are tending to marry men less educated than themselves. Twas ever thus… Esther and Giles are on trend, they have a ‘marriage of unequals’ with Esther technically more educated than Giles.

A new AI concept offers the chance to talk with fictional characters in books. Might Giles one day be able to chat with Hamlet…the app may prefer he stick to Lucy the turtle for now. Does Badger from Wind in the Willows have a dark secret?

In recent weeks Jeff Bezos and David Beckham have each thrown very glamourous parties. But are such parties any good? Do the people attending actually have any fun?

Finally, American singer Chappel Roan has lifted the lid on parents – they aren’t very happy. Of course not, they have children!

Oh, and President Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs are bound to fail, just don’t ask Esther why.

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]]> <![CDATA[The Truth About 'Adolescence']]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 04:04:00 GMT 27:40 67e46b4684f1e8b7078a4bf3 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/adolescence-is-hard-parenting-is-hard 67e46b4684f1e8b7078a4bf3 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 adolescence-is-hard-parenting-is-hard full 170 Esther can’t bring herself to watch the much vaunted Netflix show ‘Adolescence’. Giles watched it and was deeply moved by it. They discuss just how hard parenting is and the complicated relationship between young people, their phones and social media. With a child able to have the world in the palm of their hand, what role does a parent have?

Last week was a tribute to Group Captain Hemingway, this week the next generation of heroes have fallen foul of a judge over a stolen Paddington Bear statue, Giles pleads their case.

Finally, I wish it could be Christmas everyday…because nothing bad happens then and it would work wonders for church numbers.  

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]]> Esther can’t bring herself to watch the much vaunted Netflix show ‘Adolescence’. Giles watched it and was deeply moved by it. They discuss just how hard parenting is and the complicated relationship between young people, their phones and social media. With a child able to have the world in the palm of their hand, what role does a parent have?

Last week was a tribute to Group Captain Hemingway, this week the next generation of heroes have fallen foul of a judge over a stolen Paddington Bear statue, Giles pleads their case.

Finally, I wish it could be Christmas everyday…because nothing bad happens then and it would work wonders for church numbers.  

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]]> <![CDATA[Esther and Giles play 'Mr and Mrs']]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 04:04:00 GMT 27:36 67db0409782fc3c7c67d4e20 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/a-tribute-to-group-captain-hemingway 67db0409782fc3c7c67d4e20 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 a-tribute-to-group-captain-hemingway full 169 How well do Giles and Esther know each other? Cue a game of Mr and Mrs. What A levels did they take, what were their childhood pets called…or let’s start simple: “What is your wife’s name?” It isn’t Farah Fawcett.

Continuing the game theme Giles plays “what’s in the inflation basket this year? If tinned fish isn’t in there, it should be. If Esther can answer correctly, will she win a speed boat?

Jeremy Clarkson is back with a Grand Tour spin off…except actually he isn’t, he only appears in archive footage. Is it about time to put the whole thing out of its misery…

Finally, a respectful salute to Group Captain John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway, who died this week. He was the last known Battle of Britain pilot. Talk of him and his life stirs up emotional memories for both Giles and Esther leading to a teary end to the show.

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]]> How well do Giles and Esther know each other? Cue a game of Mr and Mrs. What A levels did they take, what were their childhood pets called…or let’s start simple: “What is your wife’s name?” It isn’t Farah Fawcett.

Continuing the game theme Giles plays “what’s in the inflation basket this year? If tinned fish isn’t in there, it should be. If Esther can answer correctly, will she win a speed boat?

Jeremy Clarkson is back with a Grand Tour spin off…except actually he isn’t, he only appears in archive footage. Is it about time to put the whole thing out of its misery…

Finally, a respectful salute to Group Captain John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway, who died this week. He was the last known Battle of Britain pilot. Talk of him and his life stirs up emotional memories for both Giles and Esther leading to a teary end to the show.

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]]> Boomers vs ADHD Boomers vs ADHD Fri, 14 Mar 2025 04:03:00 GMT 26:41 67d1e840198b6cba391dc4e8 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/boomers-vs-adhd 67d1e840198b6cba391dc4e8 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 boomers-vs-adhd full 168 "What's that Lassie? You think you might have ADHD?"

Can Giles talk to the animals? Probably not, in fact research suggest none of us can. But does he have ADHD? Esther thinks he might. The prevalence of mental illness is on the rise, could TikTok be to blame? If you ask boomers, it's a case of "pull yourself together" but for Gen Z its "talking about your feelings is good". Giles and Esther take the middle ground and attempt to reconcile the two.

Could a whole life’s worth be in a desk? A recent employment tribunal has ruled it might, Giles can understand the reasoning.

Finally, they wonder if it is time to compensate their neighbours…

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]]> "What's that Lassie? You think you might have ADHD?"

Can Giles talk to the animals? Probably not, in fact research suggest none of us can. But does he have ADHD? Esther thinks he might. The prevalence of mental illness is on the rise, could TikTok be to blame? If you ask boomers, it's a case of "pull yourself together" but for Gen Z its "talking about your feelings is good". Giles and Esther take the middle ground and attempt to reconcile the two.

Could a whole life’s worth be in a desk? A recent employment tribunal has ruled it might, Giles can understand the reasoning.

Finally, they wonder if it is time to compensate their neighbours…

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]]> Inside the Meghan Nightmare Inside the Meghan Nightmare Fri, 07 Mar 2025 04:04:00 GMT 26:25 67c8b914ece4993ac73a88af true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/meghans-nightmare 67c8b914ece4993ac73a88af d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 meghans-nightmare full 167 What better way to spend pancake day than curling up to watch “With Love, Meghan”

But what was it exactly, comedy, horror, a sad documentary? Despite wanting to like it Esther just couldn’t. Dinner and candles for imaginary guests, cooking in a cashmere jumper, dragon handlers and all in someone else’s house. Was it a case of advice not given or advice not taken?

Another day, another step closer to Armageddon as President Trump continues his unique brand of negotiation - worryingly for Giles it is a tactic he uses himself.

Debrett’s is yet to release a guide to ‘how to host President Trump’ but they do offer the very latest in how to eat Al Desko… 

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]]> What better way to spend pancake day than curling up to watch “With Love, Meghan”

But what was it exactly, comedy, horror, a sad documentary? Despite wanting to like it Esther just couldn’t. Dinner and candles for imaginary guests, cooking in a cashmere jumper, dragon handlers and all in someone else’s house. Was it a case of advice not given or advice not taken?

Another day, another step closer to Armageddon as President Trump continues his unique brand of negotiation - worryingly for Giles it is a tactic he uses himself.

Debrett’s is yet to release a guide to ‘how to host President Trump’ but they do offer the very latest in how to eat Al Desko… 

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]]> Tough Talk for Gentle Parents Tough Talk for Gentle Parents Fri, 28 Feb 2025 04:05:00 GMT 25:29 67bf8a5d9f45343122102c59 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/parenting-president-trump-and-uk-net-zero-time-for-a-reality 67bf8a5d9f45343122102c59 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 parenting-president-trump-and-uk-net-zero-time-for-a-reality full 166 Parenting, President Trump and UK net zero - is it time for a reality check? 

Have the middle classes ruined parenting in the UK? Uber head Katharine Birbalsingh has spoken out on parenting methods, and it’s given Giles an idea for a book – “Parenting tips for the working class.” Do the travails of modern parenting have anything in common with the redrawing of post war alliances and UK net zero targets? Could it be that across the board things are a little too comfortable and it is time for shake up? Esther turns to the history books for the answer and espouses the benefits of upheaval and existential threat…purely from an objective standpoint. Anything is better than talking about toilets!

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]]> Parenting, President Trump and UK net zero - is it time for a reality check? 

Have the middle classes ruined parenting in the UK? Uber head Katharine Birbalsingh has spoken out on parenting methods, and it’s given Giles an idea for a book – “Parenting tips for the working class.” Do the travails of modern parenting have anything in common with the redrawing of post war alliances and UK net zero targets? Could it be that across the board things are a little too comfortable and it is time for shake up? Esther turns to the history books for the answer and espouses the benefits of upheaval and existential threat…purely from an objective standpoint. Anything is better than talking about toilets!

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]]> Get Fit the Nazi Way Get Fit the Nazi Way Fri, 14 Feb 2025 04:06:00 GMT 24:53 67acfdebb468a1d76f1f379e true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/get-fit-the-nazi-way 67acfdebb468a1d76f1f379e d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 get-fit-the-nazi-way full 165 Does a 10k goosestep count as a workout? How many Sieg Heils build the perfect bicep? When faced with a Neo Nazi fitness class what can one do except laugh...?

As half term approaches everyone in the world is going skiing, everyone except the Corens. Giles and Esther reiterate their disdain for ski holidays. Instead, they’ll be having a 1970’s style break; they’ll work while the kids stay at home and watch the latest season of White Lotus. The new Michelin guide is out but are the numerous new restaurants up to scratch? Perhaps more interesting is the challenge of a vegan restaurant making it onto the list.

Lastly, why are people over fifty happier post pandemic…could it be because death is a little closer?

Now, which way is Poland?

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]]> Does a 10k goosestep count as a workout? How many Sieg Heils build the perfect bicep? When faced with a Neo Nazi fitness class what can one do except laugh...?

As half term approaches everyone in the world is going skiing, everyone except the Corens. Giles and Esther reiterate their disdain for ski holidays. Instead, they’ll be having a 1970’s style break; they’ll work while the kids stay at home and watch the latest season of White Lotus. The new Michelin guide is out but are the numerous new restaurants up to scratch? Perhaps more interesting is the challenge of a vegan restaurant making it onto the list.

Lastly, why are people over fifty happier post pandemic…could it be because death is a little closer?

Now, which way is Poland?

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]]> <![CDATA[It's cancer but it's not a tragedy - Giles opens up about his "heartbreaking diagnosis".]]> Fri, 07 Feb 2025 04:00:00 GMT 26:47 67a3b0183eadb4f808fc4398 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/its-cancer-but-its-not-a-tragedy-giles-opens-up-about-his-he 67a3b0183eadb4f808fc4398 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 its-cancer-but-its-not-a-tragedy-giles-opens-up-about-his-he full 164

This week Giles revealed that he had been diagnosed with cancer. In this week’s episode he relives the moment he found out and the responses of those around him, and his own. Is it a big deal “it’s only a dash of cancer after all?” Or are he and Esther in denial? They consider the language around cancer and wonder why Bob hasn’t been in touch…?

For some light-hearted distraction a one hundred and thirty four page document on how to speak to passengers, ye gods! How to enunciate HampSTEAD and ringing endorsements - “Buy this book it was written by a human.”  

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This week Giles revealed that he had been diagnosed with cancer. In this week’s episode he relives the moment he found out and the responses of those around him, and his own. Is it a big deal “it’s only a dash of cancer after all?” Or are he and Esther in denial? They consider the language around cancer and wonder why Bob hasn’t been in touch…?

For some light-hearted distraction a one hundred and thirty four page document on how to speak to passengers, ye gods! How to enunciate HampSTEAD and ringing endorsements - “Buy this book it was written by a human.”  

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]]> <![CDATA[Don't mention the Jews]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 04:03:00 GMT 27:15 679a9126a7ace681d87eeb2d true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/dont-mention-the-jews 679a9126a7ace681d87eeb2d d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 dont-mention-the-jews full 163 Giles has modified his coffee intake and is ready to tackle the pressing issues of the week.

First up, say it loud say it proud – Jew! Easier said than done for some…but why is that? Could “People of Nose” be a better option?

The touchy-feely millennial generation may actually be the hardest of the lot; they’re embracing the potential return of the death penalty.

After being overheard making sexual comments Wynn Evans left the strictly live tour to “priorities my wellbeing.” Esther has little sympathy, but Giles wonders about the BBC’s casting policy – “We’d like a blokey bloke please…oh god not one like that!”

Finally, what is the secret to a good face lift? Don’t have one is Esther’s tip but is it too late for Gwyneth Paltrow and other multi-millionaires..?   

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]]> Giles has modified his coffee intake and is ready to tackle the pressing issues of the week.

First up, say it loud say it proud – Jew! Easier said than done for some…but why is that? Could “People of Nose” be a better option?

The touchy-feely millennial generation may actually be the hardest of the lot; they’re embracing the potential return of the death penalty.

After being overheard making sexual comments Wynn Evans left the strictly live tour to “priorities my wellbeing.” Esther has little sympathy, but Giles wonders about the BBC’s casting policy – “We’d like a blokey bloke please…oh god not one like that!”

Finally, what is the secret to a good face lift? Don’t have one is Esther’s tip but is it too late for Gwyneth Paltrow and other multi-millionaires..?   

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]]> Went Woke, Went Broke! Went Woke, Went Broke! Fri, 24 Jan 2025 04:01:00 GMT 26:47 679131831ab6c8a3679f395c true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/woke-goes-broke 679131831ab6c8a3679f395c d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 woke-goes-broke full 162 Lots of laughs in this week’s episode. As Harrow school adopts a therapy puppy, will there be a similar puppy on a bursary…? Either way don’t expect the canines to bring much happiness.

The good literary agency is closing. Were they victims of the culture war or the marketplace? Giles thinks he knows the answer.

A conversation about clever footballers brings up stereotypes but gone are the days when it is acceptable to mock the working classes, Brian.

Giles has a brilliant business idea; three products, one audience and a lot of exclamation marks!


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]]> Lots of laughs in this week’s episode. As Harrow school adopts a therapy puppy, will there be a similar puppy on a bursary…? Either way don’t expect the canines to bring much happiness.

The good literary agency is closing. Were they victims of the culture war or the marketplace? Giles thinks he knows the answer.

A conversation about clever footballers brings up stereotypes but gone are the days when it is acceptable to mock the working classes, Brian.

Giles has a brilliant business idea; three products, one audience and a lot of exclamation marks!


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]]> <![CDATA["I'm going to stand here till you get fat!"]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 04:20:00 GMT 27:30 678805f36fdb31febd558d8e true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/im-going-to-stand-here-till-you-get-fat 678805f36fdb31febd558d8e d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 im-going-to-stand-here-till-you-get-fat full 161 After a busy but very enjoyable Christmas Giles and Esther return to ponder some of the talking points of the week.

What is a work life balance and how does one get one? How do you wire a plug – why not ask one of Giles many deceased relatives. Is post war rationing the root cause of child obesity?

Finally, how to play Fagin without bowing to stereotype and… stop climbing Everest!  

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]]> After a busy but very enjoyable Christmas Giles and Esther return to ponder some of the talking points of the week.

What is a work life balance and how does one get one? How do you wire a plug – why not ask one of Giles many deceased relatives. Is post war rationing the root cause of child obesity?

Finally, how to play Fagin without bowing to stereotype and… stop climbing Everest!  

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]]> <![CDATA[The Corens' Second Christmas Quiz]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 04:30:34 GMT 32:07 676301088a7fea7b909e543f true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/the-corens-second-christmas-quiz 676301088a7fea7b909e543f d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 the-corens-second-christmas-quiz full 160 As described in the title - a fun festive quiz.


We hope you enjoy it. If you do, please share.

Merry Christmas, see you in the New Year.


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]]> As described in the title - a fun festive quiz.


We hope you enjoy it. If you do, please share.

Merry Christmas, see you in the New Year.


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]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 04:23:23 GMT 0:17 675ae7b6053c3ca77b0ecce7 false https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/675ae7b6053c3ca77b0ecce7 675ae7b6053c3ca77b0ecce7 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 full

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]]> Podcasts don’t get tougher than this Podcasts don’t get tougher than this Fri, 06 Dec 2024 04:30:36 GMT 26:55 6750b61ca0332c2e11d64568 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/podcasts-dont-get-tougher-than-this 6750b61ca0332c2e11d64568 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 podcasts-dont-get-tougher-than-this full 159 Where now for Gregg Wallace and the BBC? Esther is focused on the BBC’s HR department – what were they doing? Giles ponders the consequences of a decision made twenty years ago. And if this is the new bar for public opprobrium - who might be next?

Board games at Christmas, marvellous. All the family sat round the fire, rolling the dice…until one falls asleep, one cheats, and one gets so competitive they flip the board and it all ends in tears. Excellent, let’s do it again next year.

The governments new junk food advertising ban has caused quite a stir but what is it exactly? Have they really banned porridge, have they actually banned anything? Time for some clarity, insight and war time meal planning. 

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]]> Where now for Gregg Wallace and the BBC? Esther is focused on the BBC’s HR department – what were they doing? Giles ponders the consequences of a decision made twenty years ago. And if this is the new bar for public opprobrium - who might be next?

Board games at Christmas, marvellous. All the family sat round the fire, rolling the dice…until one falls asleep, one cheats, and one gets so competitive they flip the board and it all ends in tears. Excellent, let’s do it again next year.

The governments new junk food advertising ban has caused quite a stir but what is it exactly? Have they really banned porridge, have they actually banned anything? Time for some clarity, insight and war time meal planning. 

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]]> What did you do in the Culture War, daddy? What did you do in the Culture War, daddy? Fri, 29 Nov 2024 04:30:21 GMT 27:12 67475afcc61106655d549c3f true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/what-did-you-do-in-the-culture-war-daddy 67475afcc61106655d549c3f d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 what-did-you-do-in-the-culture-war-daddy full 158 Giles thought he was going to be cancelled due to his last two rather edgy pieces. One was about an Israeli restaurant and the other took a big bite out of the super-woke Jaguar re-brand. But, the total opposite happened and everyone loved them. It’s all in danger of going to Giles’s head and he toys with leaning in and becoming the UK’s answer to Joe Rogan. 

If the culture war is truly over, what happens next? And where does it leave a country that has just elected a government that is now totally out of fashion? 

Meanwhile, British Airways spends millions on doing up their First Class cabins rather than "...fixing their p***poor app."

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]]> Giles thought he was going to be cancelled due to his last two rather edgy pieces. One was about an Israeli restaurant and the other took a big bite out of the super-woke Jaguar re-brand. But, the total opposite happened and everyone loved them. It’s all in danger of going to Giles’s head and he toys with leaning in and becoming the UK’s answer to Joe Rogan. 

If the culture war is truly over, what happens next? And where does it leave a country that has just elected a government that is now totally out of fashion? 

Meanwhile, British Airways spends millions on doing up their First Class cabins rather than "...fixing their p***poor app."

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]]> Old McStarmer Taxed a Farm, ee-eye, ee-eye oh! Old McStarmer Taxed a Farm, ee-eye, ee-eye oh! Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:30:07 GMT 26:38 673e521d93bec8617f547b6f true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/old-mcstarmer-taxed-a-farm-ee-eye-ee-eye-oh-oh 673e521d93bec8617f547b6f d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 old-mcstarmer-taxed-a-farm-ee-eye-ee-eye-oh-oh full 157 After a very quick diversion round rats learning to drive this week’s episode begins with a debate over farmers and inheritance tax – a tax dodge for the affluent or a hit to hard working farmers? Giles leans on his knowledge of the French Revolution and his own experience of tax ‘manoeuvring’. 

Zoe Ball is stepping down from the Radio 2 breakfast show. Is it really to spend more time with her family or is there more to it than meets the eye? Could the North Koreans be involved...?

A possible tip for Apple Inc – admit you were wrong then make more money.

And lastly, by eck! What a repertoire of accents. Sadly, not all are allowed past the censor.

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]]> After a very quick diversion round rats learning to drive this week’s episode begins with a debate over farmers and inheritance tax – a tax dodge for the affluent or a hit to hard working farmers? Giles leans on his knowledge of the French Revolution and his own experience of tax ‘manoeuvring’. 

Zoe Ball is stepping down from the Radio 2 breakfast show. Is it really to spend more time with her family or is there more to it than meets the eye? Could the North Koreans be involved...?

A possible tip for Apple Inc – admit you were wrong then make more money.

And lastly, by eck! What a repertoire of accents. Sadly, not all are allowed past the censor.

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]]> The Archwhat of Where? The Archwhat of Where? Fri, 15 Nov 2024 04:30:10 GMT 28:10 6734e5be5b81168b1399d637 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/archwho-of-where 6734e5be5b81168b1399d637 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 archwho-of-where full 156 As the Archbishop of Canterbury resigns Giles asks the key question - does anyone care?

Following Donald Trump’s election victory there is a rumour doing the rounds that some rich celebrities plan to leave the US for Britain. Do we want them, does anywhere want them? Might they be in for a surprise with the reality of modern London not quite matching the dream…

How does one deal with a moth infestation? Top tip: cedar wood, moth balls or sue the house seller for 30million pounds!

Finally, what do you get if you cross a Slovenian girl done good, chat GPT and a White House? A FLOTUS memoir – simples! 

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]]> As the Archbishop of Canterbury resigns Giles asks the key question - does anyone care?

Following Donald Trump’s election victory there is a rumour doing the rounds that some rich celebrities plan to leave the US for Britain. Do we want them, does anywhere want them? Might they be in for a surprise with the reality of modern London not quite matching the dream…

How does one deal with a moth infestation? Top tip: cedar wood, moth balls or sue the house seller for 30million pounds!

Finally, what do you get if you cross a Slovenian girl done good, chat GPT and a White House? A FLOTUS memoir – simples! 

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]]> Yay! It’s President Trump! Yay! It’s President Trump! Fri, 08 Nov 2024 04:30:42 GMT 26:11 672bcd8d7d34ea8eee8e4ed6 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/yay-its-president-trump 672bcd8d7d34ea8eee8e4ed6 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 yay-its-president-trump full 155 What do Kamala Harris and QPR have in common? Giles and Esther react to the breaking news that Donald Trump is back as the American President. They ponder the reasons and how to break the news to a despondent teenager.

Any mood can be lifted by a good cheese trolly, some people can even build a career off the back of a cheese trolly. Can being married also keep one chipper? Depends on who you’re married to!

Finally, if you own an air fryer it might be spying on you – it’s your own fault. And what is a double dip..?

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]]> What do Kamala Harris and QPR have in common? Giles and Esther react to the breaking news that Donald Trump is back as the American President. They ponder the reasons and how to break the news to a despondent teenager.

Any mood can be lifted by a good cheese trolly, some people can even build a career off the back of a cheese trolly. Can being married also keep one chipper? Depends on who you’re married to!

Finally, if you own an air fryer it might be spying on you – it’s your own fault. And what is a double dip..?

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]]> Bad Manners or Just Badenoch? Bad Manners or Just Badenoch? Fri, 01 Nov 2024 04:32:46 GMT 27:33 6722a7d66c036acf21c52b65 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/bad-manners-or-just-badenoch 6722a7d66c036acf21c52b65 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 bad-manners-or-just-badenoch full 154 Is Kemi Badenoch rude, or just straight talking? Esther has changed her ways and now plays a very polite tactical game; Giles on the other hand takes too much pleasure in expressing his true feelings in glorious technicolour. Who cares if its rude.

