Cockney & Son

Epizodes

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  Series 2 Final Episode 17.07.2026 38min

  Send us Fan Mail We’ve made it… the final episode of Series 2! After 20 episodes of laughs, debates, moans and questionable dad jokes, Lew and Steve wrap up another brilliant series before taking a well-earned summer break. This week they’re reflecting on a huge family milestone as the boy finishes primary school and prepares for secondary school, sharing memories from the past seven years and talking about how quickly childhood seems to fly by. Steve gives his thoughts on making family memor...
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  True Brit Test, It might be coming home & dads advice for year 7 10.07.2026 26min

  Send us Fan Mail Can you believe we’re already at the penultimate episode of Series 2? This week, Lew and Steve are back for another proper British natter as they countdown to the summer break. This episode includes: ●Are these really the top 10 habits of a typical Brit? From apologising for everything to putting the kettle on before solving any problem, how many do you recognise? ●Steve is forced to eat his words after England prove him wrong… has his 30% prediction finally gone up? ●“Say I...
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  Life Skills, End-of-Term Chaos & Is Football Coming Home? 05.07.2026 35min

  Send us Fan Mail Cockney & Son – Series 2 Episode 18 | This week on Cockney & Son, Lew and Steve tackle the everyday life skills they think every child should be learning before leaving school. From changing a fuse and sewing on a button to growing your own food and basic DIY, they ask whether schools are focusing on the wrong things. The pair also have a proper moan about the madness of the final weeks of term. School shows, discos, trips, assemblies and endless events – are sc...
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  The Great British Heatwave 26.06.2026 26min

  Send us Fan Mail Britain is baking, tempers are rising, and everyone seems to have an opinion. This week, Lew and his 69-year-old Cockney dad, Steve, tackle the UK’s 2026 heatwave. Was the legendary summer of 1976 really hotter? Should schools stay open when classrooms become ovens? And should there be a legal maximum temperature for workplaces? They compare British summers to some of the hottest places on Earth, chat about why the UK always seems unprepared for extreme weather, and ask wheth...
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  Social Media Bans, Driving at 70 & The Secret to a Long Relationship 19.06.2026 32min

  Send us Fan Mail Should social media be banned for under 16s? This week Lew and Steve tackle one of the biggest debates currently making headlines across the UK as the Government considers following Australia and restricting social media access for younger teenagers. Is it about protecting childhood, or will kids simply find a way around it? Then it’s over to Adam & Eve It, where Steve shares his thoughts on proposals that could require drivers over 70 to pass compulsory eye tests every t...
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  Mandela Effects, Scammers & The Perfect Joke 12.06.2026 27min

  Send us Fan Mail This week on Cockney & Son… We dive into the weird world of the Mandela Effect. Did the Monopoly Man really wear a monocle? Did Del Boy ever say “Rodney, you plonker”? And why do so many people remember things differently from how they actually happened? We also chat about CERN, conspiracy theories, ancient civilisations and whether history is really as reliable as we think it is. Plus, Steve shares his advice on avoiding phone scammers, we discuss why pensioners are ofte...
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  PGL Peace, Slamming Doors & Is Time Speeding Up? 05.06.2026 23min

  Send us Fan Mail The boy has been away on his Year 6 residential trip, and Lew and Steve are discovering the strange reality of a quieter house. Is it possible to enjoy the peace and still miss the chaos at the same time? Plus, with secondary school just around the corner, Lew reflects on how quickly the primary school years have disappeared. In Adam & Eve It, Steve takes aim at one of his biggest everyday annoyances: people who slam car doors like they’re trying to launch them int...
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  Britain’s Worst Quiz, RSVP Rage & Cutting the Apron Strings 22.05.2026 31min

  Send us Fan Mail This week on Cockney & Son, Lew puts Steve’s “proper British” knowledge to the test in what might genuinely be the worst quiz ever created. From pork scratchings and dunking biscuits to playgrounds that nearly killed an entire generation, it quickly descends into complete chaos. Then it’s time for Adam & Eve It as Lew goes on a full birthday party rant about people who never RSVP properly. Why do parents wait until the last second to reply… or worse, just turn up anyw...
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  Get Out Dad, Zebra Not Crossing & Morning Rat Fans 15.05.2026 29min

  Send us Fan Mail After Richard somehow turned a nice family day out into a 40 mile ramble through Hastings, SATs week stress, birthday chaos, and me completely failing at time management… Episode 14 is a slightly unhinged one. This week on Cockney & Son: • Bit of a Natter The aftermath of the “short walk” that nearly finished us off, SATs stress, and surviving another busy week • Adam & Eve It Zebra crossings… why does nobody stop anymore? • Say It Like Steve Politic...
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  Public Eye, Poll Day Loop Hole & Helpful Injections 08.05.2026 29min

  Send us Fan Mail This week on Cockney & Son, things get surprisingly dramatic… because Dad’s officially been recognised in public and it may have gone straight to his head. From bank holiday chaos, soaked pedalo disasters and planning the girly’s birthday party, to SATs week stress and the debate around schools closing for polling stations, Lew and Steve are back with another honest, funny and completely unfiltered episode. This week’s Adam & Eve It tackles the frustration around scho...
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  Cockney Catch up, Pothole epidemic & why dad hasn't got hitched (again) 01.05.2026 27min

