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 3: Half term… the joy, the chaos, and the constant
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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, the juggle parents face with work and childcare, and the reality of trying to keep everyone happy for a full week off school. There’s also a proper rant about screens, social media pressure, and why parenting in 2026 feels very different to growing up back in the day.
Plus, as always, expect plenty of old-school opinions, relatable family moments, and a round of Bleedin’ Dad Jokes to finish things off.
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