It’s all change at British Airways as they switch from lunch to brunch on many flights; Esther isn’t sure what all the fuss is about…

How do you get a nickname and what does it say about you if you don’t have one? Pee-the-pants and Pester discuss.

After the break the decline of the golden arches. As McDonalds’ sales dip Giles considers where the burger giant is going wrong.  

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]]> Is Kemi Badenoch rude, or just straight talking? Esther has changed her ways and now plays a very polite tactical game; Giles on the other hand takes too much pleasure in expressing his true feelings in glorious technicolour. Who cares if its rude.

It’s all change at British Airways as they switch from lunch to brunch on many flights; Esther isn’t sure what all the fuss is about…

How do you get a nickname and what does it say about you if you don’t have one? Pee-the-pants and Pester discuss.

After the break the decline of the golden arches. As McDonalds’ sales dip Giles considers where the burger giant is going wrong.  

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]]> NEW PODCAST FROM THE TIMES: Feel Better About Money NEW PODCAST FROM THE TIMES: Feel Better About Money Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:13:31 GMT 33:04 6720df7b2daf19454106b31c false https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/new-podcast-from-the-times-feel-better-about-money 6720df7b2daf19454106b31c d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 new-podcast-from-the-times-feel-better-about-money full Tomorrow is the big day! Budget Day looms, and we're bringing you a special feature from The Times' brand new show: Feel Better About Money.


In her inaugural money chat, Holly Mead is talking about budgeting and the budget. She looks at the many different aspects of money to help you make better financial decisions about pensions, mortgages, investments. With so many suggestions, rumours and supposed leaks about the upcoming budget, what should we be preparing for now and how? 


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]]> Tomorrow is the big day! Budget Day looms, and we're bringing you a special feature from The Times' brand new show: Feel Better About Money.


In her inaugural money chat, Holly Mead is talking about budgeting and the budget. She looks at the many different aspects of money to help you make better financial decisions about pensions, mortgages, investments. With so many suggestions, rumours and supposed leaks about the upcoming budget, what should we be preparing for now and how? 


Find the new show here: https://shows.acast.com/times-money.


Regular Giles programming to resume later in the week.

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]]> Giles vs The Boomers Giles vs The Boomers Fri, 25 Oct 2024 03:30:29 GMT 26:07 6719323430187dfb6cd4d949 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/giles-vs-the-boomers 6719323430187dfb6cd4d949 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 giles-vs-the-boomers full 153 Are Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Raynor following in the footsteps of The Coren's builders – telling you how bad the previous tradesmen were?

Who is in charge around here? Giles has a boomer bee in his bonnet and wonders if they’re just struggling to accept their waning influence in society. He takes to the comments to do battle; but he certainly doesn’t call them c…. !

Ozempic may be a miracle drug for those overweight, but it is a killer for restaurants. Fear not Esther can save the day.

Would you pass a ‘real world’ maths test? Would you pass a dad maths test? Time to find out… 

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]]> Are Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Raynor following in the footsteps of The Coren's builders – telling you how bad the previous tradesmen were?

Who is in charge around here? Giles has a boomer bee in his bonnet and wonders if they’re just struggling to accept their waning influence in society. He takes to the comments to do battle; but he certainly doesn’t call them c…. !

Ozempic may be a miracle drug for those overweight, but it is a killer for restaurants. Fear not Esther can save the day.

Would you pass a ‘real world’ maths test? Would you pass a dad maths test? Time to find out… 

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]]> Mo Money Mo Problems Mo Money Mo Problems Fri, 18 Oct 2024 03:30:44 GMT 28:02 67100177488fde85590273bf true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/mo-money-mo-problems 67100177488fde85590273bf d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 mo-money-mo-problems full 152 All change this week as The Corens are having work done – brick work not cosmetic work. As a result, they have decamped to someone else’s house…it prompts discussion about interior decor and the ‘Sandbanks House Wars’ where multi-millionaires are competing to build the grandest home.

It turns out Christopher Columbus was Jewish; unfortunately, now he has been branded imperialist and racist its 500 years too late for Giles. Is there anyone else that is going to be dumped on the Jewish community?

After the break, who are the nicest and nastiest celebs that Giles and Esther have ever met? Mostly uncensored.


**One of Brian Clough’s autobiographies was titled ‘Cloughie: Walking on Water.’ In reference to a song the Nottingham Forest fans used to sing about him. 

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]]> All change this week as The Corens are having work done – brick work not cosmetic work. As a result, they have decamped to someone else’s house…it prompts discussion about interior decor and the ‘Sandbanks House Wars’ where multi-millionaires are competing to build the grandest home.

It turns out Christopher Columbus was Jewish; unfortunately, now he has been branded imperialist and racist its 500 years too late for Giles. Is there anyone else that is going to be dumped on the Jewish community?

After the break, who are the nicest and nastiest celebs that Giles and Esther have ever met? Mostly uncensored.


**One of Brian Clough’s autobiographies was titled ‘Cloughie: Walking on Water.’ In reference to a song the Nottingham Forest fans used to sing about him. 

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]]> A Medieval Version of Grindr A Medieval Version of Grindr Fri, 11 Oct 2024 03:30:35 GMT 26:28 6706f58c7d461d4e782b89a4 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/a-medieval-version-of-grindr 6706f58c7d461d4e782b89a4 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 a-medieval-version-of-grindr full 151 There are only three weeks left to audition for the new HBO Harry Potter series, sadly for Giles his best wizarding days are behind him, but he has high hopes for his son.

In fact, at fifty-five are most of his best days behind him? Who knows, he’s too old to care. But he does know what goes best with a square of dark chocolate…

“There is no such thing as ‘man flu’” says Giles, but then he goes on to say lots of other things which Esther has more of a problem with.

Finally, a great new dating app for the Catholic church and…something else, no its gone, I can’t remember. 

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]]> There are only three weeks left to audition for the new HBO Harry Potter series, sadly for Giles his best wizarding days are behind him, but he has high hopes for his son.

In fact, at fifty-five are most of his best days behind him? Who knows, he’s too old to care. But he does know what goes best with a square of dark chocolate…

“There is no such thing as ‘man flu’” says Giles, but then he goes on to say lots of other things which Esther has more of a problem with.

Finally, a great new dating app for the Catholic church and…something else, no its gone, I can’t remember. 

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]]> Is It A Phone...? Is It A Phone...? Fri, 27 Sep 2024 03:30:05 GMT 29:02 66f46578db4b1e72e5ed12bb true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/is-it-a-phone 66f46578db4b1e72e5ed12bb d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 is-it-a-phone full 149 Three questions:

1)     What constitutes modern art? A sieve without a handle, a misshapen squash? Esthers patience with the Turner Prize has reached its limit.

2)     What’s the difference between a banana and a phone? ...what's a banana?

3)     What’s the first rule of customer relations? The customer is always a tw@t.


Plus, the positives of Oxbridge sliding down the university league tables.

And saving the best till last, look out for Giles and Esther’s absolutely fabulous Jane Horrocks impressions.


** Contains strong language from the start

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]]> Three questions:

1)     What constitutes modern art? A sieve without a handle, a misshapen squash? Esthers patience with the Turner Prize has reached its limit.

2)     What’s the difference between a banana and a phone? ...what's a banana?

3)     What’s the first rule of customer relations? The customer is always a tw@t.


Plus, the positives of Oxbridge sliding down the university league tables.

And saving the best till last, look out for Giles and Esther’s absolutely fabulous Jane Horrocks impressions.


** Contains strong language from the start

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]]> Freebies! Freebies! Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:00:21 GMT 28:50 66eae1a7ec4ba464d56b346a true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/freebies 66eae1a7ec4ba464d56b346a d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 freebies full 148 What is a freebie, how do you get them and do you have to pay tax?

A tale of two particular freebies this week, interspersed with a collection of Giles and Esthers own freebies from the past.

While Lady Starmer has fallen foul of some members of the press for her new dresses, Eamonn Holmes has been scoffed at for taking his lady friend on a cruise. Esther and Giles have sympathy, freebies aren’t all they’re cracked up to be and anyway they’re part of the business, aren’t they… 

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]]> What is a freebie, how do you get them and do you have to pay tax?

A tale of two particular freebies this week, interspersed with a collection of Giles and Esthers own freebies from the past.

While Lady Starmer has fallen foul of some members of the press for her new dresses, Eamonn Holmes has been scoffed at for taking his lady friend on a cruise. Esther and Giles have sympathy, freebies aren’t all they’re cracked up to be and anyway they’re part of the business, aren’t they… 

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]]> Starmergeddon! Starmergeddon! Fri, 13 Sep 2024 03:00:00 GMT 30:26 66e1db66f684e0b759aae3ec true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/starmergeddon 66e1db66f684e0b759aae3ec d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 starmergeddon full 147 Giles and Esther are thrilled to be back from their long summer break, well Esther is.

And there is so much to talk about; Keir Starmer has taken a truth serum, but is that what people want? Donald Trump went face to face with Kamala Harris in an animalistic US presidential debate. The weight loss drug Ozempic is now being offered to children and Greggs have launched a range of footwear. The world is still mad.

But fear not, take joy in the simple things, just like Giles and Kitty on the way to school… 

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]]> Giles and Esther are thrilled to be back from their long summer break, well Esther is.

And there is so much to talk about; Keir Starmer has taken a truth serum, but is that what people want? Donald Trump went face to face with Kamala Harris in an animalistic US presidential debate. The weight loss drug Ozempic is now being offered to children and Greggs have launched a range of footwear. The world is still mad.

But fear not, take joy in the simple things, just like Giles and Kitty on the way to school… 

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]]> Coming soon... Giles and Esther Coming soon... Giles and Esther Fri, 06 Sep 2024 05:00:13 GMT 0:41 66d9b5480ef29103a184dbf8 false https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/coming-soon-giles-and-esther 66d9b5480ef29103a184dbf8 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 coming-soon-giles-and-esther full

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]]> Goodbye neighbour, hello Prime Minister..? Goodbye neighbour, hello Prime Minister..? Fri, 05 Jul 2024 03:02:41 GMT 26:48 66858dbc4cb273e4618f7c99 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/goodbye-neighbour-hello-prime-minister 66858dbc4cb273e4618f7c99 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 goodbye-neighbour-hello-prime-minister full 146 A new dawn has broken, has it not… well something like that. Giles and Esther channel their inner Nostradamus to predict last night’s results. If, as assumed Sir Keir becomes PM, what does it mean for his family? Giles considers penning an ode to Kentish Town and all that the Starmers will leave behind.

As Sir Keir awaits his big result, Giles is waiting for his own important phone call, but its from the NHS so who knows when it will come, today, tomorrow…never.  

Rumours abound of very underhand tactics being planned within the parental whats app groups of certain private schools. Will it be enough to change Labour policy?

Amidst the big news a smaller but perhaps more meaningful event, the closing of a chapter in the Coren household. When dealing with the emotional toll of children growing up, who better to turn to than A. A. Milne or F. Scott Fitzgerald?  

Finally, women are better at espionage than men…how else did Dame Judi make it to be head of MI6..?

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]]> A new dawn has broken, has it not… well something like that. Giles and Esther channel their inner Nostradamus to predict last night’s results. If, as assumed Sir Keir becomes PM, what does it mean for his family? Giles considers penning an ode to Kentish Town and all that the Starmers will leave behind.

As Sir Keir awaits his big result, Giles is waiting for his own important phone call, but its from the NHS so who knows when it will come, today, tomorrow…never.  

Rumours abound of very underhand tactics being planned within the parental whats app groups of certain private schools. Will it be enough to change Labour policy?

Amidst the big news a smaller but perhaps more meaningful event, the closing of a chapter in the Coren household. When dealing with the emotional toll of children growing up, who better to turn to than A. A. Milne or F. Scott Fitzgerald?  

Finally, women are better at espionage than men…how else did Dame Judi make it to be head of MI6..?

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]]> Fighting Podcasts From The Inside Fighting Podcasts From The Inside Fri, 28 Jun 2024 03:00:21 GMT 25:06 667c4c249e1803392ec6b619 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/fighting-podcasts-from-the-inside 667c4c249e1803392ec6b619 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 fighting-podcasts-from-the-inside full 145 Giles is feeling bright and breezy, and it’s all thanks to Ether. For once he took her advice and tried the latest ‘wonder drug’ Naltrexone. What would have otherwise been a night of drunken excess instead turned into a night of charitable excess. He is a convert. Sadly, neither he nor Esther have made any money out of their pharmaceutical evangelism. 

Keir Starmer has exposed the latest ‘get out of jail free card’ for those in public life: ”I’m changing it from the inside.” Seeing it for the cop out that it is they wonder what else could be changed from the inside...?

If one wished to be pale, male and stale, how would one go about it? Giles has all the tips you’ll need. Esther indulges her love of low-level pettiness and offers it to the listeners for those who share her joy of pointless tiny battles.

Finally, a look at the spat between David Tennant and Kemi Badenoch and the effects of success guilt.



** The ambient sounds were out in force this week, with the doors open on a very hot day we had the sound of local children, a workman using an angle grinder and as always, the birds. 


 

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]]> Giles is feeling bright and breezy, and it’s all thanks to Ether. For once he took her advice and tried the latest ‘wonder drug’ Naltrexone. What would have otherwise been a night of drunken excess instead turned into a night of charitable excess. He is a convert. Sadly, neither he nor Esther have made any money out of their pharmaceutical evangelism. 

Keir Starmer has exposed the latest ‘get out of jail free card’ for those in public life: ”I’m changing it from the inside.” Seeing it for the cop out that it is they wonder what else could be changed from the inside...?

If one wished to be pale, male and stale, how would one go about it? Giles has all the tips you’ll need. Esther indulges her love of low-level pettiness and offers it to the listeners for those who share her joy of pointless tiny battles.

Finally, a look at the spat between David Tennant and Kemi Badenoch and the effects of success guilt.



** The ambient sounds were out in force this week, with the doors open on a very hot day we had the sound of local children, a workman using an angle grinder and as always, the birds. 


 

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]]> Working class hero, moi? Working class hero, moi? Fri, 21 Jun 2024 03:00:37 GMT 26:22 66734c49fc72e99564e81ede true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/working-class-hero-moi 66734c49fc72e99564e81ede d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 working-class-hero-moi full 144

In response to a survey suggesting people are turning away from the news Giles and Esther pander to the masses and happily look past the obvious headlines.

Who or what constitutes a working man? As the blue and red parties scabble to attract anyone who earns a living Giles is temporarily bewitched by the endless tax breaks on offer from the Reform party. His conscience kicks in but with his new found knowledge of the candidates he does a ‘who said what’ quiz for Esther.

Little House on the Prairie - an idyllic serene country existence…? Not so fast! If you survive the warring factions on the plain and the syphilis you’ve still got to fight off the cowboys. Perhaps not the best example of the past to offer to children. Giles and Esther consider some better examples, and more pertinent advice for the young people of today.

Lastly, could it really be true that privately educated children are thinner in middle age than their state educated counter parts? Of course not, Esther is suitably exasperated.

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In response to a survey suggesting people are turning away from the news Giles and Esther pander to the masses and happily look past the obvious headlines.

Who or what constitutes a working man? As the blue and red parties scabble to attract anyone who earns a living Giles is temporarily bewitched by the endless tax breaks on offer from the Reform party. His conscience kicks in but with his new found knowledge of the candidates he does a ‘who said what’ quiz for Esther.

Little House on the Prairie - an idyllic serene country existence…? Not so fast! If you survive the warring factions on the plain and the syphilis you’ve still got to fight off the cowboys. Perhaps not the best example of the past to offer to children. Giles and Esther consider some better examples, and more pertinent advice for the young people of today.

Lastly, could it really be true that privately educated children are thinner in middle age than their state educated counter parts? Of course not, Esther is suitably exasperated.

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]]> <![CDATA[Esther's Booze Hell]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 03:00:13 GMT 25:39 6669dffc2868cb001111040c true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/rishis-school-days 6669dffc2868cb001111040c d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 rishis-school-days 143 full Esther is front page news after writing about a drug which helps with alcoholism…unusually she hasn’t just written about naltrexone, she’s tried it. It leads to a discussion about the results of alcohol abuse within different economic groups. As ever the Germans are ahead of the game, they’ve decided to only sell England football fans low alcohol beer.

Rishi Sunak has once again shown his gift for the uncommon touch; Giles thinks he shouldn’t be let lose without a minder.

What is the point of going to university? Giles and Esther disagree, but both can see the endless benefits of going to boarding school.

Bring back kids TV, so says Russel T Davis. Esther likes the idea but what would one bring back, TISWAS, Swap Shop or Going Live?

Finally, as protests sweep the nation Giles has a cunning idea, a protest against his own podcast…

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]]> Esther is front page news after writing about a drug which helps with alcoholism…unusually she hasn’t just written about naltrexone, she’s tried it. It leads to a discussion about the results of alcohol abuse within different economic groups. As ever the Germans are ahead of the game, they’ve decided to only sell England football fans low alcohol beer.

Rishi Sunak has once again shown his gift for the uncommon touch; Giles thinks he shouldn’t be let lose without a minder.

What is the point of going to university? Giles and Esther disagree, but both can see the endless benefits of going to boarding school.

Bring back kids TV, so says Russel T Davis. Esther likes the idea but what would one bring back, TISWAS, Swap Shop or Going Live?

Finally, as protests sweep the nation Giles has a cunning idea, a protest against his own podcast…

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]]> Election numberwang Election numberwang Fri, 07 Jun 2024 03:00:34 GMT 28:16 6660d68439a320001249c076 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/election-numberwang 6660d68439a320001249c076 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 election-numberwang full 142 Stephen Fry has upset the ruddy faced members of the MCC; it has left Giles awkwardly fiddling with his box as he balances his desire to join the MCC with his admiration for Mr Fry.

No such trouble with Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak who come in for equal disdain. Was it a debate or a barrister and a banker meeting at the school gates? Or a special episode of Numberwang…?

The debate slid to one side Esther and Giles consider a throbbing question; What are the most annoying ‘corporate speak’ phrases? Low hanging fruit, blue sky thinking…? Whichever it is, Giles and Esther are about to smut them up for you.

Esther thinks Giles has a big one, Giles thinks it is actually quite small, certainly not as big as Fergie’s. Thank goodness the late Queen Elizabeth insisted Fergie parade hers in public…

After all the saucy talk Esther needs a stiff drink…but not on a plane.

Finally, its back to the election as Rishi Sunak enlists Tom Cruise into his campaign team… 

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]]> Stephen Fry has upset the ruddy faced members of the MCC; it has left Giles awkwardly fiddling with his box as he balances his desire to join the MCC with his admiration for Mr Fry.

No such trouble with Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak who come in for equal disdain. Was it a debate or a barrister and a banker meeting at the school gates? Or a special episode of Numberwang…?

The debate slid to one side Esther and Giles consider a throbbing question; What are the most annoying ‘corporate speak’ phrases? Low hanging fruit, blue sky thinking…? Whichever it is, Giles and Esther are about to smut them up for you.

Esther thinks Giles has a big one, Giles thinks it is actually quite small, certainly not as big as Fergie’s. Thank goodness the late Queen Elizabeth insisted Fergie parade hers in public…

After all the saucy talk Esther needs a stiff drink…but not on a plane.

Finally, its back to the election as Rishi Sunak enlists Tom Cruise into his campaign team… 

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]]> Half term highlights Half term highlights Fri, 31 May 2024 03:00:36 GMT 26:19 6654babad950260012e0292b true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/half-term-highlights 6654babad950260012e0292b d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 half-term-highlights full Giles and Esther are away this week. In their absence here is a short collection of recent highlights.

Giles faces a late fitness test. Esther takes the AA road quiz. And why won't flying taxis go south of the river...?

Hope you enjoy them. Please do like and share and we’ll see you next week.

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]]> Giles and Esther are away this week. In their absence here is a short collection of recent highlights.

Giles faces a late fitness test. Esther takes the AA road quiz. And why won't flying taxis go south of the river...?

Hope you enjoy them. Please do like and share and we’ll see you next week.

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]]> Lasagne Al Porno Lasagne Al Porno Fri, 24 May 2024 03:00:35 GMT 28:16 664f154db522f3001289d984 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/lasagne-al-porno 664f154db522f3001289d984 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 lasagne-al-porno full 141 ** This episode was recorded just before Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called the election; please sit back and bask in an election free zone.


Has Kevin Costner got better with age? Esther thinks so. She also ranks his film ‘Robin Hood Prince of Thieves’ as the best of all time, unlike his current project – Horizon: chapter one.

In a spooky premonition Giles stars in his own vanity project; a gripping drama about a snap election, an assassination and an ageing dad being called up to save the ashes.

A new sex themed Italian restaurant has opened in Milan, Giles does not want to know what the specials are!

Despite the recent tragic events statistically air travel is still very safe…just don’t board a plane built by the NHS and run by the Post Office. Whatever the plane, the 'Campden People’s Theatre' will be flying first class, but they’d love to mix with those in the cheap seats…

Finally, it’s time to prepare! Never mind the election we’re talking pandemics, learn from lock down - more pasta and hummus, less toilet roll.


If you’re wondering what the pitter patter in the background is, that’ll be the rain.

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]]> ** This episode was recorded just before Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called the election; please sit back and bask in an election free zone.


Has Kevin Costner got better with age? Esther thinks so. She also ranks his film ‘Robin Hood Prince of Thieves’ as the best of all time, unlike his current project – Horizon: chapter one.

In a spooky premonition Giles stars in his own vanity project; a gripping drama about a snap election, an assassination and an ageing dad being called up to save the ashes.

A new sex themed Italian restaurant has opened in Milan, Giles does not want to know what the specials are!

Despite the recent tragic events statistically air travel is still very safe…just don’t board a plane built by the NHS and run by the Post Office. Whatever the plane, the 'Campden People’s Theatre' will be flying first class, but they’d love to mix with those in the cheap seats…

Finally, it’s time to prepare! Never mind the election we’re talking pandemics, learn from lock down - more pasta and hummus, less toilet roll.


If you’re wondering what the pitter patter in the background is, that’ll be the rain.

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]]> The Secret Diary of Giles Coren aged 13 ¾ The Secret Diary of Giles Coren aged 13 ¾ Fri, 17 May 2024 03:00:14 GMT 27:23 66450fdd254df10012b41e9c true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/the-secret-diary-of-giles-coren-aged-13 66450fdd254df10012b41e9c d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 the-secret-diary-of-giles-coren-aged-13 full 140 Artist Jonathan Yeo has painted luminaries such as Tony Blair, David Cameron and most recently the King. He has also painted Giles (twice) and Esther’s sister. As old friends of Jonathan, Giles and Esther are well placed to guide the philistines of Instagram through his artistic talents.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is seeking to reassure the nation that all is well in the UK. Unfortunately, his lacklustre writing style is the least of his problems; he has an 800 year old tax rebate and a batty flautist to sort out first.  