  Send us Fan Mail This week on Cockney & Son, we’re back with another chaotic catch up as we dive into a packed family weekend, from beach adventures and birthday celebrations to garden projects and pre teen excuses for being too tired for school. In Adam & Eve It, Steve tackles Britain’s pothole epidemic, sharing his brutally honest thoughts on the state of UK roads, why they seem worse than ever and what really needs fixing. In Say It Like Steve, dad answers a listener’s personal que...
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  Holiday Madness, Tube Strike 2.0 and Stop Overthinking 24.04.2026 26min

  Send us Fan Mail Back to reality… and it’s chaos. After what feels like half a year of kids being off, back-to-back holidays, ferry trips, theme parks, and a household bug wiping Rich out, we’re finally back behind the mics — just about holding it together. This week on Cockney & Son: Bit of a Natter: The madness of post-Easter life, juggling kids, travel, and trying to get back into some sort of routineAdam & Eve It: Tube Strike 2.0 — have they gone too far this time? Honest opinions...
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  The Bleedin’ Dad Joke Special 10.04.2026 7min

  Send us Fan Mail This week… we’ve completely lost the plot. No “then vs now,” no deep chats — just a full-on Bleedin’ Dad Joke head-to-head. Five jokes each. No filter. No mercy. Just ten absolutely terrible jokes. While Lew’s off living his best life on holiday, we didn’t want to leave you hanging — so we’ve pre-recorded this chaotic special where it’s Dad vs Son to see who actually delivers the better (or worse) punchlines. From immortal cats to questionable woodworking courses… it’s exactl...
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  It’s the Cockney & Son Easter special… kind of. 03.04.2026 25min

  Send us Fan Mail This episode is pre-recorded (so don’t expect us to be knee-deep in chocolate just yet), but we’re still diving into everything Easter — from how it used to be back in the 70s to the full-blown chocolate madness of today. We chat about: What Easter looked like “back in the day” vs now How kids somehow end up with 5–10 eggs eachWhether Easter has become more about showing off than celebratingHot cross buns getting completely out of handAnd the truth about who actually eats all...
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  Clocks, Cows & Constant Notifications 27.03.2026 23min

  Send us Fan Mail This week on Cockney & Son, we’re diving headfirst into the chaos of the clocks going forward… and asking the real question — does anyone actually benefit from it anymore? From the origins of daylight saving (cheers, William Willett) to whether it still makes any sense in 2026, we’re combining Bit of a Natter and Adam & Eve It into one big chat-and-moan session — because let’s be honest, staying positive about losing an hour is a stretch. We also get into a prop...
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  Episode 7: Spring has Sprung, Brits Moan & The “Perfect” Garden 19.03.2026 27min

  Send us Fan Mail 🌼 Spring has officially arrived… apparently. Lew and Dad are back to talk about that very British moment when the sun comes out for five minutes and suddenly winter is “over” — coats are off, shorts are on, and everyone’s planning a whole new outdoor lifestyle. 💬 Bit of a Natter: The first day of spring, lighter evenings, and all the classic British phrases that come out the second the temperature hits double digits — “it’s nice out”, “getting lighter now”, “do I need a...
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  The Mother’s Day Episode 13.03.2026 24min

  Send us Fan Mail 🌸 It’s the Mother’s Day episode! Lew and Dad sit down for a chat about how Mother’s Day has changed over the years — from the simpler days of “Mothering Sunday” to the modern version full of flowers, brunch bookings and gift guides everywhere you look. But it’s also a chance to talk about the more emotional side of the day for families going through loss. 💬 Bit of a Natter: What Mother’s Day looked like growing up in the 70s compared to today, whether it’s become too commerci...
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  Episode 5: Nearly 70, Secondary X Factor & You Can’t Say that 06.03.2026 28min

  Send us Fan Mail It’s a birthday episode! Dad officially turns 69, which means the countdown to the big 70 has begun. Lew comes prepared with a very questionable “getting ready for 70” gift bag — including 210 tea bags, Werther’s Originals, a word search book and moisturiser for the increasingly crusty skin. What could possibly go wrong? Bit of a Natter: Turning 69, getting older, and the advice Dad would give to younger people. From regrets and life lessons to why you shouldn’t put things of...
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  Episode 4: Nearly Spring, No Vitamin D & Multi-chatting 27.02.2026 31min

  Send us Fan Mail Half term’s over, the sun’s (briefly) out, and Lew’s feeling positive, so naturally Steve’s here to balance it out. This week, the pair chat spring cleaning madness, the explosion of vitamins and supplements, and whether you really need calming gummies… or just a walk in the daylight. In Say It Like Steve, they tackle the idea that “people don’t listen anymore — they just wait to talk,” diving into phones at dinner tables and competitive conversations. Plus, of course, a roun...
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  Episode 3: Half term… the joy, the chaos, and the constant 20.02.2026 28min

  Send us Fan Mail Half term… the joy, the chaos, and the constant need to keep the kids entertained. In this episode of Cockney & Son, Lew and Steve talk all about half-term survival — from the pressure to plan activities and the cost of days out, to whether kids really need entertaining 24/7 or if boredom might actually be a good thing. Recorded just before Lew heads off to Holland with Rich and the kids, the pair chat about how school holidays have changed from the 60s and 70s to now, th...