PODCASTS Rob Beckett And Josh Widdicombe’s Lockdown Parenting Hell

The Crown: The Official Podcast

If you’ve watched the hit Netflix show, the chances are you’ve Googled the events portrayed in each episode to find out how accurately they represent the facts. But the official companion podcast, presented by Edith Bowman, has all the answers. It delves deep into the storylines and features special guests from the show, including Olivia Colman and Helena Bonham Carter. Listen in to find out what really happened when Margaret Thatcher was invited to visit the Queen at Balmoral, and why the writers portrayed the characters the way they did.

Sue Perkins: An Hour Or So With…

The latest series of Sue Perkins’s popular podcast is set to be a treat. Listen as Dame Emma Thompson explains what winds her up, Supervet’s Noel Fitzpatrick tells us he’s a secret Harry Potter fan, and Ruby Wax explains how she finds hope during these bleak times.

These episodes were recorded remotely during lockdown. But if you’re new to it, start with Sue’s interview with Mary Berry, which takes place in Mary’s garden pre-Covid. Having worked together for years on Bake Off, they clearly have a genuine affection for each other.

Mock The Week favourites Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe discuss the highs and lows of parenting during a pandemic. But don’t listen when the kids are around as it contains strong language and adult topics.

Rob explains how he was admonished by his daughter’s nursery school because she keeps saying the “c” word for an elephant’s trunk, and Josh wonders if it’s OK to kiss your kids on the lips.

Listen out for interviews with celebrity parents, including Peter Crouch and Jo Brand.