A new carrot and carrot approach to the obesity crisis is showing positive results. Are incentives the way forward to change behaviours…? How much to make people pronounce semaglutide correctly…?

Finally, Giles gets in touch with his feminine side in the swimming pool, once he has buried his acorns…

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]]> Artist Jonathan Yeo has painted luminaries such as Tony Blair, David Cameron and most recently the King. He has also painted Giles (twice) and Esther’s sister. As old friends of Jonathan, Giles and Esther are well placed to guide the philistines of Instagram through his artistic talents.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is seeking to reassure the nation that all is well in the UK. Unfortunately, his lacklustre writing style is the least of his problems; he has an 800 year old tax rebate and a batty flautist to sort out first.  

A new carrot and carrot approach to the obesity crisis is showing positive results. Are incentives the way forward to change behaviours…? How much to make people pronounce semaglutide correctly…?

Finally, Giles gets in touch with his feminine side in the swimming pool, once he has buried his acorns…

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]]> Time, Gentlemen Time, Gentlemen Fri, 10 May 2024 03:00:06 GMT 28:04 663be212f5bc7400128d8a51 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/members-only 663be212f5bc7400128d8a51 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 members-only full 13 4 The Garrick Club is finally opening its doors to women, well some women. Whilst not a member, as a regular frequenter of the Garrick Giles lets daylight in upon magic and reveals the earth-shattering secrets of the gentleman’s club. Esther wonders why on earth anyone would bother. 

A grassroots Muslim campaign group emboldens Giles and Esther to offer their own list of demands to potential PM Keir Starmer. 

Brexit makes an unwelcome return as the fall guy for a bad opening night. Esther has sympathy but Giles smells a Gallic rat.

Finally, Esther stumbles upon the unforeseen consequences of automatic only driving tests…doom in a post-apocalyptic world. But does it make her sad...?

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]]> The Garrick Club is finally opening its doors to women, well some women. Whilst not a member, as a regular frequenter of the Garrick Giles lets daylight in upon magic and reveals the earth-shattering secrets of the gentleman’s club. Esther wonders why on earth anyone would bother. 

A grassroots Muslim campaign group emboldens Giles and Esther to offer their own list of demands to potential PM Keir Starmer. 

Brexit makes an unwelcome return as the fall guy for a bad opening night. Esther has sympathy but Giles smells a Gallic rat.

Finally, Esther stumbles upon the unforeseen consequences of automatic only driving tests…doom in a post-apocalyptic world. But does it make her sad...?

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]]> Tyrannosaurus Swift Tyrannosaurus Swift Fri, 03 May 2024 03:00:32 GMT 24:48 6632a92d3a18a600128a862c true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/tyrannosaurus-swift 6632a92d3a18a600128a862c d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 tyrannosaurus-swift full 13 3 The pressing question this week is: If a T-Rex played Taylor Swift at chess who would win? An octopus has offered to referee, but only if it is paid in food stamps. ‘An expert’ has suggested that the T’Rex may have been a little dim…so Giles wonders what or who constitutes dim in the 21st century...?

Could the demise of Humza Yousaf be down to the Scottish Nationalists losing the culture wars…when asked for their opinion the great Scottish public replied “Get te f**k!” It turns out that it is not only opinionated columnists who need the culture wars, the Tory party do too, and possibly the Daily Mail.

Bland, over processed and will do you no good – Taylor Swift or supermarket bread? The bread of course, but some, may have reached Taylor Swift saturation point. 

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]]> The pressing question this week is: If a T-Rex played Taylor Swift at chess who would win? An octopus has offered to referee, but only if it is paid in food stamps. ‘An expert’ has suggested that the T’Rex may have been a little dim…so Giles wonders what or who constitutes dim in the 21st century...?

Could the demise of Humza Yousaf be down to the Scottish Nationalists losing the culture wars…when asked for their opinion the great Scottish public replied “Get te f**k!” It turns out that it is not only opinionated columnists who need the culture wars, the Tory party do too, and possibly the Daily Mail.

Bland, over processed and will do you no good – Taylor Swift or supermarket bread? The bread of course, but some, may have reached Taylor Swift saturation point. 

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]]> Spear today, gone tomorrow Spear today, gone tomorrow Fri, 26 Apr 2024 03:00:10 GMT 25:39 66296e5357a7a900121c9015 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/spear-today-gone-tomorrow 66296e5357a7a900121c9015 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 spear-today-gone-tomorrow full 13 2

Could the culture wars finally be drawing to a close? If they are what will Giles talk about in future; certainly not ancient antiquities, his knowledge is lacking in that sphere. How to spice up one’s autobiography, some celeb gossip here, a royal orgy there…let’s ask Rebel Wilson she is bound to have a few more ideas.

Age is but a number, which may just be seventeen thousand. That’s what John Cleese is paying for stem cell therapy. But why worry, what of the crows of the air, they do not sow or reap…perhaps because they are to preoccupied with the ‘Tokyo crow controller’…

Lastly, what makes a good friendship…Giles doesn’t care he’s too busy picking up crisp packets. 

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Could the culture wars finally be drawing to a close? If they are what will Giles talk about in future; certainly not ancient antiquities, his knowledge is lacking in that sphere. How to spice up one’s autobiography, some celeb gossip here, a royal orgy there…let’s ask Rebel Wilson she is bound to have a few more ideas.

Age is but a number, which may just be seventeen thousand. That’s what John Cleese is paying for stem cell therapy. But why worry, what of the crows of the air, they do not sow or reap…perhaps because they are to preoccupied with the ‘Tokyo crow controller’…

Lastly, what makes a good friendship…Giles doesn’t care he’s too busy picking up crisp packets. 

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]]> Is my air fryer pansexual? Is my air fryer pansexual? Fri, 19 Apr 2024 03:00:52 GMT 28:08 662036643b67380013a5baac true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/are-air-fryers-pansexual 662036643b67380013a5baac d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 are-air-fryers-pansexual full 13 1 Warning flag: this episode contains sensitive content.

Fresh from the Easter recess Giles and Esther have a cunning plan to lure in new listeners, they’re flying the flag for air fryers. Keen to be welcoming of all cooking methods they undertake some thorough research which includes never using, trying or knowing anything about air fryers, before coming to a categoric conclusion on the latest kitchen gadget…

They take a look at the most expensive streets to live in the UK - none of which have flags in the  front garden - and compare them to their own ends.

Saving the best till last Giles and Esther try to identify the twenty-one sexuality and gender flags on display at a hospital reception in the midlands. Giles can’t find his flag, and he is worried about members of the Royal Navy. Finally, he stumbles upon an idea which he sends up his flagpole to see if it gets a salute… 

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]]> Warning flag: this episode contains sensitive content.

Fresh from the Easter recess Giles and Esther have a cunning plan to lure in new listeners, they’re flying the flag for air fryers. Keen to be welcoming of all cooking methods they undertake some thorough research which includes never using, trying or knowing anything about air fryers, before coming to a categoric conclusion on the latest kitchen gadget…

They take a look at the most expensive streets to live in the UK - none of which have flags in the  front garden - and compare them to their own ends.

Saving the best till last Giles and Esther try to identify the twenty-one sexuality and gender flags on display at a hospital reception in the midlands. Giles can’t find his flag, and he is worried about members of the Royal Navy. Finally, he stumbles upon an idea which he sends up his flagpole to see if it gets a salute… 

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]]> What kind or arsehole are you...!? What kind or arsehole are you...!? Fri, 29 Mar 2024 04:00:54 GMT 25:02 660481caf9e7460017df2c9a true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/what-kind-or-arsehole-are-you 660481caf9e7460017df2c9a d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 what-kind-or-arsehole-are-you full 12 10 Britain was made great by arseholes; MP’s thinking about porn and national stereotypes.


It’s a very slow news week. Lacking stimulation Giles and Esther turn to pornography and the MP’s who are worrying about its effect on sex education. Inspired, Giles decides he can write a piece in praise of ‘the arsehole’ – they have a game of “good arsehole, bad arsehole” and speculate on the nature of Sacha Baron Cohen’s arsehole-ness.  

Fully expecting to face justice for their crimes against good taste Giles and Esther consider the potential end to the trial by jury system. In its place…trail by ordeal. Their punishment; to spend eternity gazing at an awful sculpture of a moustachioed plumber. 

Finally, an Italian, an Aussie and a Swede walk into a sauna...

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]]> Britain was made great by arseholes; MP’s thinking about porn and national stereotypes.


It’s a very slow news week. Lacking stimulation Giles and Esther turn to pornography and the MP’s who are worrying about its effect on sex education. Inspired, Giles decides he can write a piece in praise of ‘the arsehole’ – they have a game of “good arsehole, bad arsehole” and speculate on the nature of Sacha Baron Cohen’s arsehole-ness.  

Fully expecting to face justice for their crimes against good taste Giles and Esther consider the potential end to the trial by jury system. In its place…trail by ordeal. Their punishment; to spend eternity gazing at an awful sculpture of a moustachioed plumber. 

Finally, an Italian, an Aussie and a Swede walk into a sauna...

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]]> Bondstein, James Bondstein Bondstein, James Bondstein Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:00:02 GMT 28:08 65fc0c23cce2030016fb62d8 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/bondstein-james-bondstein 65fc0c23cce2030016fb62d8 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 bondstein-james-bondstein full 12 9 The new Bond, MP’s presenting TV programmes, Giles is a Gorilla and Ewan McGregor’s…acting skills.

Giles is very excited by the latest actor being linked with the role of James Bond, he feels sure he has some useful tips for the scrip writers – a Volvo car, a fussy mother, and some anti-allergy pillows.

Elsewhere, what would the BBC advertise if they could… waterproof pants or Stormzy’s latest album? Giles is preoccupied with the effect gravity is having on Ewan McGregor’s acting career. And Esther and Giles believe in the benefits of fasting, they have a gut feeling it’s a good thing. Sadly, recent research may disagree, they turn to Love Island contestant Auto Phagya for help.

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]]> The new Bond, MP’s presenting TV programmes, Giles is a Gorilla and Ewan McGregor’s…acting skills.

Giles is very excited by the latest actor being linked with the role of James Bond, he feels sure he has some useful tips for the scrip writers – a Volvo car, a fussy mother, and some anti-allergy pillows.

Elsewhere, what would the BBC advertise if they could… waterproof pants or Stormzy’s latest album? Giles is preoccupied with the effect gravity is having on Ewan McGregor’s acting career. And Esther and Giles believe in the benefits of fasting, they have a gut feeling it’s a good thing. Sadly, recent research may disagree, they turn to Love Island contestant Auto Phagya for help.

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]]> Roadhog!! Roadhog!! Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:00:41 GMT 27:08 65f1ede22d60f00016363e70 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/road-hog 65f1ede22d60f00016363e70 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 road-hog full 12 8 Giles has gone down the RAC rabbit hole, and to his delight it is providing him with an endless stream of evidence proving that he is, surprise surprise… an excellent driver. Not content with that he decides to quiz Esther on some of the most common driving myths, thus proving that she is not an excellent driver. You be the judge as to the veracity of his conclusions.

In a column that writes itself the ONS’s inflation basket gets a makeover for centrist dads, boomers, and millennials. Finally, Esther nails her colours to the mast – what is the point of university..?


** Mansfield College does in fact have college status, granted in 1995. 

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]]> Giles has gone down the RAC rabbit hole, and to his delight it is providing him with an endless stream of evidence proving that he is, surprise surprise… an excellent driver. Not content with that he decides to quiz Esther on some of the most common driving myths, thus proving that she is not an excellent driver. You be the judge as to the veracity of his conclusions.

In a column that writes itself the ONS’s inflation basket gets a makeover for centrist dads, boomers, and millennials. Finally, Esther nails her colours to the mast – what is the point of university..?


** Mansfield College does in fact have college status, granted in 1995. 

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]]> A crash diet for Keir A crash diet for Keir Fri, 08 Mar 2024 04:00:09 GMT 28:32 65e9f330176cc40016c359a7 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/a-crash-diet-for-keir 65e9f330176cc40016c359a7 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 a-crash-diet-for-keir full 12 7 Peter Mandelson thinks Keir Starmer "needs to shed a few pounds". And Giles, always the friendly neighbour, thinks he can help his local MP look his dashing best on camera. What should he wear, where should he stand, and who should he stand next to? You're welcome Sir Keir - a future invite to Chequers is surely inevitable...


Plus, it's International Women's Day. So what better way to celebrate than writing about what International Men's Day would look like? And while in the safe confines of podcast land, Giles asks Esther about whether she's scared of the menopause.

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]]> Peter Mandelson thinks Keir Starmer "needs to shed a few pounds". And Giles, always the friendly neighbour, thinks he can help his local MP look his dashing best on camera. What should he wear, where should he stand, and who should he stand next to? You're welcome Sir Keir - a future invite to Chequers is surely inevitable...


Plus, it's International Women's Day. So what better way to celebrate than writing about what International Men's Day would look like? And while in the safe confines of podcast land, Giles asks Esther about whether she's scared of the menopause.

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]]> The meanest love story ever told… The meanest love story ever told… Fri, 01 Mar 2024 04:00:46 GMT 26:05 65e07a95dfdd5a0017dd1bb5 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/the-meanest-love-story-ever-told 65e07a95dfdd5a0017dd1bb5 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 the-meanest-love-story-ever-told full 12 6 Following last week’s comments about the Israel Gaza conflict, Giles had a visit to a local synagogue to navigate. It turned out the Rabbi may have been more famous than he is, but Giles did his aunt proud – shepping nachas!

Looking for a diversion, Giles and Esther watched a documentary on ‘Bennifer’ - Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez…it was quite a disappointment. Their version of a great love story has more in common with the Twits, things get out of hand when they list their pet peeves.

Staying with America, Peppa Pig is spreading the English accent across the Atlantic. Neither are fans of the pink oinker, or of world book day as it turns out. Finally, some wet nappies tie the whole thing together, sort of. 

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]]> Following last week’s comments about the Israel Gaza conflict, Giles had a visit to a local synagogue to navigate. It turned out the Rabbi may have been more famous than he is, but Giles did his aunt proud – shepping nachas!

Looking for a diversion, Giles and Esther watched a documentary on ‘Bennifer’ - Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez…it was quite a disappointment. Their version of a great love story has more in common with the Twits, things get out of hand when they list their pet peeves.

Staying with America, Peppa Pig is spreading the English accent across the Atlantic. Neither are fans of the pink oinker, or of world book day as it turns out. Finally, some wet nappies tie the whole thing together, sort of. 

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]]> Israel - what now? Israel - what now? Fri, 23 Feb 2024 04:00:30 GMT 26:25 65d66c776deb7b00180fac81 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/israel-what-now 65d66c776deb7b00180fac81 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 israel-what-now full 12 5

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]]> Watch out the Etonians are coming… Watch out the Etonians are coming… Fri, 09 Feb 2024 04:00:44 GMT 27:15 65c4d7066a17ef001743532c true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/watch-out-the-etonians-are-coming 65c4d7066a17ef001743532c d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 watch-out-the-etonians-are-coming full 12 4 VAT on school fees offers Giles and Esther the chance to consider the effects of a deluge of public-school children into the state system. Should it come to pass there will be a familiar cast of winners and losers. A pressing question; how should one dress when out in Mayfair? As shabbily as possible it seems, with good reason, oh and don’t wear a watch.

After the break the Kings cancer diagnoses stirs some emotional memories, but nothing to be exploited. In lighter news it turns out that Orcas are not lost at sea and the French are having less sex, whilst the English are making eyes at their pets...

**For those, like me, unsure of the meaning of a ‘mufti day’ it is a non-uniform day at school

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]]> VAT on school fees offers Giles and Esther the chance to consider the effects of a deluge of public-school children into the state system. Should it come to pass there will be a familiar cast of winners and losers. A pressing question; how should one dress when out in Mayfair? As shabbily as possible it seems, with good reason, oh and don’t wear a watch.

After the break the Kings cancer diagnoses stirs some emotional memories, but nothing to be exploited. In lighter news it turns out that Orcas are not lost at sea and the French are having less sex, whilst the English are making eyes at their pets...

**For those, like me, unsure of the meaning of a ‘mufti day’ it is a non-uniform day at school

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]]> Gwyneth: Battier than ever? Gwyneth: Battier than ever? Fri, 02 Feb 2024 04:00:08 GMT 27:34 65bac58a7e76fe0016c7a24d true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/gwyneth-battier-than-ever 65bac58a7e76fe0016c7a24d d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 gwyneth-battier-than-ever full 12 3 Gwyneth Paltrow is…furious. Thankfully Gwyn has a unique way to unleash her anger. As a man used to losing his temper Giles feels he can give her some tips.

Esther and Giles have been mixing in rarefied circles, but they don’t like to talk about it…much. In an exclusive just for the podcast they give a little glimpse into the life of grace and favour.

Lean, fearful children, vain rats and a sexy Jesus pave the way for Rishi Sunak and advice on fasting. Sadly, they never did make it to Marcus Rashford or soft drink sommeliers…maybe next time.

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]]> Gwyneth Paltrow is…furious. Thankfully Gwyn has a unique way to unleash her anger. As a man used to losing his temper Giles feels he can give her some tips.

Esther and Giles have been mixing in rarefied circles, but they don’t like to talk about it…much. In an exclusive just for the podcast they give a little glimpse into the life of grace and favour.

Lean, fearful children, vain rats and a sexy Jesus pave the way for Rishi Sunak and advice on fasting. Sadly, they never did make it to Marcus Rashford or soft drink sommeliers…maybe next time.

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]]> Who’s a healthy boy then… Who’s a healthy boy then… Fri, 26 Jan 2024 04:00:14 GMT 26:10 65b181719edb2b0016fa1074 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/whos-a-healthy-boy-then 65b181719edb2b0016fa1074 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 whos-a-healthy-boy-then full 12 2 What constitutes being fit for your age…a lap of the track, twenty push ups, or lugging a TV to the tip and changing the bed sheets? Giles and Esther put themselves to the test. Is ‘fat neck’ a sign of being unfit, or an ailment or not a thing at all. Whatever it is, Giles definitely doesn’t have it! And while we’re on illness, he doesn’t have man flu either. In fact, ‘man flu’ is just a tired trope…but he might have prostate trouble, but he can’t be sure because his doctor doesn’t wish to do the necessary.

Finally, a fly past of beards, queue jumping and potty mouthed parrots, all of which just about adds up to a podcast.

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]]> What constitutes being fit for your age…a lap of the track, twenty push ups, or lugging a TV to the tip and changing the bed sheets? Giles and Esther put themselves to the test. Is ‘fat neck’ a sign of being unfit, or an ailment or not a thing at all. Whatever it is, Giles definitely doesn’t have it! And while we’re on illness, he doesn’t have man flu either. In fact, ‘man flu’ is just a tired trope…but he might have prostate trouble, but he can’t be sure because his doctor doesn’t wish to do the necessary.

Finally, a fly past of beards, queue jumping and potty mouthed parrots, all of which just about adds up to a podcast.

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]]> <![CDATA["The young need to see the old w**king."]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2024 04:00:18 GMT 24:53 65a9155f44350500173944e5 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/the-young-need-to-see-the-old-wking 65a9155f44350500173944e5 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 the-young-need-to-see-the-old-wking full 12 1 Welcome back and a Happy New Year. Giles welcomes 2024 by pondering the impending apocalypse. Thankfully that doesn’t last long before thoughts turn to working or wanking, or both. Is work by its very definition not to be enjoyed? To quote Esther; “it’s boring and it never stops.” It is unlikely that public sex acts would improve matters much, but it is hard not to consider once the seed has been sown. Speaking of filth, Giles hasn’t washed in six days, but with good reason. Esher on the other had has washed, but in an unconventional manner. Perhaps it is because, like Kate Moss, they just don’t give a fig…

Here's to series twelve, thanks for listening.

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]]> Welcome back and a Happy New Year. Giles welcomes 2024 by pondering the impending apocalypse. Thankfully that doesn’t last long before thoughts turn to working or wanking, or both. Is work by its very definition not to be enjoyed? To quote Esther; “it’s boring and it never stops.” It is unlikely that public sex acts would improve matters much, but it is hard not to consider once the seed has been sown. Speaking of filth, Giles hasn’t washed in six days, but with good reason. Esher on the other had has washed, but in an unconventional manner. Perhaps it is because, like Kate Moss, they just don’t give a fig…

Here's to series twelve, thanks for listening.

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]]> <![CDATA[The Corens' Christmas Quiz]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 04:00:42 GMT 46:13 657a237c501c7b0017aa6076 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/the-corens-christmas-uiz 657a237c501c7b0017aa6076 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 the-corens-christmas-uiz full 11 12 It's fun, it's festive, it’s a bumper edition.

We hope you enjoy it. If you do, please share.

Merry Christmas, see you in the New Year.

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]]> It's fun, it's festive, it’s a bumper edition.

We hope you enjoy it. If you do, please share.

Merry Christmas, see you in the New Year.

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]]> Its Christmas shut up, f**k off! Its Christmas shut up, f**k off! Fri, 08 Dec 2023 04:00:11 GMT 26:07 6571c647ee84810012a909a0 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/11 6571c647ee84810012a909a0 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 11 full 11 11 Its Christmas and it’s all hands to the ideas pump. Giles has columns to write, lots of them, and he’d like them done before Christmas eve. Cue a list of perennial Christmas crackers; cost of Christmas, Whamageddon!, other things to avoid before Christmas, who likes Christmas pudding and dead or alive at Christmas…

A quick look at robot reverends and Esther’s tips on prepping for the end of the world, and we’re half an hour closer to Christmas.

PS Benny Hill didn’t die on Christmas day. 

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]]> Its Christmas and it’s all hands to the ideas pump. Giles has columns to write, lots of them, and he’d like them done before Christmas eve. Cue a list of perennial Christmas crackers; cost of Christmas, Whamageddon!, other things to avoid before Christmas, who likes Christmas pudding and dead or alive at Christmas…

A quick look at robot reverends and Esther’s tips on prepping for the end of the world, and we’re half an hour closer to Christmas.

PS Benny Hill didn’t die on Christmas day. 

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]]> We wish you a Merry Chris-hamas We wish you a Merry Chris-hamas Fri, 01 Dec 2023 04:00:09 GMT 27:09 656797b59923ec00126391cd true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/we-wish-you-a-merry-chris-hamas 656797b59923ec00126391cd d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 we-wish-you-a-merry-chris-hamas full 11 10 Giles and Esther are feeling a little uneasy about discussing the news. Well, one story in particular, the Israel Gaza conflict. Can anything be said, is anyone the right person to say it?

In cheerier news, winter is here, hurrah! Light the fire, hunker down and see no one. Whilst huddled under a blanket Esther has an idea, possibly one ‘borrowed’ from an Adam Sandler film; Esther wants to enact VAR in everyday life…did you really put the toilet seat down? Finally, the merits of single sex or mixed schools - Giles and Esther make their pitch for; “The rest is education.” 

