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.
Episodes
27 episodes
Episode 26: The Office Christmas Party, Same old resolutions & Steve’s 2026 Speech
It’s the final episode of Series 1, and we’re ending it the only way we know how, with laughs, honesty, a bit of emotion, and absolutely no sugar-coating.In this Christmas special, Lew and Steve look back on 26 episodes of ...
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Episode 26
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30:32
Episode 25: The Penultimate of Madness & Its Christmas competition time
In this week’s episode, we’re looking back at 25 episodes of Cockney & Son chaos, comfort and proper old-school graft. From the early days in June to now, Lew and Steve chat about their biggest surprises, funniest moments, accidental catchp...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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32:10
Episode 24: Festive Stress, Social Media Mess & Dad joke regrets
Episode 24 is here — and we’re officially knee-deep in Christmas chaos. From ceramic trees to collapsing garlands, Elf-on-the-Shelf disasters, panic buying gravy on Uber, and the pure joy of a £2 advent calendar… Lew and Steve break down...
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Episode 24
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31:48
Episode 23: Brown or Red, 7-7?? Deliveries & PM for Pensioners
Lew and Steve dive head-first into the most important debates in British history… well, sort of. From chip-shop curry sauce and crispy-edged crumpets to the eternal ketchup-vs-brown-sauce war, no snack is safe.The pair also tackle the ch...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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27:48
Episode 22: British Sayings, Jungle Line Up & Dad Jokes Galore Episode
In this week’s episode, things have been a bit heavy behind the scenes, but we’re showing up the only way we know how — with honesty, a good natter, and plenty of laughs.We kick things off by diving into a world of classic British saying...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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34:50
Episode 21: Just Showing Up Is Enough
This isn’t one of our usual episodes. It’s just me Lew, speaking honestly about what life feels like right now.The past few weeks have been some of the hardest our family has ever faced, and I’ve found myself trying to hold everything to...
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Episode 21
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11:17
Episode 20: Why is it taking so long!, AI or NOT? & Knock Knock
🎙️ It’s a milestone episode — number 20! But this one’s a bit different… Lew’s at home, Dad’s in SW1, and somehow they’ve managed to record from two different locations. What could possibly go wrong?💬 Bit of a Natter: Things that used to...
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Episode 20
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27:54
Episode 19: British Myths, Firework Rants & “The Dog Don’t Like My Boyfriend!”
Autumn’s here and the nights are drawing in — which means the moaning’s back in full swing!This week Lew and Steve dive into some of the biggest misconceptions about British people:☕ Do we really live off tea and crumpets?🇬...
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Episode 19
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37:32
Episode 18: Things We Don’t Need Anymore, Courier Chaos & Neighbour Etiquette
📺 Bit of a Natter:Lew and Steve reminisce about everyday items from the 70s and 80s that have completely vanished — from TV aerials and phone books to smoking indoors and those deadly travel sweet tins rolling around the glovebox. What w...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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32:38
Episode 17: Saturday Night Ain’t Right, Presenters Can’t Cut It & Romance Expiry Date
It’s an emotional one this week — and not just because there’s sad news at the end (we’ll keep you guessing).Lew and Dad take a trip down memory lane to talk all things Saturday Night TV, from The Generation Game and Blind Date to Gladia...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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35:13
Episode 16: Lottery Secret, Brit Card Beef & “You didn’t get me anything?”
In this episode:Bit of a Natter – What would you actually do if you won £74 million? Would you go public, keep it secret, or disappear to a villa in Spain? Lew and Dad share their fantasy plans, debate whether money really brings ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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39:20
Episode 15: Gamers R Crazy, BOOK YOUR SLOT & Uncle Fester?
