Cockney & Son
Cockney & Son: Two Generations, One London is what happens when I sit down with my straight-talking, old-school Londoner dad to try and make sense of the world we’re living in today.
From parenting and politics to prices and pronouns, nothing’s off-limits — and trust me, nothing gets sugar-coated. We see life through two very different lenses, but it’s all grounded in laughs, honest opinions, and the kind of unfiltered banter only a father and son can get away with.
Whether you remember phone boxes or need subtitles when he starts chatting, this one’s for you.
Cockney & Son
Episode 1: Baked Beans, Bus Fares & Back Yard Loos – Inflation Then and Now
Welcome to the very first episode of Cockney & Son: Two Generations, One London — where Lew and his straight-talking dad Steve dive into what’s changed (and what hasn’t) in everyday London life.
In this debut chat, expect:
- Cold baths and chamber pots in 1950s Fulham
- How much you could get for a tenner back in the day
- A fiery rant about inflation, baked beans, and Rachel Reeves’ fuel allowance U-turn
- Honest advice for modern relationships – the “Use Your Loaf” section
- And the first round of Cockney Slang of the Week (Do you know what a “dustbin lid” is?)
Funny, heartfelt, and a bit rough around the edges – just how Steve likes it.
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