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]]> Giles and Esther are feeling a little uneasy about discussing the news. Well, one story in particular, the Israel Gaza conflict. Can anything be said, is anyone the right person to say it?

In cheerier news, winter is here, hurrah! Light the fire, hunker down and see no one. Whilst huddled under a blanket Esther has an idea, possibly one ‘borrowed’ from an Adam Sandler film; Esther wants to enact VAR in everyday life…did you really put the toilet seat down? Finally, the merits of single sex or mixed schools - Giles and Esther make their pitch for; “The rest is education.” 

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]]> “When is an octopus not an octopus?” “When is an octopus not an octopus?” Fri, 24 Nov 2023 04:00:20 GMT 26:37 655e6920ba34250012855c3e true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/when-is-an-octopus-not-an-octopus 655e6920ba34250012855c3e d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 when-is-an-octopus-not-an-octopus full 11 9 Alternative titles this week could have been ‘Massive Nuts’ or ‘Now imagine you’re on twitter, 16 and a bit thick.’ Anyway, how are you? Yes, you? All set for Christmas? I don’t know where the time goes, only seems two minutes since it was January. Care for a biscuit...? Giles and Esther are discussing small talk. It seems that some Gen Z's might need a helping hand with face-to-face communication. Sad face emoji.  

They cover big talk as well with the autumn statement, eating disorders and anti-Semitic octopuses. Finally, they perform a graceful pirouette to discuss a trip to the ballet. 

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]]> Alternative titles this week could have been ‘Massive Nuts’ or ‘Now imagine you’re on twitter, 16 and a bit thick.’ Anyway, how are you? Yes, you? All set for Christmas? I don’t know where the time goes, only seems two minutes since it was January. Care for a biscuit...? Giles and Esther are discussing small talk. It seems that some Gen Z's might need a helping hand with face-to-face communication. Sad face emoji.  

They cover big talk as well with the autumn statement, eating disorders and anti-Semitic octopuses. Finally, they perform a graceful pirouette to discuss a trip to the ballet. 

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]]> Wonderfully strict and terrifying Wonderfully strict and terrifying Fri, 17 Nov 2023 04:00:35 GMT 24:03 655619921a7d7e001245bd26 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/wonderfully-strict-and-terrifying 655619921a7d7e001245bd26 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 wonderfully-strict-and-terrifying full 11 8 An eclectic mix of men’s health, politics, literary theory, and superheroes this week.

There is an unfortunate faecal air but fear not it is all in aid of cancer awareness, cinematic description or simply doing the Times’ dirty work.

Giles ponders what kind of resignation letter he’d write, and Esther writes an ode to David Cameron.  

Finally, the superhero is dead, long live the superhero…say hello to ‘The columnist!’

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]]> An eclectic mix of men’s health, politics, literary theory, and superheroes this week.

There is an unfortunate faecal air but fear not it is all in aid of cancer awareness, cinematic description or simply doing the Times’ dirty work.

Giles ponders what kind of resignation letter he’d write, and Esther writes an ode to David Cameron.  

Finally, the superhero is dead, long live the superhero…say hello to ‘The columnist!’

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]]> A secular Jew, what fun! A secular Jew, what fun! Fri, 10 Nov 2023 04:00:56 GMT 26:59 654bee8086ae8b001248db86 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/a-secular-jew-what-fun 654bee8086ae8b001248db86 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 a-secular-jew-what-fun full 11 7 Giles is feeling cut adrift, in the camp but not part of it, fearing the plight of a secular Jew is a rip off. 

With that conundrum left unanswered they try to help Barbra Streisand find some fun in her life.  Both agree it is more likely a good book by the fire then a private jet to see Katie Perry. 

Finally, a big shout out to our listeners in New Zealand – Kia Ora! 

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]]> Giles is feeling cut adrift, in the camp but not part of it, fearing the plight of a secular Jew is a rip off. 

With that conundrum left unanswered they try to help Barbra Streisand find some fun in her life.  Both agree it is more likely a good book by the fire then a private jet to see Katie Perry. 

Finally, a big shout out to our listeners in New Zealand – Kia Ora! 

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]]> Is it time to run away Sir Bernard? Is it time to run away Sir Bernard? Fri, 03 Nov 2023 04:30:48 GMT 25:41 6543b9d7d27c0b0012136e16 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/is-it-time-to-run-away-sir-bernard 6543b9d7d27c0b0012136e16 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 is-it-time-to-run-away-sir-bernard full After a difficult few weeks Giles and Esther are back. Understandably the conversation begins with the ongoing conflict in the middle east, and its jarring contrast with the rest of life.

Matters develop as the idea of emigrating emerges…well running away would be more accurate. But where to, that is the question; Cuba, New Zealand, Mumbai…?

Finally, the ‘fruity’ language of Dominic Cummings…or is it Cummins? Is his lineage that of Campbell, Iannucci and Tucker? Or is he simply the result of unbearable frustration at pompous blobs…?

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]]> After a difficult few weeks Giles and Esther are back. Understandably the conversation begins with the ongoing conflict in the middle east, and its jarring contrast with the rest of life.

Matters develop as the idea of emigrating emerges…well running away would be more accurate. But where to, that is the question; Cuba, New Zealand, Mumbai…?

Finally, the ‘fruity’ language of Dominic Cummings…or is it Cummins? Is his lineage that of Campbell, Iannucci and Tucker? Or is he simply the result of unbearable frustration at pompous blobs…?

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]]> “Why have you said nothing?” “Why have you said nothing?” Fri, 13 Oct 2023 03:00:13 GMT 24:51 65283793b774f700118eb25d true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/why-have-you-said-nothing 65283793b774f700118eb25d d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 why-have-you-said-nothing full 11 5

As you might expect, this week is a difficult episode. Giles tries to make sense of events and his fluctuating reaction to them.

There isn’t much room for levity but Snoop dog releasing a new wine and Esther's fear of bedbugs do there best to offer some light to a very dark week.

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As you might expect, this week is a difficult episode. Giles tries to make sense of events and his fluctuating reaction to them.

There isn’t much room for levity but Snoop dog releasing a new wine and Esther's fear of bedbugs do there best to offer some light to a very dark week.

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]]> Never knowingly helpful Never knowingly helpful Fri, 06 Oct 2023 03:30:40 GMT 26:52 651db4b709346500105d339f true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/never-knowingly-helpful 651db4b709346500105d339f d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 never-knowingly-helpful full 11 4 Giles and Esther take a pragmatic look at the Tory party conference and wonder what the pay off might be to go with many of the policy announcements. Neither are happy at the idea of doing maths until they’re eighteen, after all many of Giles’ friends from set four did very well without it, thank you very much.

Exeter university are running a masters course on magic, you can imagine the reaction. The art of the citizen’s arrest…Giles has tried on more than one occasion and failed, and that was when he was young and fit, before he hit the male menopause. Maybe he’d batter take some time off work to recuperate.

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]]> Giles and Esther take a pragmatic look at the Tory party conference and wonder what the pay off might be to go with many of the policy announcements. Neither are happy at the idea of doing maths until they’re eighteen, after all many of Giles’ friends from set four did very well without it, thank you very much.

Exeter university are running a masters course on magic, you can imagine the reaction. The art of the citizen’s arrest…Giles has tried on more than one occasion and failed, and that was when he was young and fit, before he hit the male menopause. Maybe he’d batter take some time off work to recuperate.

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]]> Meet George Jetson Meet George Jetson Fri, 29 Sep 2023 03:30:17 GMT 26:10 651448b8f583a00011e93756 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/meet-george-jetson 651448b8f583a00011e93756 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 meet-george-jetson full 11 3 Flying cars, white wine on tap and ash trays by the bath. What possible wonders could the future hold? Whatever they are Giles hopes to live to see them but is pretty sure even with flying cars their will still be gridlock in the skies.

Boris and Carrie’s former nannie has hit the papers, demonstrating one of Esthers mottos, always pay the staff.

And a man walks into a bar and the barman says: ”Are you sure you should be here?”

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]]> Flying cars, white wine on tap and ash trays by the bath. What possible wonders could the future hold? Whatever they are Giles hopes to live to see them but is pretty sure even with flying cars their will still be gridlock in the skies.

Boris and Carrie’s former nannie has hit the papers, demonstrating one of Esthers mottos, always pay the staff.

And a man walks into a bar and the barman says: ”Are you sure you should be here?”

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]]> “This is not the end; this is not even the beginning… can I go for a wee?” “This is not the end; this is not even the beginning… can I go for a wee?” Fri, 22 Sep 2023 04:00:13 GMT 23:23 650b1ecc7f06eb0011beea2e true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/this-is-not-the-end-this-is-not-even-the-beginning-can-i-go- 650b1ecc7f06eb0011beea2e d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 this-is-not-the-end-this-is-not-even-the-beginning-can-i-go- full The subject of Russell Brand prompts Giles to ponder the merits of being a conspiracy theorist. Esther has been given the nod that comedians aren’t very good in bed, or is that just another conspiracy theory. 

Prime Minister Sunak is taken to task over his rolling back of the Conservative party green agenda and does Paris actually exist, at least the fetishised American version of it? 

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]]> The subject of Russell Brand prompts Giles to ponder the merits of being a conspiracy theorist. Esther has been given the nod that comedians aren’t very good in bed, or is that just another conspiracy theory. 

Prime Minister Sunak is taken to task over his rolling back of the Conservative party green agenda and does Paris actually exist, at least the fetishised American version of it? 

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]]> The Rest is Esther and Giles The Rest is Esther and Giles Fri, 15 Sep 2023 04:30:25 GMT 25:29 6501cb782da5b200116aaad7 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/the-rest-is-esther-and-giles 6501cb782da5b200116aaad7 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 the-rest-is-esther-and-giles full 11 1 Giles and Esther are back for series eleven.

Giles is annoyed with, well, everything, but podcasts and restaurants in particular. For a man who makes his living from both it could be problematic.

On the menu this week is the cost of restaurants, as Rich Stein is started charging for ketchup and Tom Kitchen is charging one hundred and seventy pounds for a Sunday lunch. Yes, one-hundred-and-seventy-pounds.  

What makes a good Dad, a thick neck or a firm hand? Giles definitely ticks one box. A surprising take on twenty miles per hour zones. And Esther is very interested in banning things.

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]]> Giles and Esther are back for series eleven.

Giles is annoyed with, well, everything, but podcasts and restaurants in particular. For a man who makes his living from both it could be problematic.

On the menu this week is the cost of restaurants, as Rich Stein is started charging for ketchup and Tom Kitchen is charging one hundred and seventy pounds for a Sunday lunch. Yes, one-hundred-and-seventy-pounds.  

What makes a good Dad, a thick neck or a firm hand? Giles definitely ticks one box. A surprising take on twenty miles per hour zones. And Esther is very interested in banning things.

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]]> Going to the dump day Going to the dump day Fri, 14 Jul 2023 03:25:44 GMT 24:37 64afd0e88ba63000111e4d3d true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/going-to-the-dump-day 64afd0e88ba63000111e4d3d d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 going-to-the-dump-day full 10 10 This week’s pod was recorded on Wednesday morning, BEFORE Huw Edwards was named as the ‘mystery BBC presenter’ in question. As a result, Giles and Esther spend the first few minutes trying very hard to stay on the right side of libel law. Please do have a laugh at their (and Neil’s) expense as they walk a pointless tightrope.

In other news; unique sounds, tennis is boring and for wusses and an alternate summer awaits.

We’re off for a break. Hope to see you in September. 

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]]> This week’s pod was recorded on Wednesday morning, BEFORE Huw Edwards was named as the ‘mystery BBC presenter’ in question. As a result, Giles and Esther spend the first few minutes trying very hard to stay on the right side of libel law. Please do have a laugh at their (and Neil’s) expense as they walk a pointless tightrope.

In other news; unique sounds, tennis is boring and for wusses and an alternate summer awaits.

We’re off for a break. Hope to see you in September. 

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]]> The Aussie one The Aussie one Fri, 07 Jul 2023 03:30:54 GMT 27:26 64a698b08c8a970011c14f0c true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/the-aussie-one 64a698b08c8a970011c14f0c d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 the-aussie-one full 10 9 G’day cobbers! Giles and Esther take a considered look at the ECB equality report; they then take a far less serious look at ‘cheating Aussie b**tards’.

Is twitter dead Esther pulls on the thread to find out. After a short break it is a whistle stop tour of Wimbledon past and present, Debrett’s guide and puppy yoga before Giles heads off to practice his didgeridoo and Esther feeds the Kookaburras.

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]]> G’day cobbers! Giles and Esther take a considered look at the ECB equality report; they then take a far less serious look at ‘cheating Aussie b**tards’.

Is twitter dead Esther pulls on the thread to find out. After a short break it is a whistle stop tour of Wimbledon past and present, Debrett’s guide and puppy yoga before Giles heads off to practice his didgeridoo and Esther feeds the Kookaburras.

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]]> Act in good faith and eat the consequences. Act in good faith and eat the consequences. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 03:00:42 GMT 25:42 64942654346c0400100caf5f true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/act-in-good-faith-and-eat-the-consequences 64942654346c0400100caf5f d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 act-in-good-faith-and-eat-the-consequences full 10 8 If you’re wondering what ‘bazball’ is Giles gives a mercifully short explanation before trying to apply it to life. Esther is preoccupied with various tall attractive fast bowlers.  

They then discuss the perfect nap, the art of grifting and the sensitive subject of temperamental performers. Giles is very honest as he discusses how in the past, he earnt a reputation for being ‘difficult.’

Giles and Esther are away next week. They’ll be back with a new pod in two weeks’ time.

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]]> If you’re wondering what ‘bazball’ is Giles gives a mercifully short explanation before trying to apply it to life. Esther is preoccupied with various tall attractive fast bowlers.  

They then discuss the perfect nap, the art of grifting and the sensitive subject of temperamental performers. Giles is very honest as he discusses how in the past, he earnt a reputation for being ‘difficult.’

Giles and Esther are away next week. They’ll be back with a new pod in two weeks’ time.

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]]> The Non Pod The Non Pod Fri, 16 Jun 2023 03:00:49 GMT 23:48 648b05e61a72920011d40ec4 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/hes-dead-now-we-can-say-it 648b05e61a72920011d40ec4 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 hes-dead-now-we-can-say-it full 10 7 What do ‘Carry On’ actor Bernard Bresslaw and American actress Zendaya have in common? Not much I imagine, but they do both appear in this week’s pod.


Giles and Esther give their take on middle age, British AI and Johns Hopkins University’s definition of a lesbian. Giles decides to introduce Billy Bunter to cruciferous vegetables (no, me neither), and they consider if they have ever changed their own or anyone else’s mind, about anything, ever. To find out, have a listen. And if you like it, please do subscribe.

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]]> What do ‘Carry On’ actor Bernard Bresslaw and American actress Zendaya have in common? Not much I imagine, but they do both appear in this week’s pod.


Giles and Esther give their take on middle age, British AI and Johns Hopkins University’s definition of a lesbian. Giles decides to introduce Billy Bunter to cruciferous vegetables (no, me neither), and they consider if they have ever changed their own or anyone else’s mind, about anything, ever. To find out, have a listen. And if you like it, please do subscribe.

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]]> The sniff test The sniff test Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:00:52 GMT 25:30 64820945ac455b00117420c1 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/the-sniff-test 64820945ac455b00117420c1 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 the-sniff-test full 10 6 If I say ‘the Queen’ who do you think of? Camilla or Elizabeth? Esther makes the same mistake, but Giles is too busy thinking about ex girlfriends.  

Is the Bible compatible with modern sensibilities? Giles and Esther have a stab at de-sexy-fi-ing it.

They also tackle vet bills and Prince Harry before Giles decides to see what lurks at the back of the fridge.

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]]> If I say ‘the Queen’ who do you think of? Camilla or Elizabeth? Esther makes the same mistake, but Giles is too busy thinking about ex girlfriends.  

Is the Bible compatible with modern sensibilities? Giles and Esther have a stab at de-sexy-fi-ing it.

They also tackle vet bills and Prince Harry before Giles decides to see what lurks at the back of the fridge.

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]]> Herr Plopenshtein Herr Plopenshtein Fri, 26 May 2023 03:00:22 GMT 26:00 646f654d511089001233d4c2 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/herr-plopenshtein 646f654d511089001233d4c2 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 herr-plopenshtein full 10 5 Many subjects try, but many fail to pique Giles’ interest this week. Seagulls, sex lives and holidays are dismissed before German ablutions come close. Next, a motion by the always eager to please Liberal Democrats faces gallant failure. In the end it is an inadvertent sneeze that reveals the diamond in the rough…or the raspberry in the bush.

Ick nicht auf vin pisser.

Children that they are, Giles and Esther are on half term next week.


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]]> Many subjects try, but many fail to pique Giles’ interest this week. Seagulls, sex lives and holidays are dismissed before German ablutions come close. Next, a motion by the always eager to please Liberal Democrats faces gallant failure. In the end it is an inadvertent sneeze that reveals the diamond in the rough…or the raspberry in the bush.

Ick nicht auf vin pisser.

Children that they are, Giles and Esther are on half term next week.


Please do subscribe to the podcast and we’ll see you in two weeks.

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]]> The Birds The Birds Fri, 19 May 2023 03:00:28 GMT 27:13 6466281903f4220011729bf1 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/the-birds 6466281903f4220011729bf1 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 the-birds full 10 4 Coming up on this morning’s show…. Esther and Giles make their long-awaited pitch to replace Holly and Phil on daytime TV. They prove their worth by tackling serious subjects such as long-term sickness. They tug on the heartstrings with an emotional story about Giles’ late father; they make the effortless gear change to a personal struggle about ADHD, before finally a bit of bouncy mid-morning relief as they demolish the wine tasting industry.

A minor problem with a few indiscreet name drops, but nothing some tweety birds can’t fix.

Hope you enjoy the show. We’ll be back next week with a man who built a replica of the Taj Mahal out of orange peel.  

 

If you enjoy the podcast, please hit subscribe. Thank you.



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]]> Coming up on this morning’s show…. Esther and Giles make their long-awaited pitch to replace Holly and Phil on daytime TV. They prove their worth by tackling serious subjects such as long-term sickness. They tug on the heartstrings with an emotional story about Giles’ late father; they make the effortless gear change to a personal struggle about ADHD, before finally a bit of bouncy mid-morning relief as they demolish the wine tasting industry.

A minor problem with a few indiscreet name drops, but nothing some tweety birds can’t fix.

Hope you enjoy the show. We’ll be back next week with a man who built a replica of the Taj Mahal out of orange peel.  

 

If you enjoy the podcast, please hit subscribe. Thank you.



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]]> Hags, babs, rads and grads Hags, babs, rads and grads Fri, 12 May 2023 03:00:15 GMT 24:50 645ce93a21ff90001109e5f2 false https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/hags-babs-rads-and-grads 645ce93a21ff90001109e5f2 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 hags-babs-rads-and-grads full 10 3 Esther is shocked by a new book she is reading; Giles is shocked to hear that botox is ultimately a manifestation of a fear of death. They discuss the truth about getting old as a woman, and as a man, but more as a woman.


Finally, it doesn’t take a 1st from Oxford to know that the kitchen is the heart of any home, but it seems our American cousins have only just figured this out.

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]]> Esther is shocked by a new book she is reading; Giles is shocked to hear that botox is ultimately a manifestation of a fear of death. They discuss the truth about getting old as a woman, and as a man, but more as a woman.


Finally, it doesn’t take a 1st from Oxford to know that the kitchen is the heart of any home, but it seems our American cousins have only just figured this out.

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]]> “Like twitter, but worse…” “Like twitter, but worse…” Fri, 05 May 2023 03:00:41 GMT 25:03 6453c14a7f1afb0011f3ca8f true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/like-twitter-but-worse 6453c14a7f1afb0011f3ca8f d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 like-twitter-but-worse full 10 2 Killed, plucked, and wrapped in plastic…not Esther’s Christmas present to Giles but the life of a farmed chicken. That is one of the subjects addressed in this week’s eclectic episode. Diets, saggy faces, a royal crush and mind reading also feature …oh and the coronation.

Now, why did I come in here…and what’s my name…?

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]]> Killed, plucked, and wrapped in plastic…not Esther’s Christmas present to Giles but the life of a farmed chicken. That is one of the subjects addressed in this week’s eclectic episode. Diets, saggy faces, a royal crush and mind reading also feature …oh and the coronation.

Now, why did I come in here…and what’s my name…?

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]]> Republicans and Jaffa Cake lovers - move along, nothing to see here Republicans and Jaffa Cake lovers - move along, nothing to see here Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:46:16 GMT 23:05 644a930054032a001163347a true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/republicans-and-jaffa-cake-lovers-move-along-nothing-to-see- 644a930054032a001163347a d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 republicans-and-jaffa-cake-lovers-move-along-nothing-to-see- full 10 1 With the coronation around the corner Giles considers the merits of republicanism…but not for long. In a stark example of modern day classism King Charles decides what he would like named after him while others are not even called my their own name.


Seeking to better themselves Giles and Esther ponder how one properly navigates flatulence whilst receiving a knighthood? And why on earth would anyone want to dunk any biscuit more than once?


If you like the podcast, please subscribe. If you do, we might give you a free Jaffa Cake.

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]]> With the coronation around the corner Giles considers the merits of republicanism…but not for long. In a stark example of modern day classism King Charles decides what he would like named after him while others are not even called my their own name.


Seeking to better themselves Giles and Esther ponder how one properly navigates flatulence whilst receiving a knighthood? And why on earth would anyone want to dunk any biscuit more than once?


If you like the podcast, please subscribe. If you do, we might give you a free Jaffa Cake.

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]]> “When I began my sexual career….” “When I began my sexual career….” Fri, 31 Mar 2023 03:00:46 GMT 26:05 6425ee1d9b18eb001172f4c2 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/when-i-began-my-sexual-career 6425ee1d9b18eb001172f4c2 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 when-i-began-my-sexual-career full 9 10 If you wanna know if he loves you so its in his…laugh. Giles listens very carefully to Esthers giggles to see if she is still madly in love with him. Will a three year cruise restore the romance or perhaps an encounter with poet Alan Ginsberg? After some monkeying around Esther and Giles come to the rescue of some ramblers. 


Season 9 ends here. Seasons 10 begins after Easter. Thanks for listening. 

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]]> If you wanna know if he loves you so its in his…laugh. Giles listens very carefully to Esthers giggles to see if she is still madly in love with him. Will a three year cruise restore the romance or perhaps an encounter with poet Alan Ginsberg? After some monkeying around Esther and Giles come to the rescue of some ramblers. 


Season 9 ends here. Seasons 10 begins after Easter. Thanks for listening. 