In this episode:Screens & Gaming – Lew opens up about the battles of modern parenting: Fortnite, FIFA, Roblox, in-game purchases, and whether screens are really to blame for kids’ moods. Dad weighs in on how things were “back in his ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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50:10
Episode 14: UF-NO?, Old Habits, Unnecessary Renewals & Our First PR Package
This week I’m taking Dad out of this world (literally) as I quiz him about Atlas 3i – the interstellar visitor that’s got social media buzzing with alien theories. Is it just a space rock, or are the odds too strange to ignore?Back on Ea...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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39:25
Episode 13: Quick-Fire Gripes, Tube Strikes & Blunt Truths
This week it’s episode 13 – unlucky for some, but (mostly) not for us! Lew surprises Dad with his very first autumn candle, before diving into a bumper Bit of a Natter featuring questions and gripes from our listeners. From cars clogging paveme...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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49:58
Episode 12: Autumn Adults, Flags are Flying & Dinner for One?
We’re back after a short break, and this week’s episode is a mix of laughs, debates, and a bit of advice. From autumn leaves and pumpkin-spiced everything, to whether flying the Union Jack has lost its meaning, we cover it all with plenty of Co...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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38:22
Episode 11: The French, Knobbly Knees & I Can’t Speak French
Cockney & Son hit the road again, this time recording live from the South of France! 🇫🇷 Expect sunshine (and a few storm clouds), villa life, and plenty of laughs as we swap London chaos for St Tropez beaches.We chat about French cul...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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45:07
Episode 10: “On Tour: From Hayling Island to the Riviera”
Double digits and on location! This week we’re coming to you from a very glamorous… caravan in Hailing Island (don’t be jealous). It’s the first stop on our Cockney & Son “world tour” before we head to the sunny South of France next week.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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35:42
Episode 9: Does everyone want good Neighbours???, Bags for Life & Property Prices
This week, we’re pulling down the garden fence and having a natter about neighbours the good, the bad, and the downright nosy. From creepy legends like “Rosie Meadow” to shared garden bins and awkward chats over the washing line, we ask: ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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30:41
Episode 8: Perfect Holiday Pressure, Manners??? & Can’t say it like Steve
We’re back—and this week, Steve’s off the beach and straight into a moan! From £100 kids’ days out to packing cubes and pressure to post your holiday on social media, we’re chatting holidays then vs now.👉 In Bit of a Natter, we look at t...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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45:58
Episode 7: Things that give us the Ick! Traffic Beef & Good luck to all the parents
Episode 7 of Cockney & Son, it’s lucky number seven — but not for the things that give us the ick! From men in flip-flops on the tube, to funeral selfies (yes, really), we’re diving headfirst into the modern cringes that wind us right up. D...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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37:54
Episode 6 – Phobias, Fiddles & Bubble Baths: What Scares Ya?
This week on Cockney & Son, we’re talking fears — big, small and downright bonkers. From spiders to buttons to running out of tea bags, we’re sharing what gives us the shivers… and yes, Dad admits he’s scared of one thing (hint: it involves...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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34:24
Episode 5: Judgy Eyes, Grumpy Life & Stop Vaping
It’s Lew here — and for this episode, Dad and I are diving into something we’re all guilty of: secretly judging people. From side-eyes at the supermarket to Dad’s brutal honesty about your parking skills, nothing’s off limits.In Bit of a...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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33:08
Episode 4: Parenting: Then, Now & A Strawberry Sandwich Nobody Asked For
It’s Lew here — and in Episode 4, I’m dragging my old man back through the decades to see how parenting has (supposedly) changed since he was a kid in the 60s and 70s, through his ‘dad years’ in the 80s and 90s, and now into my turn in 2025. Sa...
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Episode 4
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37:47
Episode 3: Things We Believed as Kids, British Heat & Don’t be a jobs worth
This week, we’re diving into all the nonsense we believed as kids—from chewing gum tangling your organs to the ice cream van only playing music when it’s out of lollies 🍦. Turns out, parenting in the ‘60s and ‘80s came with a side of creative s...
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Episode 3
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35:16