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
47 episodes
Life Skills, End-of-Term Chaos & Is Football Coming Home?
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...
The Great British Heatwave
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 w...
Social Media Bans, Driving at 70 & The Secret to a Long Relationship
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 younge...
Mandela Effects, Scammers & The Perfect Joke
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 ...
PGL Peace, Slamming Doors & Is Time Speeding Up?
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...
Britain’s Worst Quiz, RSVP Rage & Cutting the Apron Strings
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, i...
Get Out Dad, Zebra Not Crossing & Morning Rat Fans
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 & S...
Public Eye, Poll Day Loop Hole & Helpful Injections
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 gir...
Cockney Catch up, Pothole epidemic & why dad hasn't got hitched (again)
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 A...
Holiday Madness, Tube Strike 2.0 and Stop Overthinking
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 togethe...
The Bleedin’ Dad Joke Special
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.Whi...
It’s the Cockney & Son Easter special… kind of.
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:
Clocks, Cows & Constant Notifications
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 Wil...
Episode 7: Spring has Sprung, Brits Moan & The “Perfect” Garden
🌼 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 o...
The Mother’s Day Episode
🌸 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 y...
Episode 5: Nearly 70, Secondary X Factor & You Can’t Say that
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 a...
Episode 4: Nearly Spring, No Vitamin D & Multi-chatting
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 c...
Episode 3: Half term… the joy, the chaos, and the constant
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 w...
Episode 2: Be My Valentine (but I’m only buying you a card)
Love is in the air… and so is the pressure. In this Valentine’s Special of Cockney & Son, Lew and Steve take a proper look at how the big day has changed from the 60s and 70s to now — from anonymous cards through the letterbox to panic-buyi...
Episode 1: WE’RE BACK! Series 2. January Misery, I can’t, it’s RAINING & Were kids happier in the 70s?
We’re back… and Series 2 of Cockney & Son starts right here.After a Christmas break, Steve and Lew return with a brand-new homemade studio, the same unfiltered opinions, and plenty to get off their chests. From surviving the January ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...