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]]> Mrs Meaniepants and Mrs Sexybottom... Mrs Meaniepants and Mrs Sexybottom... Fri, 24 Mar 2023 04:00:40 GMT 22:35 641c712d2424c3001116d358 false https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/mrs-meaniepants-and-mrs-sexybottom 641c712d2424c3001116d358 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 mrs-meaniepants-and-mrs-sexybottom full 9 9

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]]> A little bit of wee on my pyjamas A little bit of wee on my pyjamas Fri, 17 Mar 2023 04:00:22 GMT 24:38 6411eaa66c26870011f5c1c8 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/a-little-bit-on-wee-on-my-pyjamas 6411eaa66c26870011f5c1c8 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 a-little-bit-on-wee-on-my-pyjamas full 9 8 With Ben departed Giles and Esther engage in some existential podcast reflection before tackling their new producer, the social scene at Cheltenham races and Prime Minister Sunak’s dog walking. Giles grills Esther on Jeremy Hunts pension plans and Esther grills Giles on why he can’t control his bladder. 


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Producer: Neil Cartmell and Anya Pearce

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]]> With Ben departed Giles and Esther engage in some existential podcast reflection before tackling their new producer, the social scene at Cheltenham races and Prime Minister Sunak’s dog walking. Giles grills Esther on Jeremy Hunts pension plans and Esther grills Giles on why he can’t control his bladder. 


Get more of The Times and The Sunday Times - visit www.thetimes.co.uk/gilescorenhasnoidea.


Producer: Neil Cartmell and Anya Pearce

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]]> Bye bye Ben Bye bye Ben Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:01:18 GMT 24:32 6400b9914b148e00113bb7c3 true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 6400b9914b148e00113bb7c3 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 bye-bye-ben Heston Blumenthal, Scott Mills, Brexit full 9 7 Giles, Esther and Ben pick through the news of the week for the last time together; from fixing Brexit to Michelin stars, to weather presenters going on strike and Scott Mills getting stuck in his electric car. Giles laments the loss of producer Ben and Esther shows off her astonishing knowledge of Ireland.


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Producer: Ben Mitchell

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]]> Giles, Esther and Ben pick through the news of the week for the last time together; from fixing Brexit to Michelin stars, to weather presenters going on strike and Scott Mills getting stuck in his electric car. Giles laments the loss of producer Ben and Esther shows off her astonishing knowledge of Ireland.


Get more of The Times and The Sunday Times - visit www.thetimes.co.uk/gilescorenhasnoidea.


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]]> Go nuts for squirrels Go nuts for squirrels Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:01:58 GMT 29:07 63f798366c3fc00011a4fd4b true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 63f798366c3fc00011a4fd4b d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 go-nuts-for-squirrels Volvo, Keir Starmer, King Charles full 9 6 Giles and Esther return refreshed from half-term to discuss this week's best bits; from Squirrel pelts and electric cars, to King Charles eco-dreams and Keir Starmer's love of his home. Giles rethinks what he thinks it means to be Jewish and Esther shares her extensive knowledge of Stoats.


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]]> Giles and Esther return refreshed from half-term to discuss this week's best bits; from Squirrel pelts and electric cars, to King Charles eco-dreams and Keir Starmer's love of his home. Giles rethinks what he thinks it means to be Jewish and Esther shares her extensive knowledge of Stoats.


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]]> The quotidian humdrum The quotidian humdrum Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:01:20 GMT 25:26 63e510cfc5f4b50011ada25b true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 63e510cfc5f4b50011ada25b d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 the-quotidian-humdrum ADHD, Laughing, Fawlty Towers full 9 5 Giles and Esther skim the week's papers; from increased ADHD diagnoses and why we don't laugh enough, to the return of Fawlty Towers and the benefits of BeReal. Giles recounts his favourite 70's sitcoms and Esther tries to hold back the laughter when thinking about her children falling over and walking into doors.


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]]> Giles and Esther skim the week's papers; from increased ADHD diagnoses and why we don't laugh enough, to the return of Fawlty Towers and the benefits of BeReal. Giles recounts his favourite 70's sitcoms and Esther tries to hold back the laughter when thinking about her children falling over and walking into doors.


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]]> Shall we talk about tinned fish? Shall we talk about tinned fish? Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:01:30 GMT 27:33 63dbc5f11467970011762ffd true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 63dbc5f11467970011762ffd d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 shall-we-talk-about-tinned-fish Coffee, Henry VIII, John Lewis full 9 4 Giles and Esther surf through this week's papers; from children's orchestra's and Welsh school names, to caffeine percentages and dragons in court. Giles reminisces about a childhood favourite book and Esther's extensive knowledge of Flobert is put to the test.


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]]> Giles and Esther surf through this week's papers; from children's orchestra's and Welsh school names, to caffeine percentages and dragons in court. Giles reminisces about a childhood favourite book and Esther's extensive knowledge of Flobert is put to the test.


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]]> King Esther of nothing King Esther of nothing Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:01:17 GMT 25:17 63d2a649cd0f72001197b847 true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 63d2a649cd0f72001197b847 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 king-esther-of-nothing Mensa, Nadhim Zahawi, Spies full 9 3 Giles and Esther look through this week's papers to find a column idea; from banning books and tax return season, to a super smart toddler and the undercover fridge. Giles begins to question the loyalty of his kitchen appliances and Esther passes the Mensa entrance exam.


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]]> Giles and Esther look through this week's papers to find a column idea; from banning books and tax return season, to a super smart toddler and the undercover fridge. Giles begins to question the loyalty of his kitchen appliances and Esther passes the Mensa entrance exam.


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]]> If you joust too much you go blind If you joust too much you go blind Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:01:53 GMT 30:12 63c9779febbb6700110cdade true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 63c9779febbb6700110cdade d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 if-you-joust-too-much-you-go-blind Jeremy Clarkson, Harry and Meghan, Henry VIII full 9 2 Giles and Esther burn through this week's papers looking for a column idea; from Clarkson's apology and the death of electric cars, to evil office cake and changing perceptions of Henry VIII. Giles is off to exchange his infamous electric Jaguar and Esther counts the amount of times the burglar alarm goes off during the recording.


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]]> Giles and Esther burn through this week's papers looking for a column idea; from Clarkson's apology and the death of electric cars, to evil office cake and changing perceptions of Henry VIII. Giles is off to exchange his infamous electric Jaguar and Esther counts the amount of times the burglar alarm goes off during the recording.


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]]> The heir and the spare...tyre The heir and the spare...tyre Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:01:31 GMT 29:34 63c02f5a9fe97a0011d4f3b5 true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 63c02f5a9fe97a0011d4f3b5 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 the-heir-and-the-sparetyre Prince Harry, Electric cars, Cholesterol full 9 1 Giles and Esther return after their Christmas break to flick through this week's papers; from Prince Harry and high blood pressure, to electric cars and conspiracy theories. Giles confirms himself as a medical marvel and Esther is outed as a blackbelt in the bedroom...but not like that.


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]]> Giles and Esther return after their Christmas break to flick through this week's papers; from Prince Harry and high blood pressure, to electric cars and conspiracy theories. Giles confirms himself as a medical marvel and Esther is outed as a blackbelt in the bedroom...but not like that.


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]]> A licence to suduko A licence to suduko Fri, 16 Dec 2022 13:29:30 GMT 26:32 639c72bbd4db640011a581b6 true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 639c72bbd4db640011a581b6 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 a-licence-to-suduko James Bond, Gucci, Christmas full 8 12 Giles and Esther give the papers fone more once over for the series; from MI6 quizzes and Christmas presents, to Harry and Meghan and the future of cricket. Giles is left speechless by some amazing news and Esther is left breathless by another coughing fit.


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]]> Giles and Esther give the papers fone more once over for the series; from MI6 quizzes and Christmas presents, to Harry and Meghan and the future of cricket. Giles is left speechless by some amazing news and Esther is left breathless by another coughing fit.


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]]> All roads lead to Kenneth Branagh All roads lead to Kenneth Branagh Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:01:37 GMT 31:21 6390d0a5eaccaf00110780aa true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 6390d0a5eaccaf00110780aa d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 all-roads-lead-to-kenneth-branagh Harry and Megan, Novel Writing, Ben Stokes full 8 11 Giles and Esther peruse the papers for this week's column idea; from Harry and Meghan and Tudor war cries, to Christmas TV and English cricket. Giles dreams of one day meeting Ben Stokes and Esther reveals her secret Shakespearean crush.


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]]> Giles and Esther peruse the papers for this week's column idea; from Harry and Meghan and Tudor war cries, to Christmas TV and English cricket. Giles dreams of one day meeting Ben Stokes and Esther reveals her secret Shakespearean crush.


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]]> Jesus drives an electric Jag Jesus drives an electric Jag Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:01:34 GMT 28:36 63879f90c61e240011d8e4f7 true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 63879f90c61e240011d8e4f7 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 jesus-drives-an-electric-jag Matt Hancock, Parking Tickets, Pete Davidson full 8 10 Giles and Esther scan the papers for this week's column idea; from parking tickets and this year's Today Show guest editors, to cold water swimming and finding a new job for Matt Hancock. Giles ponders what car Bond would drive and Esther reveals her top tips to avoid a fine.


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]]> Giles and Esther scan the papers for this week's column idea; from parking tickets and this year's Today Show guest editors, to cold water swimming and finding a new job for Matt Hancock. Giles ponders what car Bond would drive and Esther reveals her top tips to avoid a fine.


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]]> Powered by parsley Powered by parsley Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:01:59 GMT 36:19 637e6bc2e794dc0011aa1dca true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/powered-by-parsley 637e6bc2e794dc0011aa1dca d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 powered-by-parsley Goblin Mode, Jeremy Paxman, Talking Tortoises full 8 9 Giles and Esther are back in the kitchen to pursue the papers; from planing for retirement and architect nightmares, to acts of love and the word of the year. Giles creates a new game whilst Esther tries to keep him on track with his diet.


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]]> Giles and Esther are back in the kitchen to pursue the papers; from planing for retirement and architect nightmares, to acts of love and the word of the year. Giles creates a new game whilst Esther tries to keep him on track with his diet.


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]]> <![CDATA[Size doesn't matter - right?]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:01:09 GMT 28:13 637664337a9ff1001064dec9 true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 637664337a9ff1001064dec9 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 size-doesnt-matter-right Richard Harris, Rishi Sunak, Toxic Masculinity full 8 8 Giles and Esther return to thumb through this week's papers; from Christmas dinner and height enhancement surgery to Rishi's wardrobe and what it means to be a man. Giles is VERY hungover and Esther defends the Prime Ministers shoes.


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]]> Giles and Esther return to thumb through this week's papers; from Christmas dinner and height enhancement surgery to Rishi's wardrobe and what it means to be a man. Giles is VERY hungover and Esther defends the Prime Ministers shoes.


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]]> Just feeding the Axolotl Just feeding the Axolotl Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:01:23 GMT 26:44 636be313feabb20012629020 true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 636be313feabb20012629020 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 just-feeding-the-axolotl Charles Dickens, Canaanite Nit Comb, Shakespeare full 8 7 Giles and Esther are back in Kitty's bedroom surrounded by this week's papers; from I'm a Celebrity and the cannon of Charles Dickens to ancient hair products and exotic animals. Giles is excited by the prospect of a trip to the theatre and Esther has been floored by Sam's pet based dossier.


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]]> Giles and Esther are back in Kitty's bedroom surrounded by this week's papers; from I'm a Celebrity and the cannon of Charles Dickens to ancient hair products and exotic animals. Giles is excited by the prospect of a trip to the theatre and Esther has been floored by Sam's pet based dossier.


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]]> <![CDATA[Don't chop the chop house ]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2022 04:00:31 GMT 25:19 63640db1e937510012f99cc8 true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 63640db1e937510012f99cc8 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 dont-chop-the-chop-house Daniel Radcliffe, J K Rowling, Matt Hancock full 8 6 Giles and Esther return refreshed from a half-term halloween break to flick through the papers; from Potter power and Hancock in the jungle, to saving the Bounty and a dining institution. Ben shook off a horrendous migraine to record the show...a day later than usual - but did it help give Giles more time to work on his column?


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]]> Giles and Esther return refreshed from a half-term halloween break to flick through the papers; from Potter power and Hancock in the jungle, to saving the Bounty and a dining institution. Ben shook off a horrendous migraine to record the show...a day later than usual - but did it help give Giles more time to work on his column?


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]]> <![CDATA[I'm going full Corden]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2022 03:00:39 GMT 30:35 63518fd356fae30012351314 true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 63518fd356fae30012351314 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 im-going-full-corden Liz Truss, Boris Johnson, James Corden full 8 5 Giles and Esther jumped the gun to find this week's column idea; from James Corden's table manners to bad tourist attractions. But despite some cracking ideas from Esther this week, Giles has torn up whatever he was writing given the news about Liz Truss's resignation.


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]]> Giles and Esther jumped the gun to find this week's column idea; from James Corden's table manners to bad tourist attractions. But despite some cracking ideas from Esther this week, Giles has torn up whatever he was writing given the news about Liz Truss's resignation.


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]]> The Ministry of Evil The Ministry of Evil Fri, 14 Oct 2022 03:00:53 GMT 30:16 634833195290ce0012950051 true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 634833195290ce0012950051 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 the-ministry-of-evil Angela Lansbury, Jamie Oliver, Jacob Rees-Mogg full 8 4 Giles and Esther return to his office to flick through the papers; from Jamie Oliver and one pot cooking, to a pigeon for a bag and a disconnected Westminster. Giles shows a distinct lack of interest in Sarah Jessica Parker whist Esther is delighted by Sex in the City being back in the news.


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]]> Giles and Esther return to his office to flick through the papers; from Jamie Oliver and one pot cooking, to a pigeon for a bag and a disconnected Westminster. Giles shows a distinct lack of interest in Sarah Jessica Parker whist Esther is delighted by Sex in the City being back in the news.


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]]> A considerate lover? A considerate lover? Thu, 06 Oct 2022 23:01:48 GMT 23:21 633f3e32ab9d93001254dafb true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 633f3e32ab9d93001254dafb d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 a-considerate-lover Thérèse Coffey, Meghan Markle, Emily Thornberry full 8 3 Giles and Esther leave their kitchen to skim through this week's papers for a column idea; from Liz Truss U-turns and Emily Thornberry speeding, to being attractive over 50 and Meghan Markle's truth. Giles shows a worrying level of forgetfulness and Esther is concerned her son is manipulating her at dinnertime.


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]]> Giles and Esther leave their kitchen to skim through this week's papers for a column idea; from Liz Truss U-turns and Emily Thornberry speeding, to being attractive over 50 and Meghan Markle's truth. Giles shows a worrying level of forgetfulness and Esther is concerned her son is manipulating her at dinnertime.


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]]> Banging Out Banging Out Thu, 29 Sep 2022 23:01:39 GMT 30:22 6334727ff3983000119a12b6 true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 6334727ff3983000119a12b6 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 banging-out Liz Truss, Magnus Carlsen, John Witherow full 8 2 Giles and Esther pick apart the papers for this week's column idea; from a scary fiscal event and saving Britain's wild birds, to cheating at chess with a sex toy and saying farewell to the boss. Giles pays tribute to his outgoing editor and Esther is picks bits of ceiling out of her tea.


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]]> Giles and Esther pick apart the papers for this week's column idea; from a scary fiscal event and saving Britain's wild birds, to cheating at chess with a sex toy and saying farewell to the boss. Giles pays tribute to his outgoing editor and Esther is picks bits of ceiling out of her tea.


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]]> <![CDATA[I'VE BEEN HACKED!!!]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2022 23:01:15 GMT 24:14 632c5acce7282200130c8551 true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 632c5acce7282200130c8551 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 ive-been-hacked King Charles III, Liz Truss, Ants full 8 1 Giles and Esther return to ruffle up the papers in order to find an idea for this week's column; from a new Prime Minister and a new King, to a inconceivable number of ants and going back to the 80's. Esther is delighted that the new building work has started upstairs and Giles is still reeling from falling victim to a phishing scam.


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]]> Giles and Esther return to ruffle up the papers in order to find an idea for this week's column; from a new Prime Minister and a new King, to a inconceivable number of ants and going back to the 80's. Esther is delighted that the new building work has started upstairs and Giles is still reeling from falling victim to a phishing scam.


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]]> Series 8 - COMING SOON... Series 8 - COMING SOON... Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:47:46 GMT 0:46 632c59728a1ae500128f73e0 false https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 632c59728a1ae500128f73e0 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 series-8-coming-soon trailer 8 Giles and Esther return with a new series in the wake of a new Prime Minister, a new King...and new building works!


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]]> Giles and Esther return with a new series in the wake of a new Prime Minister, a new King...and new building works!


Join them every Friday to find out what ideas do and don't make it into this weekend's column.


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]]> <![CDATA[Where's Our Book Deal?!]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2022 23:01:33 GMT 28:31 626ac6ecc86d490012515fe8 true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 626ac6ecc86d490012515fe8 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 wheres-our-book-deal Elon Musk, Burger King, Angela Rayner full 7 10 Giles and Esther talk through this week's papers; from the Queen's Jubilee and reusable Burger King boxes, to Elon Musk and post-covid customer service. Giles is on a mission to try and get a book deal and Esther is delighted to see Mo Tenzing has come home.


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]]> Giles and Esther talk through this week's papers; from the Queen's Jubilee and reusable Burger King boxes, to Elon Musk and post-covid customer service. Giles is on a mission to try and get a book deal and Esther is delighted to see Mo Tenzing has come home.


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]]> A Despicable Hummus Regime A Despicable Hummus Regime Thu, 21 Apr 2022 23:01:54 GMT 25:12 626032ac1c1e2400114eff9a true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 626032ac1c1e2400114eff9a d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 a-despicable-hummus-regime Washing up, Liam Gallagher, Emmanuel Macron full 7 9 Giles and Esther piece their way through the week's papers; from Macron's chest hair and boring recipe books to Liam Gallagher getting old and changing your washing up sponge. Giles tries to work out why Esther is in a strangely zany mood...whilst Esther is having a great time.


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]]> Giles and Esther piece their way through the week's papers; from Macron's chest hair and boring recipe books to Liam Gallagher getting old and changing your washing up sponge. Giles tries to work out why Esther is in a strangely zany mood...whilst Esther is having a great time.


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]]> McCaviar and Chips McCaviar and Chips Thu, 14 Apr 2022 23:01:08 GMT 25:25 625860edafad9500128ec834 true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 625860edafad9500128ec834 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 mccaviar-and-chips Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak, Eamonn Holmes full 7 8 Giles and Esther return from their debut ski trip to slalom their way through the news of the week; from Partygate and driving tests to swearing and Petri dish caviar. Giles has smugly already written his column and Esther sets out her rules for if Giles ever goes on I'm a Celebrity...


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]]> Giles and Esther return from their debut ski trip to slalom their way through the news of the week; from Partygate and driving tests to swearing and Petri dish caviar. Giles has smugly already written his column and Esther sets out her rules for if Giles ever goes on I'm a Celebrity...


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]]> Taking the Piste Taking the Piste Thu, 07 Apr 2022 23:01:24 GMT 27:39 624f10dcf715860012553bd3 true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 624f10dcf715860012553bd3 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 giles-coren-censored Podcast Best Bits full 7 7 Giles and Esther have donated their paper subscriptions to Ben this week as they head off on their first ever family ski holiday. Will they return in one piece? Will they be converted to be ski-people? Return next week to find out. In the meantime, here is a collection of some of their best column ideas from recent episodes.


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]]> Giles and Esther have donated their paper subscriptions to Ben this week as they head off on their first ever family ski holiday. Will they return in one piece? Will they be converted to be ski-people? Return next week to find out. In the meantime, here is a collection of some of their best column ideas from recent episodes.


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]]> You Have No Authority Here You Have No Authority Here Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:01:52 GMT 26:19 6246cce31fd9e2001456d501 true https://shows.acast.com/noidea/episodes/you-have-no-authority-here 6246cce31fd9e2001456d501 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 you-have-no-authority-here Will Smith, The Queen, Jackie Weaver full 7 6 Giles and Esther dig through the week's news for a column idea; from the Jackie Weaver inquest to the London Resort spider, to Prince Phillips memorial service and Will Smith's slap at the Oscars. Giles is worried because he hasn't read the papers yet whilst Esther is struggling to find ski gear for their holiday.


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]]> Giles and Esther dig through the week's news for a column idea; from the Jackie Weaver inquest to the London Resort spider, to Prince Phillips memorial service and Will Smith's slap at the Oscars. Giles is worried because he hasn't read the papers yet whilst Esther is struggling to find ski gear for their holiday.


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]]> Kiss Me Kate Kiss Me Kate Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:01:43 GMT 26:20 623c8e805dc164001261ac05 true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 623c8e805dc164001261ac05 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 kiss-me-kate The Queen, Kate Middleton, Oxbridge Applicants full 7 5 Giles and Esther thumb their way through this week's papers for another topic for his column; from Royal washing-up liquid and state school Oxbridge candidates to regional accents and pranks. Giles and Esther both reveal they have a crush on the same member of the Royal family.


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]]> Giles and Esther thumb their way through this week's papers for another topic for his column; from Royal washing-up liquid and state school Oxbridge candidates to regional accents and pranks. Giles and Esther both reveal they have a crush on the same member of the Royal family.


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]]> <![CDATA[Am I Boring? Don't Answer That!]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:01:53 GMT 25:14 62339e42a7ab8a00141bf3c4 true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 62339e42a7ab8a00141bf3c4 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 am-i-boring-dont-answer-that Cancel Culture, Ukraine, Rod Stewart full 7 4 Giles and Esther mine for a column idea from this week's papers; from brands leaving Russia and what makes people boring to the inflation index and police no longer being able to have affairs. Giles reminisces about the night he thought he'd become cool and Esther buys a piece of controversial garden furniture.


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]]> Giles and Esther mine for a column idea from this week's papers; from brands leaving Russia and what makes people boring to the inflation index and police no longer being able to have affairs. Giles reminisces about the night he thought he'd become cool and Esther buys a piece of controversial garden furniture.


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]]> Grangeski Hill Grangeski Hill Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:01:02 GMT 26:53 622a151f97b4770014cc3e51 true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 622a151f97b4770014cc3e51 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 grangeski-hill War in Ukraine, Grange Hill, Uncharted full 7 3 Giles and Esther delve into the papers to find an idea for this week's column; from Russian sanctions and the war in Ukraine, to Ancient Greece and Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg in Uncharted. Giles reminisces about children's TV and Esther despairs at their choice for family movie night.


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]]> Giles and Esther delve into the papers to find an idea for this week's column; from Russian sanctions and the war in Ukraine, to Ancient Greece and Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg in Uncharted. Giles reminisces about children's TV and Esther despairs at their choice for family movie night.


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]]> War and No Peace War and No Peace Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:01:58 GMT 26:58 6220ced3d8e8ab00131ce1d2 true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 6220ced3d8e8ab00131ce1d2 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 war-and-no-peace Russia and Ukraine, Private Schools, Classic Novels full 7 2 Giles and Esther take a careful look through this week's papers to find a new column idea; from Roman Abramovich and mental health in farming, to private schools and boring classic novels. Giles tries to balance his brand of humour with being sensitive to the atrocities in Ukraine whilst Esther has written a topical pop quiz.


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]]> Giles and Esther take a careful look through this week's papers to find a new column idea; from Roman Abramovich and mental health in farming, to private schools and boring classic novels. Giles tries to balance his brand of humour with being sensitive to the atrocities in Ukraine whilst Esther has written a topical pop quiz.


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]]> <![CDATA[President Pussycat's Putsch]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:01:50 GMT 27:21 6217b55a957f940011d96aa2 true https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 6217b55a957f940011d96aa2 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 president-pussycats-putsch Culture Wars, Vladimir Putin, Amazing Hotels full 7 1 Giles and Esther return to find another column idea from the week's papers; from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and a 5 year-old novelist, to holiday parks and culture wars. Giles is trying to learn from the negatives of The White Lotus whilst Esther is on the prowl to capture an invading ginger cat.


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]]> Giles and Esther return to find another column idea from the week's papers; from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and a 5 year-old novelist, to holiday parks and culture wars. Giles is trying to learn from the negatives of The White Lotus whilst Esther is on the prowl to capture an invading ginger cat.


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]]> Series 7 - COMING SOON... Series 7 - COMING SOON... Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:54:12 GMT 0:55 62164a91cdf63200131cee25 false https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/giles-coren-has-no-idea 62164a91cdf63200131cee25 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 series-7-coming-soon trailer 7 Covid restrictions are lifting and so we've given Giles and Esther freedom to roam once more the through the podcast world.


Join them every Friday for a fly on the wall insight into the ideas that did, and very much didn't, make it into this weekend's column.


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]]> Covid restrictions are lifting and so we've given Giles and Esther freedom to roam once more the through the podcast world.


Join them every Friday for a fly on the wall insight into the ideas that did, and very much didn't, make it into this weekend's column.


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]]> The Times and Sunday Times Christmas Appeal 2021 The Times and Sunday Times Christmas Appeal 2021 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:01:00 GMT 25:59 c32e022a-7ef6-445f-beab-bacd65cd3a96 false https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/thetimesandsundaytimeschristmasappeal2021 c32e022a-7ef6-445f-beab-bacd65cd3a96 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 thetimesandsundaytimeschristmasappeal2021 bonus The Times and The Sunday Times are joining forces again for this year’s Christmas appeal, asking readers to support three charities working to address urgent issues affecting vulnerable adults, children and the places in which we live.


One of the charities this year is the Refugee Councils of Britain, comprising the Refugee Council and its Scottish and Welsh counterparts. They provide assistance to 20,000 adults, families and unaccompanied children each year who have fled bloodshed and persecution in their homelands, sometimes arriving with only the clothes on their backs after perilous journeys.


Nestor Masudi arrived in the UK with nothing, but now he can cook with the very best. Thanks to support from the Scottish Refugee Council Nestor has worked in Michelin-starred kitchens and is on his way to fulfilling his dream of opening his own restaurant.


Giles Coren invited Nestor to join him for the afternoon in the News UK kitchens to talk about his life, the help he received from the Scottish Refugee Council and to sample some of his amazing food.


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]]> The Times and The Sunday Times are joining forces again for this year’s Christmas appeal, asking readers to support three charities working to address urgent issues affecting vulnerable adults, children and the places in which we live.


One of the charities this year is the Refugee Councils of Britain, comprising the Refugee Council and its Scottish and Welsh counterparts. They provide assistance to 20,000 adults, families and unaccompanied children each year who have fled bloodshed and persecution in their homelands, sometimes arriving with only the clothes on their backs after perilous journeys.


Nestor Masudi arrived in the UK with nothing, but now he can cook with the very best. Thanks to support from the Scottish Refugee Council Nestor has worked in Michelin-starred kitchens and is on his way to fulfilling his dream of opening his own restaurant.


Giles Coren invited Nestor to join him for the afternoon in the News UK kitchens to talk about his life, the help he received from the Scottish Refugee Council and to sample some of his amazing food.


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]]> <![CDATA["Christmas time, Terry's Mayo and Wine..."]]> Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:01:00 GMT 30:50 7f51f56f-cfdd-44a0-8f02-05a710ccda91 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/christmastime-terrysmayoandwine..- 7f51f56f-cfdd-44a0-8f02-05a710ccda91 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 christmastime-terrysmayoandwine..- full 6 10 Giles and Esther try and find their final column idea of the year from the week's papers; from chocolate mayonnaise and England Women's Football to online car sales and the nuances of the Greek alphabet. Giles is readying himself for the end of the year and Esther is on the look out for her early Christmas present to herself.


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]]> Giles and Esther try and find their final column idea of the year from the week's papers; from chocolate mayonnaise and England Women's Football to online car sales and the nuances of the Greek alphabet. Giles is readying himself for the end of the year and Esther is on the look out for her early Christmas present to herself.


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]]> A Columnists Christmas A Columnists Christmas Fri, 26 Nov 2021 00:01:13 GMT 26:09 6e8cadb4-915b-43db-a3ac-168542a30fba true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/acolumnistschristmas 6e8cadb4-915b-43db-a3ac-168542a30fba d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 acolumnistschristmas full 1 9 Giles and Esther try to find another column idea from this week's papers; from public speaking and Peppa Pig to TV vicars and public speaking. Giles is finding great joy in organising the office Christmas party whilst Esther is recovering from surgery...Listener Poll - does Giles find Esther being on Crutches: A) Funny B) Annoying C) Has been incredibly caring and sympathetic.


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]]> Giles and Esther try to find another column idea from this week's papers; from public speaking and Peppa Pig to TV vicars and public speaking. Giles is finding great joy in organising the office Christmas party whilst Esther is recovering from surgery...Listener Poll - does Giles find Esther being on Crutches: A) Funny B) Annoying C) Has been incredibly caring and sympathetic.


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]]> The Sins of the Father The Sins of the Father Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:01:00 GMT 30:23 d89983d8-ade4-4fd8-b070-574685ee5693 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/thesinsofthefather d89983d8-ade4-4fd8-b070-574685ee5693 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 thesinsofthefather full 6 8 Giles, Esther and Kitty Coren try and find a column idea from this week's papers; from bad holiday destinations and the Mosely family name to posh vegetarian meals and racism in cricket. Giles is riding on a high after a well received column, Esther tells the less than romantic story around their engagement and Kitty schools us all in how to drop the mic.


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]]> Giles, Esther and Kitty Coren try and find a column idea from this week's papers; from bad holiday destinations and the Mosely family name to posh vegetarian meals and racism in cricket. Giles is riding on a high after a well received column, Esther tells the less than romantic story around their engagement and Kitty schools us all in how to drop the mic.


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]]> Call Me Mr No Jags Call Me Mr No Jags Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:01:00 GMT 23:22 f042da28-69d1-4522-a1d0-c7cd57091e27 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/callmemrnojags f042da28-69d1-4522-a1d0-c7cd57091e27 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 callmemrnojags full 6 7 Giles and Esther sweat there way through the papers to find another column idea; from to over-50's style icons and John Prescott's car to bucket lists and Eva Longoria's gastronomic discovery. Giles's woes about his Jaguar continue and Esther is shocked to hear what Giles wore to go to the shops.


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]]> Giles and Esther sweat there way through the papers to find another column idea; from to over-50's style icons and John Prescott's car to bucket lists and Eva Longoria's gastronomic discovery. Giles's woes about his Jaguar continue and Esther is shocked to hear what Giles wore to go to the shops.


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]]> Butlers, Big Words and Backlash Butlers, Big Words and Backlash Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:01:00 GMT 27:57 78c61ffe-c4c3-4e2c-b59d-249195c6cba5 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/butlers-bigwordsandbacklash 78c61ffe-c4c3-4e2c-b59d-249195c6cba5 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 butlers-bigwordsandbacklash full 6 6 Giles and Esther turn the pages of this week's papers with their silver tongs to find a column topic; from cancelling big words and cancelling big art, to cancelling exams and cancelling columns. Esther joins Giles as he takes a break from filming in a fancy hotel and discuss the nuances of social media.


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]]> Giles and Esther turn the pages of this week's papers with their silver tongs to find a column topic; from cancelling big words and cancelling big art, to cancelling exams and cancelling columns. Esther joins Giles as he takes a break from filming in a fancy hotel and discuss the nuances of social media.


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]]> Two Mics, One Adapter, Zero Internet Two Mics, One Adapter, Zero Internet Thu, 28 Oct 2021 23:01:00 GMT 22:11 9b7b98be-69b5-49eb-bb6b-ce0bfe9cb507 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/twomics-oneadapter-zerointernet 9b7b98be-69b5-49eb-bb6b-ce0bfe9cb507 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 twomics-oneadapter-zerointernet Giles and Esther spend half term looking through the papers; from holiday home rules and rural wi-fi to goat yoga and the death of male authors. Giles frets over the idea of having to change his own sheets and Esther manages to record a podcast parent ... full 6 5 Giles and Esther spend half term looking through the papers; from holiday home rules and rural wi-fi to goat yoga and the death of male authors. Giles frets over the idea of having to change his own sheets and Esther manages to record a podcast parent the children...and Giles.


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]]> Giles and Esther spend half term looking through the papers; from holiday home rules and rural wi-fi to goat yoga and the death of male authors. Giles frets over the idea of having to change his own sheets and Esther manages to record a podcast parent the children...and Giles.


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]]> Grant Coren Has No Idea Grant Coren Has No Idea Thu, 21 Oct 2021 23:01:00 GMT 26:29 a9c50346-a73c-4551-8c55-10b4cd352054 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/grantcorenhasnoidea a9c50346-a73c-4551-8c55-10b4cd352054 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 grantcorenhasnoidea full Giles and Esther thumb their way through the week's papers for another column idea; from popular baby names and common mannerisms to Shakespeare on TikTok and ageing. Giles is suffering from a Victorian disease and Esther, obviously, finds that hilarious.


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]]> Giles and Esther thumb their way through the week's papers for another column idea; from popular baby names and common mannerisms to Shakespeare on TikTok and ageing. Giles is suffering from a Victorian disease and Esther, obviously, finds that hilarious.


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]]> Cheltenham Literature Festival - LIVE(ish) Cheltenham Literature Festival - LIVE(ish) Thu, 14 Oct 2021 23:01:00 GMT 46:02 a29085df-6ce8-42d5-88e8-c760c7078272 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/cheltenhamliteraturefestival-live-ish- a29085df-6ce8-42d5-88e8-c760c7078272 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 cheltenhamliteraturefestival-live-ish- In this special bonus edition of the podcast - journalist Alex Clark sits down with Giles and Esther in front of a live audience at the Cheltenham Literature Festival to discuss the highs and the lows of presenting a podcast with you spouse...in your k... full 6 3 In this special bonus edition of the podcast - journalist Alex Clark sits down with Giles and Esther in front of a live audience at the Cheltenham Literature Festival to discuss the highs and the lows of presenting a podcast with you spouse...in your kitchen...during a global pandemic!


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]]> In this special bonus edition of the podcast - journalist Alex Clark sits down with Giles and Esther in front of a live audience at the Cheltenham Literature Festival to discuss the highs and the lows of presenting a podcast with you spouse...in your kitchen...during a global pandemic!


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]]> Stop Talking! Stop Talking! Fri, 08 Oct 2021 03:00:00 GMT 24:25 dfc2d448-61c2-4b3c-9417-9107edaccdec true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/stoptalking- dfc2d448-61c2-4b3c-9417-9107edaccdec d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 stoptalking- full Giles and Esther complete their weekly trawl through the papers to find ideas for Giles’ Column in The Times. 

Today they find Radio 4 interviewers infuriating; talking dogs uninspiring and next doors builders unbearable.

 

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]]> Giles and Esther complete their weekly trawl through the papers to find ideas for Giles’ Column in The Times. 

Today they find Radio 4 interviewers infuriating; talking dogs uninspiring and next doors builders unbearable.

 

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]]> Scum as you are Scum as you are Thu, 30 Sep 2021 23:01:00 GMT 25:55 79f6bbf0-ae0a-4699-a19e-9428403bc7be true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/scumasyouare 79f6bbf0-ae0a-4699-a19e-9428403bc7be d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 scumasyouare full 5 1 Giles and Esther have returned for another run at the papers; from petrol shortages and Netflix hit-list, to the Labour Party Conference and the Young V&A. Giles is on a hunt for some paper and Esther celebrates a new job.


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]]> Giles and Esther have returned for another run at the papers; from petrol shortages and Netflix hit-list, to the Labour Party Conference and the Young V&A. Giles is on a hunt for some paper and Esther celebrates a new job.


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]]> Series 6 - COMING SOON... Series 6 - COMING SOON... Thu, 30 Sep 2021 16:00:21 GMT 1:00 f971644a-487a-4219-831d-f5e3a1cf796e true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/series6-comingsoon..- f971644a-487a-4219-831d-f5e3a1cf796e d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 series6-comingsoon..- trailer There may be shortages left right and centre, but Giles and Esther are back to overwhelm the husband and wife podcast ranks, with new ideas for his weekend column.


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]]> There may be shortages left right and centre, but Giles and Esther are back to overwhelm the husband and wife podcast ranks, with new ideas for his weekend column.


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]]> <![CDATA[It's Coming Home!]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2021 23:01:00 GMT 27:07 8a9ee6f5-901b-4720-9ea5-2af98ce14307 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/itscominghome- 8a9ee6f5-901b-4720-9ea5-2af98ce14307 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 itscominghome- full 5 12 Giles and Esther pass through this week's papers to take a shot at another column idea; from lost Edward Lear poems and freeing elephants from zoos to Gareth Southgate's mansion and getting ready for 'Freedom Day 2'. Giles is excitedly looking ahead to the Euros and Esther falls foul of the oldest trick in the book.


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]]> Giles and Esther pass through this week's papers to take a shot at another column idea; from lost Edward Lear poems and freeing elephants from zoos to Gareth Southgate's mansion and getting ready for 'Freedom Day 2'. Giles is excitedly looking ahead to the Euros and Esther falls foul of the oldest trick in the book.


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]]> New Balls for Mr Coren New Balls for Mr Coren Thu, 01 Jul 2021 23:01:00 GMT 27:32 69f3ba81-15e7-4e37-a665-f4835f2f90b4 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/newballsformrcoren 69f3ba81-15e7-4e37-a665-f4835f2f90b4 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 newballsformrcoren full 5 9 Giles and Esther serve up the best news stories of the week; from the return of Wimbledon and Love Island to England beating Germany and...that kiss! Giles is desperate to write his annual "I hate tennis" column and Esther has another ailment to annoy him with.


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]]> Giles and Esther serve up the best news stories of the week; from the return of Wimbledon and Love Island to England beating Germany and...that kiss! Giles is desperate to write his annual "I hate tennis" column and Esther has another ailment to annoy him with.


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]]> Should I Get a Foden? Should I Get a Foden? Thu, 24 Jun 2021 23:01:00 GMT 26:12 6f1b0903-9b65-4a15-90f0-270075a7bdfe false https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/shouldigetafoden- 6f1b0903-9b65-4a15-90f0-270075a7bdfe d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 shouldigetafoden- full Giles and Esther look for another column idea from this week's papers; from school trips and Euro 2020, to statement haircuts and restaraunts post lockdown. Giles recalls a traumatic (hilariousl) moment from his childhood while Esther recovers from her second jab.


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]]> Giles and Esther look for another column idea from this week's papers; from school trips and Euro 2020, to statement haircuts and restaraunts post lockdown. Giles recalls a traumatic (hilariousl) moment from his childhood while Esther recovers from her second jab.


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]]> Love in the Time of Corona Love in the Time of Corona Thu, 17 Jun 2021 23:01:00 GMT 27:07 e5e70f62-0131-4674-b78c-cdc16c768fe3 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/loveinthetimeofcorona e5e70f62-0131-4674-b78c-cdc16c768fe3 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 loveinthetimeofcorona full Giles and Esther are back around the kitchen table with another the week's best stories in the of papers; from Noah's Ark and marriage restrictions, to Big Brother and lockdown mental health. Giles is concerned the cracks are starting to show after Freedom Day was cancelled and Esther has some ideas to help.


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]]> Giles and Esther are back around the kitchen table with another the week's best stories in the of papers; from Noah's Ark and marriage restrictions, to Big Brother and lockdown mental health. Giles is concerned the cracks are starting to show after Freedom Day was cancelled and Esther has some ideas to help.


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]]> Desert Island Crisps: Grace Dent Desert Island Crisps: Grace Dent Thu, 10 Jun 2021 23:01:00 GMT 46:03 cb58a188-943a-4bc3-9cde-9c243093261d true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/desertislandcrisps-gracedent cb58a188-943a-4bc3-9cde-9c243093261d d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 desertislandcrisps-gracedent bonus 5 6 This week, Giles welcomes a freshly shipwrecked celebrity to Desert Island Crisps for a well earned half-term break. For those of you who haven't heard Giles's Times Radio show, this is the portion of the programme where a different celeb discusses the foods that shaped their lives. In this episode, the broadcaster and food critic Grace Dent joins Giles to discuss the class divide between their experiences of food, Masterchef and Giles makes Angel Delight.


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]]> This week, Giles welcomes a freshly shipwrecked celebrity to Desert Island Crisps for a well earned half-term break. For those of you who haven't heard Giles's Times Radio show, this is the portion of the programme where a different celeb discusses the foods that shaped their lives. In this episode, the broadcaster and food critic Grace Dent joins Giles to discuss the class divide between their experiences of food, Masterchef and Giles makes Angel Delight.


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]]> Desert Island Crisps: Jamie Theakston Desert Island Crisps: Jamie Theakston Thu, 03 Jun 2021 23:01:00 GMT 47:03 7d5003ef-06d1-47e4-a46e-4b94f328c4d6 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/desertislandcrisps-jamietheakston 7d5003ef-06d1-47e4-a46e-4b94f328c4d6 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 desertislandcrisps-jamietheakston bonus 5 5 This week, Giles welcomes a freshly shipwrecked celebrity to Desert Island Crisps for a well earned half-term break. For those of you who haven't heard Giles's Times Radio show, this is the portion of the programme where a different celeb discusses the foods that shaped their lives. In this episode, the broadcaster Jamie Theakston joins Giles to reminisce about 90's TV, starting out as Garth Crooks' assistant and insists that the perfect place for peanut butter is on a burger.


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]]> This week, Giles welcomes a freshly shipwrecked celebrity to Desert Island Crisps for a well earned half-term break. For those of you who haven't heard Giles's Times Radio show, this is the portion of the programme where a different celeb discusses the foods that shaped their lives. In this episode, the broadcaster Jamie Theakston joins Giles to reminisce about 90's TV, starting out as Garth Crooks' assistant and insists that the perfect place for peanut butter is on a burger.


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]]> <![CDATA[It's a New Car, I Don't Understand!]]> Fri, 28 May 2021 03:00:00 GMT 28:44 a8e4f80e-0b8c-4b42-8bad-cfc73394ec3c true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/itsanewcar-idontunderstandit- a8e4f80e-0b8c-4b42-8bad-cfc73394ec3c d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 itsanewcar-idontunderstandit- Giles and Esther scour the papers for inspiration. Today: PBC provides food for thought, Boris’ take on the Bard, and Noises Off irritate. Giles’ poker night is interrupted by a feline emergency.Get more of The Times and The Sunday Times for less th... full 5 4 Giles and Esther scour the papers for inspiration. Today: PBC provides food for thought, Boris’ take on the Bard, and Noises Off irritate. Giles’ poker night is interrupted by a feline emergency.


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]]> Giles and Esther scour the papers for inspiration. Today: PBC provides food for thought, Boris’ take on the Bard, and Noises Off irritate. Giles’ poker night is interrupted by a feline emergency.


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]]> <![CDATA[Harry Just Doesn't Get Therapy]]> Fri, 21 May 2021 03:00:00 GMT 27:48 f47c2985-63cc-4182-98b3-0f9e7c56f8e3 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/harryjustdoesntgettherapy..- f47c2985-63cc-4182-98b3-0f9e7c56f8e3 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 harryjustdoesntgettherapy..- full 5 3 Giles and Esther dissect the papers again: from Harry's misunderstanding of how mental health works, Sir Kier's chance to become a Hollywood star and what links Bill Gates to Marilyn Monroe. Oh, and Esther cries. 


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]]> Giles and Esther dissect the papers again: from Harry's misunderstanding of how mental health works, Sir Kier's chance to become a Hollywood star and what links Bill Gates to Marilyn Monroe. Oh, and Esther cries. 


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]]> <![CDATA[I Think We're Alone Now]]> Thu, 13 May 2021 23:01:00 GMT 30:41 e40f547e-a28b-4e1c-abba-db8125e8fc7d true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/ithinkwerealonenow e40f547e-a28b-4e1c-abba-db8125e8fc7d d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 ithinkwerealonenow full 5 2 Giles and Esther make their way through this week's papers; from Tiffany's and snooker to covid statistics and fat police. Esther gives Giles a grammar lesson schooling him in one of her favourite of topics - diamonds. Oh...and Giles sings!!!


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]]> Giles and Esther make their way through this week's papers; from Tiffany's and snooker to covid statistics and fat police. Esther gives Giles a grammar lesson schooling him in one of her favourite of topics - diamonds. Oh...and Giles sings!!!


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]]> O Sister, Where Art Thou? O Sister, Where Art Thou? Thu, 06 May 2021 23:01:00 GMT 41:31 080fed5b-9ab5-47b8-b2e8-6aa2c115e73d true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/osister-whereartthou- 080fed5b-9ab5-47b8-b2e8-6aa2c115e73d d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 osister-whereartthou- full 5 1 Giles and Esther have returned to look through the week's papers; from Meghan's poetry and lost sounds, to vegan cooking and Line of Duty. Esther wants to show off her lyrical side to Giles, but he wants to only connect with our very special mystery guest.


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]]> Giles and Esther have returned to look through the week's papers; from Meghan's poetry and lost sounds, to vegan cooking and Line of Duty. Esther wants to show off her lyrical side to Giles, but he wants to only connect with our very special mystery guest.


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]]> Series 5 - COMING SOON... Series 5 - COMING SOON... Thu, 06 May 2021 09:00:12 GMT 1:00 50ccbed8-e6b5-4b91-9985-3019e1b71b14 false https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/series5-comingsoon..- 50ccbed8-e6b5-4b91-9985-3019e1b71b14 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 series5-comingsoon..- trailer Seeing as though they still can't go away to their tropical retreat, Giles and Esther have returned sooner than ever before to their kitchen table to find new ideas for his weekend column.


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]]> Seeing as though they still can't go away to their tropical retreat, Giles and Esther have returned sooner than ever before to their kitchen table to find new ideas for his weekend column.


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]]> Narcissists Anonymous Narcissists Anonymous Thu, 01 Apr 2021 23:01:00 GMT 27:45 05912cf4-2735-4952-a289-acd8c5b0d621 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/narcissistsanonymous 05912cf4-2735-4952-a289-acd8c5b0d621 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 narcissistsanonymous full 4 12 Giles and Esther read the papers for the final time this series to find another column idea; from lockdown exercise and BBQ’s to narcissism and 'shop out to help out'. Giles is enjoying his new high-tech rowing machine and Esther outs his infamous family BBQ disaster.


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]]> Giles and Esther read the papers for the final time this series to find another column idea; from lockdown exercise and BBQ’s to narcissism and 'shop out to help out'. Giles is enjoying his new high-tech rowing machine and Esther outs his infamous family BBQ disaster.


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]]> Fancy a Deliveroodle Tonight? Fancy a Deliveroodle Tonight? Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:01:00 GMT 26:40 94aa26ee-e781-4fc2-b820-315d9334b6a1 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/fancyadeliveroodletonight- 94aa26ee-e781-4fc2-b820-315d9334b6a1 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 fancyadeliveroodletonight- full 4 11 Giles and Esther paw through this week's news in the hope of digging up a column; from talking dogs and dog attacks, to dog trainers and dog obesity. Giles returns from the dog house, has a good stare in the garden and gets distracted by some birds and Esther barks the alphabet.


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]]> Giles and Esther paw through this week's news in the hope of digging up a column; from talking dogs and dog attacks, to dog trainers and dog obesity. Giles returns from the dog house, has a good stare in the garden and gets distracted by some birds and Esther barks the alphabet.


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]]> Fill me up with Oxford Fill me up with Oxford Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:01:00 GMT 30:35 3ef96e14-7b0a-4a39-a0be-9ad31056aac8 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/fillmeupwithoxford 3ef96e14-7b0a-4a39-a0be-9ad31056aac8 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 fillmeupwithoxford full 3 10 Giles and Esther tear through the papers to find a column idea; from the vaccine roll out and road closures, to cycle safety and lockdown induced twitches. Their back from last week's podcast cancelling row...but how long will the truce last?


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]]> Giles and Esther tear through the papers to find a column idea; from the vaccine roll out and road closures, to cycle safety and lockdown induced twitches. Their back from last week's podcast cancelling row...but how long will the truce last?


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]]> Desert Island Crisps: Sue Perkins Desert Island Crisps: Sue Perkins Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:01:00 GMT 48:06 c0051934-64f9-4f2f-a064-14e396cbcf07 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/desertislandcrisps-sueperkins c0051934-64f9-4f2f-a064-14e396cbcf07 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 desertislandcrisps-sueperkins bonus 4 9 This week, Giles welcomes a freshly shipwrecked celebrity to Desert Island Crisps. For those of you who haven't heard Giles's Times Radio show, this is the portion of the programme where a different celeb discusses the foods that shaped their lives.

 

In this episode, the comedian and broadcaster who has eaten more cake and travelled down more rivers than you can count...Sue Perkins joins Giles to reminisce about their TV show Supersizers and her mother's 'poor man's French toast'.


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]]> This week, Giles welcomes a freshly shipwrecked celebrity to Desert Island Crisps. For those of you who haven't heard Giles's Times Radio show, this is the portion of the programme where a different celeb discusses the foods that shaped their lives.

 

In this episode, the comedian and broadcaster who has eaten more cake and travelled down more rivers than you can count...Sue Perkins joins Giles to reminisce about their TV show Supersizers and her mother's 'poor man's French toast'.


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]]> Amazing Hotels - Space Amazing Hotels - Space Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:01:00 GMT 29:05 31e5faeb-4ae4-4d25-ba54-503491ae29b0 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/amazinghotels-space 31e5faeb-4ae4-4d25-ba54-503491ae29b0 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 amazinghotels-space full 4 7 Giles and Esther take a look at the news of the week; from Rishi's latest budget and hotels in space, to Carrie's Westminster make-over and the UK's top earner. Giles interrogates Esther on what caught her eye during the budget; the tax rises or the Chancellor himself.


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]]> Giles and Esther take a look at the news of the week; from Rishi's latest budget and hotels in space, to Carrie's Westminster make-over and the UK's top earner. Giles interrogates Esther on what caught her eye during the budget; the tax rises or the Chancellor himself.


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]]> A Pint of Your Finest Horse A Pint of Your Finest Horse Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:01:00 GMT 26:52 02b36cfc-340b-4921-aec4-6740bad4ba94 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/apintofyourfinesthorse 02b36cfc-340b-4921-aec4-6740bad4ba94 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 apintofyourfinesthorse full 4 7 Giles and Esther return to find a column idea; from Boris's roadmap to recovery and Barak Obama and Bruce Springsteen's podcast, to Charles Darwin's heirloom chest and Gwyneth Paltrow's covid cure. With just a couple of weeks until lockdown easing begins Giles is helping Esther come to terms with the children going back to school.


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]]> Giles and Esther return to find a column idea; from Boris's roadmap to recovery and Barak Obama and Bruce Springsteen's podcast, to Charles Darwin's heirloom chest and Gwyneth Paltrow's covid cure. With just a couple of weeks until lockdown easing begins Giles is helping Esther come to terms with the children going back to school.


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]]> Desert Island Crisps: Alexander Armstrong Desert Island Crisps: Alexander Armstrong Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:01:00 GMT 49:06 af92987c-e436-4b0c-ada8-a8ef85f1d02d false https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/desertislandcrisps-alexanderarmstrong af92987c-e436-4b0c-ada8-a8ef85f1d02d d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 desertislandcrisps-alexanderarmstrong bonus 4 6 Ben has dismissed Giles and Esther for their half term break, with reading assignments and a holiday diary to be completed before they return. But, as a treat we thought we'd bring you a very special edition of Desert Island Crisps. For those of you who listen to Giles's Times Radio show, this is the portion of the programme where a different celebrity has been shipwrecked on a desert island and reminisces about the foods that shaped their lives.

 

This week, the voice of Hey Duggee, Classic FM breakfast host andeveryone's favourite quizmaster...Alexander Armstrong joins Giles to reminisce about his love of sticky toffee pudding, pie day at school and a bizarre pudding called junket.


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]]> Ben has dismissed Giles and Esther for their half term break, with reading assignments and a holiday diary to be completed before they return. But, as a treat we thought we'd bring you a very special edition of Desert Island Crisps. For those of you who listen to Giles's Times Radio show, this is the portion of the programme where a different celebrity has been shipwrecked on a desert island and reminisces about the foods that shaped their lives.

 

This week, the voice of Hey Duggee, Classic FM breakfast host andeveryone's favourite quizmaster...Alexander Armstrong joins Giles to reminisce about his love of sticky toffee pudding, pie day at school and a bizarre pudding called junket.


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]]> Capital of Fin-Land? Capital of Fin-Land? Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:01:00 GMT 29:03 df0f131b-1df9-4e08-b4d8-169644d4fd5b true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/capitaloffin-land- df0f131b-1df9-4e08-b4d8-169644d4fd5b d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 capitaloffin-land- full 4 5 Giles and Esther swim their way through the papers for a column idea; from Princess Anne's living room and cornish fisherman to capital cities and the secret of a good lie. Giles decides that the time has come in lockdown homeschooling to give Esther and Sam a geography test.


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]]> Giles and Esther swim their way through the papers for a column idea; from Princess Anne's living room and cornish fisherman to capital cities and the secret of a good lie. Giles decides that the time has come in lockdown homeschooling to give Esther and Sam a geography test.


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]]> <![CDATA[It's Just Not Cricket]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:01:00 GMT 25:22 c8db1726-56cd-4bc0-9edb-79eddd724d52 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/itsjustnotcricket c8db1726-56cd-4bc0-9edb-79eddd724d52 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 itsjustnotcricket full 4 4 Giles and Esther return to scour this week's papers for a column idea; from a patriotic Labour Party and drinking at home, to the rules of cricket and life after lockdown. Esther is blamed for yet another hangover on a Giles who is excited about the return of cricket to terrestrial tv and talkSPORT 2.


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]]> Giles and Esther return to scour this week's papers for a column idea; from a patriotic Labour Party and drinking at home, to the rules of cricket and life after lockdown. Esther is blamed for yet another hangover on a Giles who is excited about the return of cricket to terrestrial tv and talkSPORT 2.


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]]> Warming the Dingleberries Warming the Dingleberries Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:01:00 GMT 29:03 eb14bc23-23c0-4981-9e72-d51cbe5615af true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/warmingthedingleberries eb14bc23-23c0-4981-9e72-d51cbe5615af d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 warmingthedingleberries full 4 3 Giles and Esther take a deep dive through this week's papers; from Bonnie Tyler learning to swim and binging watching Netflix, to talking toilets and the French cultural renaissance. Giles has put the clock back on the wall but this week tests Esther on her knowledge of newspaper correspondents.


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]]> Giles and Esther take a deep dive through this week's papers; from Bonnie Tyler learning to swim and binging watching Netflix, to talking toilets and the French cultural renaissance. Giles has put the clock back on the wall but this week tests Esther on her knowledge of newspaper correspondents.


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]]> <![CDATA[What's the Time Mr Coren]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:01:00 GMT 28:30 8cdfc7cc-853d-4a71-97b1-bdbd3beac8eb true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/whatsthetimemrcoren 8cdfc7cc-853d-4a71-97b1-bdbd3beac8eb d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 whatsthetimemrcoren full 4 2 Giles and Esther discuss the news from this week's papers; from Matt Hancock playing rugby and a smart backpack to making lockdown leftovers and class. Giles has taken down all the clocks in the kitchen in the hope that Esther will focus on the task at hand.


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]]> Giles and Esther discuss the news from this week's papers; from Matt Hancock playing rugby and a smart backpack to making lockdown leftovers and class. Giles has taken down all the clocks in the kitchen in the hope that Esther will focus on the task at hand.


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]]> Bananas for Batman Bananas for Batman Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:01:00 GMT 27:41 9d43b27b-66e5-41b0-8e70-b8b5a0a5138a true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/bananasforbatman 9d43b27b-66e5-41b0-8e70-b8b5a0a5138a d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 bananasforbatman full 4 1 Giles and Esther haul themselves through the first papers of the year to find a story for this week's column; from gorillas with covid and vintage comics, to Sex and the City and a royal Mills & Boon. Giles has one eye on the dinner while Esther has hers on the clock.


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]]> Giles and Esther haul themselves through the first papers of the year to find a story for this week's column; from gorillas with covid and vintage comics, to Sex and the City and a royal Mills & Boon. Giles has one eye on the dinner while Esther has hers on the clock.


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]]> Series 4 - COMING SOON... Series 4 - COMING SOON... Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:21:31 GMT 1:13 c94dceb4-0193-40a6-b63a-e382a677f5c1 false https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/series4-comingsoon..- c94dceb4-0193-40a6-b63a-e382a677f5c1 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 series4-comingsoon..- Giles and Esther return...home I guess? Series 4 starts, socially distanced and covid-secure, from Friday 15th January 2021. trailer 4

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]]> This is Ones Show This is Ones Show Fri, 25 Sep 2020 03:00:00 GMT 31:02 117ee7c7-d8e8-43db-a619-403f4032df74 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/thisisonesshow 117ee7c7-d8e8-43db-a619-403f4032df74 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 thisisonesshow full 3 13 Giles and Esther mine for stories from this week's papers for the last time this series; from electric cars and Prince Charles tv station to the school run and a second lockdown. Giles is waiting to see if his trip to Denmark is cancelled and Esther is keeping her fingers crossed and his bags packed.


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]]> Giles and Esther mine for stories from this week's papers for the last time this series; from electric cars and Prince Charles tv station to the school run and a second lockdown. Giles is waiting to see if his trip to Denmark is cancelled and Esther is keeping her fingers crossed and his bags packed.


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]]> <![CDATA[Don't Forget the Beigels]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2020 03:00:00 GMT 29:27 597ddb91-edbc-4634-8183-19285b40fbab true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/dontforgetthebeigels 597ddb91-edbc-4634-8183-19285b40fbab d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 dontforgetthebeigels full 3 12 Giles and Esther flick through the papers for ideas for this week's column; from baking Royals and killer kittens to covid-face and the Swire diaries. Giles is being driven to madness by the building work next door and Esther hopes the podcast will end soon so she can get to brunch on time.


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]]> Giles and Esther flick through the papers for ideas for this week's column; from baking Royals and killer kittens to covid-face and the Swire diaries. Giles is being driven to madness by the building work next door and Esther hopes the podcast will end soon so she can get to brunch on time.


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]]> Hair of the Dog Hair of the Dog Fri, 11 Sep 2020 03:00:00 GMT 28:39 34e08169-3a63-403d-bda3-dc715e24c533 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/hairofthedog 34e08169-3a63-403d-bda3-dc715e24c533 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 hairofthedog full 3 11 Giles and Esther tentatively make their way through this week's papers; from the Festival of Brexit and spelling to England footballers and new lockdown rules. Giles is suffering from a particularly energy sapping hangover and Esther is happy to let him.


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]]> Giles and Esther tentatively make their way through this week's papers; from the Festival of Brexit and spelling to England footballers and new lockdown rules. Giles is suffering from a particularly energy sapping hangover and Esther is happy to let him.


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]]> Kentucky Fried Coren Kentucky Fried Coren Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:00:00 GMT 24:55 b3ea8781-c498-416a-ba48-2a2b1e063f17 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/kentuckyfriedcoren b3ea8781-c498-416a-ba48-2a2b1e063f17 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 kentuckyfriedcoren full 3 10 Giles and Esther return from their staycation full of ideas for this week's column; from KFC to champagne and online shopping to the Queen going on Airbnb. Giles is over the moon that his beloved cat Mo Tenzing has returned home and Esther has a delivery free recording.


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]]> Giles and Esther return from their staycation full of ideas for this week's column; from KFC to champagne and online shopping to the Queen going on Airbnb. Giles is over the moon that his beloved cat Mo Tenzing has returned home and Esther has a delivery free recording.


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]]> Desert Island Crisps: Judge Rinder Desert Island Crisps: Judge Rinder Fri, 21 Aug 2020 03:00:00 GMT 47:47 24ff7037-14ab-4930-8a47-dac9b2f9eaaa false https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/desertislandcrisps-judgerinder 24ff7037-14ab-4930-8a47-dac9b2f9eaaa d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 desertislandcrisps-judgerinder bonus 3 9 Giles and Esther are still away. One having a well-earned rest...the other is topping up his tan. So, we thought we'd bring you another special edition of the podcast. Welcome back to Desert Island Crisps, a section of Giles's Times Radio show, where each week a different celebrity is set adrift onto a desert island and reminisce about the foods that shaped their lives.

 

This week, the jiving judge Rob Rinder, looks back at the foods that made him; from caviar and fresh grilled squid to his grandfather's painful relationship with food after being liberated from a Nazi concentration camp.


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]]> Giles and Esther are still away. One having a well-earned rest...the other is topping up his tan. So, we thought we'd bring you another special edition of the podcast. Welcome back to Desert Island Crisps, a section of Giles's Times Radio show, where each week a different celebrity is set adrift onto a desert island and reminisce about the foods that shaped their lives.

 

This week, the jiving judge Rob Rinder, looks back at the foods that made him; from caviar and fresh grilled squid to his grandfather's painful relationship with food after being liberated from a Nazi concentration camp.


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]]> Desert Island Crisps: Claudia Winkleman Desert Island Crisps: Claudia Winkleman Fri, 14 Aug 2020 03:00:00 GMT 47:14 798bfb69-f5a0-46a5-80a4-e367f8fe3d02 false https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/desertislandcrisps-claudiawinkleman 798bfb69-f5a0-46a5-80a4-e367f8fe3d02 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 desertislandcrisps-claudiawinkleman bonus 3 8 Seeing as though Giles and Esther are on holiday, relaxing with a cocktail in one hand and a copy of The Times in the other, we thought we'd bring you a very special editon of the podcast. Welcome to Desert Island Crisps, a section of Giles's Times Radio show, where each week a different celebrity is set adrift onto a desert island and reminisce about the foods that shaped their lives.

 

This week, the foxtrotting fringe devote Claudia Winkleman, recalls her love of skips, Domino's pizza and teaches Giles how to properly spread Marmite on toast.


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]]> Seeing as though Giles and Esther are on holiday, relaxing with a cocktail in one hand and a copy of The Times in the other, we thought we'd bring you a very special editon of the podcast. Welcome to Desert Island Crisps, a section of Giles's Times Radio show, where each week a different celebrity is set adrift onto a desert island and reminisce about the foods that shaped their lives.

 

This week, the foxtrotting fringe devote Claudia Winkleman, recalls her love of skips, Domino's pizza and teaches Giles how to properly spread Marmite on toast.


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]]> Any Ideas Pooh Bear? Any Ideas Pooh Bear? Fri, 07 Aug 2020 03:00:00 GMT 26:48 89dcfaa3-1dce-4f7b-a692-f8db20e4f0cf true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/anyideaspoohbear- 89dcfaa3-1dce-4f7b-a692-f8db20e4f0cf d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 anyideaspoohbear- full 1 7 Giles and Esther trawl through the week's papers to find an idea for his column; from Scotland's exam results and Old English language to cancelling poetry and Winnie-the-Pooh. Giles shows off his knowledge of German prose and Esther...well, manages to put up with it!


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]]> Giles and Esther trawl through the week's papers to find an idea for his column; from Scotland's exam results and Old English language to cancelling poetry and Winnie-the-Pooh. Giles shows off his knowledge of German prose and Esther...well, manages to put up with it!


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]]> Happy Birthday Giles! Happy Birthday Giles! Fri, 31 Jul 2020 03:00:00 GMT 27:23 c2e3ac0b-1fb1-4dfd-a0af-da6be1dcf428 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/happybirthdaygiles- c2e3ac0b-1fb1-4dfd-a0af-da6be1dcf428 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 happybirthdaygiles- full 3 6 Giles and Esther thumb their way through this week's news to find a story for his column; from the Government obesity plan to getting fit and silver-surfers to staycations. Giles celebrates his birthday by buying himself a bike and Esther reveals she's made a secret purchase.


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]]> Giles and Esther thumb their way through this week's news to find a story for his column; from the Government obesity plan to getting fit and silver-surfers to staycations. Giles celebrates his birthday by buying himself a bike and Esther reveals she's made a secret purchase.


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]]> An Ode to Dave An Ode to Dave Fri, 24 Jul 2020 03:00:00 GMT 29:02 3547fa59-602c-4aa2-904e-8c19c97b4878 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/anodetodave 3547fa59-602c-4aa2-904e-8c19c97b4878 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 anodetodave full 3 5 Giles and Esther dig through the papers to find a story for this week's column; from the new shopping rules on the high street to how we've interacted with our neighbours during lockdown. Giles reveals there's hope for his cat and Esther has a special thank you.


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]]> Giles and Esther dig through the papers to find a story for this week's column; from the new shopping rules on the high street to how we've interacted with our neighbours during lockdown. Giles reveals there's hope for his cat and Esther has a special thank you.


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]]> <![CDATA[The Actor's Tale]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2020 03:00:00 GMT 26:24 9fcf91f7-3a87-45ad-bb3d-e82d080064d5 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/theactorstale 9fcf91f7-3a87-45ad-bb3d-e82d080064d5 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 theactorstale full 3 4 Giles and Esther work their way through this week's papers; from Jonny Depp and cancel culture and Anglo-Saxon food and The Canterbury Tales. Giles pines for the cricket being delayed and Esther shows off her geography knowledge.


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]]> Giles and Esther work their way through this week's papers; from Jonny Depp and cancel culture and Anglo-Saxon food and The Canterbury Tales. Giles pines for the cricket being delayed and Esther shows off her geography knowledge.


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]]> If That Doorbell Rings Again!!! If That Doorbell Rings Again!!! Fri, 03 Jul 2020 03:00:11 GMT 26:39 02e624b9-d965-41ca-a7a0-bfa216097d6b true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/ifthatdoorbellringsagain- 02e624b9-d965-41ca-a7a0-bfa216097d6b d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 ifthatdoorbellringsagain- full 3 3 Giles and Esther ponder over the stories of the week; from deep cleaning trains and Tony Blair to the opening of restaraunts and obesity levels in Malta. The doorbell doesn't stop ringing with mystery packages for them both.


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]]> Giles and Esther ponder over the stories of the week; from deep cleaning trains and Tony Blair to the opening of restaraunts and obesity levels in Malta. The doorbell doesn't stop ringing with mystery packages for them both.


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]]> The Great British Food Museum The Great British Food Museum Fri, 26 Jun 2020 03:00:00 GMT 26:37 4be06eaf-006c-48e9-9110-fcb70b298595 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/thegreatbritishfoodmuseum 4be06eaf-006c-48e9-9110-fcb70b298595 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 thegreatbritishfoodmuseum full 3 2 Giles and Esther return to the papers for ideas for this week's column; from museums, cinemas and other cultural spaces re-opening to what a socially distanced holiday in space would look like. Giles reminices about his teen years and Esther fights off a fox with a broom.


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]]> Giles and Esther return to the papers for ideas for this week's column; from museums, cinemas and other cultural spaces re-opening to what a socially distanced holiday in space would look like. Giles reminices about his teen years and Esther fights off a fox with a broom.


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]]> Cream or Jam? Cream or Jam? Fri, 19 Jun 2020 03:00:00 GMT 25:21 4350d6df-a876-4550-bdb3-f8aecbe0cc3e true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/creamorjam- 4350d6df-a876-4550-bdb3-f8aecbe0cc3e d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 creamorjam- Giles and Esther are back in their lockdown writers room, formerly known as their kitchen, trying to find an idea for his column. This week; from how to holiday in a pandemic to a survivors guide for a second wave. Giles reveals his unconventional home... full 3 1 Giles and Esther are back in their lockdown writers room, formerly known as their kitchen, trying to find an idea for his column. This week; from how to holiday in a pandemic to a survivors guide for a second wave. Giles reveals his unconventional homeschool history lessons and Esther threatens divorce...again!


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]]> Giles and Esther are back in their lockdown writers room, formerly known as their kitchen, trying to find an idea for his column. This week; from how to holiday in a pandemic to a survivors guide for a second wave. Giles reveals his unconventional homeschool history lessons and Esther threatens divorce...again!


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]]> Season 3 - COMING SOON... Season 3 - COMING SOON... Thu, 11 Jun 2020 15:04:33 GMT 1:40 17c9ab38-9636-40d8-984a-72fa8b51be69 false https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/season3-comingsoon..- 17c9ab38-9636-40d8-984a-72fa8b51be69 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 season3-comingsoon..- Giles and Esther return with a new season, but an old problem...he still has no idea what to write in his column. trailer 3 an old problem...he still has no idea what to write in his column.

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]]> an old problem...he still has no idea what to write in his column.

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]]> Is This It? Is This It? Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT 18:56 2cfb659d-69d2-431d-8f5f-000d18daac1e true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/isthisit- 2cfb659d-69d2-431d-8f5f-000d18daac1e d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 isthisit- full 2 12 Alright, already... What now?  Esther has a wealth of ideas to inspire Giles. They have columns to write. They have children to feed. The floor is gritty. Giles is trying.   Esther suggests no gherkins until May. 


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]]> Alright, already... What now?  Esther has a wealth of ideas to inspire Giles. They have columns to write. They have children to feed. The floor is gritty. Giles is trying.   Esther suggests no gherkins until May. 


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]]> Touching Me, Touching You Touching Me, Touching You Fri, 03 Apr 2020 02:00:00 GMT 25:13 06bbe4a3-e0ff-4e34-8e04-6a3632fb4de6 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/touchingme-touchingyou 06bbe4a3-e0ff-4e34-8e04-6a3632fb4de6 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 touchingme-touchingyou full 2 11 Still at home, obviously.  Giles has been awake since dawn.  He has read and annotated the week's papers in search of stories to inspire his Times’ column. For Esther, the joys of homeschooling are palling. Eggs are a concern.


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]]> Still at home, obviously.  Giles has been awake since dawn.  He has read and annotated the week's papers in search of stories to inspire his Times’ column. For Esther, the joys of homeschooling are palling. Eggs are a concern.


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]]> Sociable Isolation Sociable Isolation Fri, 27 Mar 2020 03:00:00 GMT 22:03 6651cb9e-df5b-461d-ad9e-598cecc445f6 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/sociableisolation 6651cb9e-df5b-461d-ad9e-598cecc445f6 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 sociableisolation full 2 10 Giles and Esther are at home, so are their children. No one has had time to read the papers, but inspiration is flowing, like Asterix’s magic potion. Or wine. The cats are nowhere to be seen.


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]]> Giles and Esther are at home, so are their children. No one has had time to read the papers, but inspiration is flowing, like Asterix’s magic potion. Or wine. The cats are nowhere to be seen.


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]]> Introducing Stories of our times; Splendid isolation with Jon Ronson Introducing Stories of our times; Splendid isolation with Jon Ronson Tue, 24 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT 25:06 787748de-c538-4b63-b932-c7b7dad76371 false https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/specialepisodedrop-splendidisolationwithjonronson 787748de-c538-4b63-b932-c7b7dad76371 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 specialepisodedrop-splendidisolationwithjonronson Introducing our new free daily news podcast, Stories of our times. It takes you to the heart of the stories that matter, with exclusive access and reporting.Published for the start of your day, it is hosted by Manveen Rana and David Aaronovitch.I... bonus Introducing our new free daily news podcast, Stories of our times. It takes you to the heart of the stories that matter, with exclusive access and reporting.


Published for the start of your day, it is hosted by Manveen Rana and David Aaronovitch.


In this episode, the World Health Organisation has recognised that the coronavirus crisis is generating stress and has advised people to avoid watching, reading or listening to news that causes feelings of anxiety. But for author Jon Ronson, living with anxiety at the time of a pandemic holds some advantages too. 


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]]> Introducing our new free daily news podcast, Stories of our times. It takes you to the heart of the stories that matter, with exclusive access and reporting.


Published for the start of your day, it is hosted by Manveen Rana and David Aaronovitch.


In this episode, the World Health Organisation has recognised that the coronavirus crisis is generating stress and has advised people to avoid watching, reading or listening to news that causes feelings of anxiety. But for author Jon Ronson, living with anxiety at the time of a pandemic holds some advantages too. 


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]]> Cat Worries Cat Worries Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:54:34 GMT 28:05 a1204071-fe02-404e-bd64-ea0389e29f83 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/catworries a1204071-fe02-404e-bd64-ea0389e29f83 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 catworries Breathless from the school run, as usual, Giles and Esther scour the pages for ideas for his weekly Times’ column. No surprises, it’s all the virus. Mo Tenzing provides light relief. Esther contemplates bunker baking. full 2 9

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]]> I’m In Love With My Car I’m In Love With My Car Fri, 13 Mar 2020 03:00:00 GMT 28:39 1058ba8c-9c04-4b87-909d-9826d2d0c305 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/i-minlovewithmycar 1058ba8c-9c04-4b87-909d-9826d2d0c305 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 i-minlovewithmycar Giles and Esther scour the papers to find inspiration for his Times’ column. James Blunt’s tuna fixation, cam shafts andpre-historic social networking peak some interest. Giles proposes an innovative solution to loo-roll-gate.But the mood in the kitc... full 2 8 Giles and Esther scour the papers to find inspiration for his Times’ column. James Blunt’s tuna fixation, cam shafts and

pre-historic social networking peak some interest. Giles proposes an innovative solution to loo-roll-gate.

But the mood in the kitchen is dampened by news of a loss in the family.


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]]> Giles and Esther scour the papers to find inspiration for his Times’ column. James Blunt’s tuna fixation, cam shafts and

pre-historic social networking peak some interest. Giles proposes an innovative solution to loo-roll-gate.

But the mood in the kitchen is dampened by news of a loss in the family.


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]]> It Goes Viral It Goes Viral Fri, 06 Mar 2020 03:00:00 GMT 28:41 5feecd87-3f4c-4f29-b790-21bdd13a181c true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/itgoesviral 5feecd87-3f4c-4f29-b790-21bdd13a181c d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 itgoesviral Giles Coren and Esther Walker scan the pages of the week’s papers for inspiration for his column in the Times. International Women’s Day, parrots and strip cartoons create pause for thought, as does the looming threat of Coronavirus. Giles is caffeine ... full 2 7 Giles Coren and Esther Walker scan the pages of the week’s papers for inspiration for his column in the Times. International Women’s Day, parrots and strip cartoons create pause for thought, as does the looming threat of Coronavirus. Giles is caffeine fuelled and on musical form. Esther does not appreciate Iris’s new choice of scent.


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]]> Giles Coren and Esther Walker scan the pages of the week’s papers for inspiration for his column in the Times. International Women’s Day, parrots and strip cartoons create pause for thought, as does the looming threat of Coronavirus. Giles is caffeine fuelled and on musical form. Esther does not appreciate Iris’s new choice of scent.


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]]> Giles Dumbs Down Giles Dumbs Down Fri, 28 Feb 2020 03:00:00 GMT 29:47 e2e81a6c-a6af-4cbb-bc64-145f55f2732f true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/gilesdumbsdown e2e81a6c-a6af-4cbb-bc64-145f55f2732f d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 gilesdumbsdown full 2 6 Giles and Esther sift through the papers to find morsels to inspire Giles’ weekly column. Radio 4’s Justin Webb, fashion model theme parks and Sat Navs grab Esther’s attention. Giles is interested in seagulls’ eating habits and the speed of farts. The cats are interested in Giles’ vegan breakfast.


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]]> Giles and Esther sift through the papers to find morsels to inspire Giles’ weekly column. Radio 4’s Justin Webb, fashion model theme parks and Sat Navs grab Esther’s attention. Giles is interested in seagulls’ eating habits and the speed of farts. The cats are interested in Giles’ vegan breakfast.


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]]> Home and Away Home and Away Fri, 14 Feb 2020 03:00:00 GMT 20:24 bdaa2b9b-fbe4-425b-ad92-45f908ab4b7a true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/homeandaway bdaa2b9b-fbe4-425b-ad92-45f908ab4b7a d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 homeandaway full 2 5 Giles and Esther scour the British and German newspapers for stories to inspire Giles's column this week; student digs, archaeological digs and millionaires digging controversial basements. Giles contemplates fondues and lederhosen in Bavaria. Esther enjoys a week of peace at home, in London, with the cats.


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]]> Giles and Esther scour the British and German newspapers for stories to inspire Giles's column this week; student digs, archaeological digs and millionaires digging controversial basements. Giles contemplates fondues and lederhosen in Bavaria. Esther enjoys a week of peace at home, in London, with the cats.


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]]> Snowflakes Snowflakes Fri, 07 Feb 2020 03:00:00 GMT 28:14 82555bc4-53d5-481a-8803-1ff5ec732d48 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/snowflakes 82555bc4-53d5-481a-8803-1ff5ec732d48 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 snowflakes full 2 4 Giles and Esther sift through the national papers to find stories for his column this week; the pressures facing modern MPs, suggestions of historical snowflakery, public school plumbers and the sticky issue of the nation's favourite confectionery. Esther’s persistent cough persists and Giles is apologetic.


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]]> Giles and Esther sift through the national papers to find stories for his column this week; the pressures facing modern MPs, suggestions of historical snowflakery, public school plumbers and the sticky issue of the nation's favourite confectionery. Esther’s persistent cough persists and Giles is apologetic.


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]]> His and Hers His and Hers Fri, 31 Jan 2020 04:00:00 GMT 28:33 767fb915-a241-436a-9cd8-d85c291408f4 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/hisandhers 767fb915-a241-436a-9cd8-d85c291408f4 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 hisandhers Giles and Esther comb an unusual selection of newspapers to choose the big stories for his weekly column; prenatal parental contracts, locker room talk in the office and Brian Cox. Gender disparity is the theme of the day. Giles is deeply concerned abo... full 2 3 Giles and Esther comb an unusual selection of newspapers to choose the big stories for his weekly column; prenatal parental contracts, locker room talk in the office and Brian Cox. Gender disparity is the theme of the day. Giles is deeply concerned about Esther’s recycling skills, and Mo Tenzing undergoes a Paxman style interrogation about his yogurt consumption.


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]]> Giles and Esther comb an unusual selection of newspapers to choose the big stories for his weekly column; prenatal parental contracts, locker room talk in the office and Brian Cox. Gender disparity is the theme of the day. Giles is deeply concerned about Esther’s recycling skills, and Mo Tenzing undergoes a Paxman style interrogation about his yogurt consumption.


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]]> Steak and Bake Steak and Bake Fri, 17 Jan 2020 03:00:00 GMT 26:32 1c85f82f-9b4d-40d4-a54a-9f09f0a24e48 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/steakandbake 1c85f82f-9b4d-40d4-a54a-9f09f0a24e48 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 steakandbake full 2 2 Giles and Esther pick through this week's papers; from podcasts for dogs and Love Island, to the Greggs vegan steak bake and how 47 is the worst age to be. Giles is distraught to learn that Esther has taken their cat to be neutered.


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]]> Giles and Esther pick through this week's papers; from podcasts for dogs and Love Island, to the Greggs vegan steak bake and how 47 is the worst age to be. Giles is distraught to learn that Esther has taken their cat to be neutered.


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]]> Size Matters Size Matters Fri, 10 Jan 2020 03:00:00 GMT 25:35 d28a8b9c-0f78-4c88-b5f2-1f90491b284d true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/sizematters d28a8b9c-0f78-4c88-b5f2-1f90491b284d d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 sizematters full 2 1 Giles and Esther return to their kitchen table for the first round-up of the papers this year; from the Golden Globes and eco-clothing to Harry Potter at the National History Museum. Giles is heartbroken to learn Esther's returned the gifts he got her for Christmas already.


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]]> Giles and Esther return to their kitchen table for the first round-up of the papers this year; from the Golden Globes and eco-clothing to Harry Potter at the National History Museum. Giles is heartbroken to learn Esther's returned the gifts he got her for Christmas already.


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]]> Series 2 - COMING SOON... Series 2 - COMING SOON... Wed, 08 Jan 2020 16:45:00 GMT 1:19 657b5b25-47df-4b5b-8080-3828605d5e64 false https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/thesecondcoming..- 657b5b25-47df-4b5b-8080-3828605d5e64 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 thesecondcoming..- trailer That's right, series two is right around the corner, and Giles and Esther are waiting at their kitchen table for you to pull up a chair and get the kettle on. Join them each week as they work out what Giles can write in his column whilst trying to avoid cats in their coffee and martial rows.


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]]> That's right, series two is right around the corner, and Giles and Esther are waiting at their kitchen table for you to pull up a chair and get the kettle on. Join them each week as they work out what Giles can write in his column whilst trying to avoid cats in their coffee and martial rows.


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]]> The Caveman Café The Caveman Café Fri, 04 Oct 2019 02:00:00 GMT 26:56 059720c7-1276-4c8b-8f04-cc1062bade51 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/thecavemancafe 059720c7-1276-4c8b-8f04-cc1062bade51 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 thecavemancafe full 1 12 Giles and Esther peruse the week's top stories for the final time this series; from disposable cups at the Tory party conference to the world's oldest restaurant in Rome. Despite mentioning sex in virtually every episode, it turns out that Giles isn't God's gift to women after all.


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]]> Giles and Esther peruse the week's top stories for the final time this series; from disposable cups at the Tory party conference to the world's oldest restaurant in Rome. Despite mentioning sex in virtually every episode, it turns out that Giles isn't God's gift to women after all.


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]]> You Can Stand Under My Chum-brella You Can Stand Under My Chum-brella Fri, 27 Sep 2019 02:00:00 GMT 26:34 5f9940fa-bfe9-4a5d-b24e-34a6a628b865 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/youcanstandundermychum-berella 5f9940fa-bfe9-4a5d-b24e-34a6a628b865 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 youcanstandundermychum-berella Giles and Esther run through the week’s top stories; from Dame Cressida Dick’s hatred of police procedural dramas to the continued rise of the sharing economy and a new series of The Apprentice. Giles and Esther continue to come to terms with being cat... full 1 11 Giles and Esther run through the week’s top stories; from Dame Cressida Dick’s hatred of police procedural dramas to the continued rise of the sharing economy and a new series of The Apprentice. Giles and Esther continue to come to terms with being cat owners.


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]]> Giles and Esther run through the week’s top stories; from Dame Cressida Dick’s hatred of police procedural dramas to the continued rise of the sharing economy and a new series of The Apprentice. Giles and Esther continue to come to terms with being cat owners.


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]]> David Baddiel: Cat Whisperer David Baddiel: Cat Whisperer Fri, 20 Sep 2019 02:00:00 GMT 32:21 a220ce8e-9c3a-4541-9685-751ea3ce94dd true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/davidbaddiel-catwhisperer a220ce8e-9c3a-4541-9685-751ea3ce94dd d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 davidbaddiel-catwhisperer Giles, Esther and the new family kittens purr their way through this week’s news; from London Fashion Week in Southwark Cathedral to removing derogatory terms for women from the Oxford English Dictionary. Writer and comedian David Baddiel drops by to i... full 1 10 Giles, Esther and the new family kittens purr their way through this week’s news; from London Fashion Week in Southwark Cathedral to removing derogatory terms for women from the Oxford English Dictionary. Writer and comedian David Baddiel drops by to impart his feline wisdom.


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]]> Giles, Esther and the new family kittens purr their way through this week’s news; from London Fashion Week in Southwark Cathedral to removing derogatory terms for women from the Oxford English Dictionary. Writer and comedian David Baddiel drops by to impart his feline wisdom.


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]]> Ooorrrder! Ooorrrder! Fri, 13 Sep 2019 02:00:00 GMT 31:46 ceb4f856-7f19-4181-99f1-5528725bcc2a true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/ooorrrder- ceb4f856-7f19-4181-99f1-5528725bcc2a d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 ooorrrder- Giles and Esther traverse the week’s top news stories; from John Bercow stepping down as Speaker of the House of Commons to James Bond increasing rural Italian tourism. Esther enforces a new Coren family discipline regime and Giles professes his love f... full 1 9 Giles and Esther traverse the week’s top news stories; from John Bercow stepping down as Speaker of the House of Commons to James Bond increasing rural Italian tourism. Esther enforces a new Coren family discipline regime and Giles professes his love for Gary Lineker.


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]]> Giles and Esther traverse the week’s top news stories; from John Bercow stepping down as Speaker of the House of Commons to James Bond increasing rural Italian tourism. Esther enforces a new Coren family discipline regime and Giles professes his love for Gary Lineker.


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]]> Come Fly With Me Come Fly With Me Fri, 06 Sep 2019 02:00:00 GMT 28:46 e76de2af-4549-4639-8188-cdafb3df9723 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/comeflywithme e76de2af-4549-4639-8188-cdafb3df9723 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 comeflywithme Giles and Esther sift through this week’s top stories; from the looming potential general election to a change in rules for alcohol in airports. Giles blames Esther for how long the bathroom refit is taking and young Sam Coren makes his podcast debut.... full 1 8 Giles and Esther sift through this week’s top stories; from the looming potential general election to a change in rules for alcohol in airports. Giles blames Esther for how long the bathroom refit is taking and young Sam Coren makes his podcast debut.



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]]> Giles and Esther sift through this week’s top stories; from the looming potential general election to a change in rules for alcohol in airports. Giles blames Esther for how long the bathroom refit is taking and young Sam Coren makes his podcast debut.



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]]> The Great Catsby The Great Catsby Fri, 30 Aug 2019 02:00:00 GMT 31:34 0555ac5c-0f10-4825-9b0d-e2a1e838d982 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/thegreatcatsby 0555ac5c-0f10-4825-9b0d-e2a1e838d982 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 thegreatcatsby Giles and Esther return from their holiday to masses of articles on their kitchen table; from Boris Johnson proroguing parliament to sheep returning to Hamsptead Heath. Esther looks forward to getting new kittens and Giles bemoans the acknowledgements ... full 1 7 Giles and Esther return from their holiday to masses of articles on their kitchen table; from Boris Johnson proroguing parliament to sheep returning to Hamsptead Heath. Esther looks forward to getting new kittens and Giles bemoans the acknowledgements in his summer reads.


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]]> Giles and Esther return from their holiday to masses of articles on their kitchen table; from Boris Johnson proroguing parliament to sheep returning to Hamsptead Heath. Esther looks forward to getting new kittens and Giles bemoans the acknowledgements in his summer reads.


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]]> Netflix and Chill Out Netflix and Chill Out Fri, 09 Aug 2019 02:00:00 GMT 28:31 f4763311-396f-4b96-bab5-250e4968fdea true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/untitledepisode f4763311-396f-4b96-bab5-250e4968fdea d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 untitledepisode full 1 6

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]]> The Thing The Thing Fri, 02 Aug 2019 02:00:00 GMT 27:32 de082923-c083-4b56-9322-9e397dd6eae0 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/thething de082923-c083-4b56-9322-9e397dd6eae0 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 thething Giles and Esther rummage through this week’s top stories; from Meghan Markle editing Vogue to climate change and the Fortnite World Cup. Esther wants to befriend Carrie Symonds and Giles reenacts his favourite scene from Rocky II.You can read Giles ... full 1 5 Giles and Esther rummage through this week’s top stories; from Meghan Markle editing Vogue to climate change and the Fortnite World Cup. Esther wants to befriend Carrie Symonds and Giles reenacts his favourite scene from Rocky II.


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]]> Giles and Esther rummage through this week’s top stories; from Meghan Markle editing Vogue to climate change and the Fortnite World Cup. Esther wants to befriend Carrie Symonds and Giles reenacts his favourite scene from Rocky II.


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]]> The Rt Hon Miss Piggy MP The Rt Hon Miss Piggy MP Fri, 26 Jul 2019 02:00:00 GMT 26:21 199fd5b5-fbbf-4a16-93be-af5c5d71d94a true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/therthonmisspiggymp 199fd5b5-fbbf-4a16-93be-af5c5d71d94a d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 therthonmisspiggymp full 1 4 Giles and Esther sweat their way through the week's top stories; from the record breaking heatwave to the cabinet reshuffle and dad jokes. Giles discusses the importance of beach etiquette and Esther expresses her hatred of puns.


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]]> Giles and Esther sweat their way through the week's top stories; from the record breaking heatwave to the cabinet reshuffle and dad jokes. Giles discusses the importance of beach etiquette and Esther expresses her hatred of puns.


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]]> <![CDATA[Giley's Sleep Diaries]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2019 02:00:00 GMT 25:51 da521218-9ea1-47c1-bd1e-977dd4b4df10 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/gileyssleepdiaries da521218-9ea1-47c1-bd1e-977dd4b4df10 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 gileyssleepdiaries full 1 3 Giles and Esther return to the kitchen table to flick through the paper's top stories of the week; from Kate Winslet's ancestry to how much sleep we should get and a postcard from DH Lawrence. Giles fears he's being gaslighted and Esther reveals she's related to Billy the Kid...or was it Jesse James?


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]]> Giles and Esther return to the kitchen table to flick through the paper's top stories of the week; from Kate Winslet's ancestry to how much sleep we should get and a postcard from DH Lawrence. Giles fears he's being gaslighted and Esther reveals she's related to Billy the Kid...or was it Jesse James?


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]]> Pride and Prejudice and Pamplona Pride and Prejudice and Pamplona Fri, 12 Jul 2019 02:00:00 GMT 28:37 bbcba1af-189b-4aca-90f2-e7d58ce43a43 true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/prideandprejudiceandpamplona bbcba1af-189b-4aca-90f2-e7d58ce43a43 d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 prideandprejudiceandpamplona Giles and Esther gather round the kitchen table to sift through this week’s top stories; from Wimbledon to private schools and running with the bulls in Pamplona. Giles relives his short-lived teenage interrailing trip and bumps into Baroness Shirley W... full 1 2 Giles and Esther gather round the kitchen table to sift through this week’s top stories; from Wimbledon to private schools and running with the bulls in Pamplona. Giles relives his short-lived teenage interrailing trip and bumps into Baroness Shirley Williams whilst buying comics.


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]]> Giles and Esther gather round the kitchen table to sift through this week’s top stories; from Wimbledon to private schools and running with the bulls in Pamplona. Giles relives his short-lived teenage interrailing trip and bumps into Baroness Shirley Williams whilst buying comics.


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]]> The Secret Diary of the Queen Aged 93 ½ The Secret Diary of the Queen Aged 93 ½ Fri, 05 Jul 2019 02:00:00 GMT 26:32 78e74f7e-8c3b-4c73-85ae-873eb0d06c9b true https://play.acast.com/s/noidea/thesecretdiaryofthequeenaged93- 78e74f7e-8c3b-4c73-85ae-873eb0d06c9b d5fbf33e-09a0-4a9a-9958-c7237344ed51 thesecretdiaryofthequeenaged93- Giles and Esther comb through the papers at their kitchen table to find an idea for this week’s column; from the Women’s World Cup to robot bees and the Queen’s secret diary. Esther reveals disreputable behaviour at sports day and finds out Giles has b... full 1 1 Giles and Esther comb through the papers at their kitchen table to find an idea for this week’s column; from the Women’s World Cup to robot bees and the Queen’s secret diary. Esther reveals disreputable behaviour at sports day and finds out Giles has been reading her teenage diaries.


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]]> Giles and Esther comb through the papers at their kitchen table to find an idea for this week’s column; from the Women’s World Cup to robot bees and the Queen’s secret diary. Esther reveals disreputable behaviour at sports day and finds out Giles has been reading her teenage diaries.


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