Cockney & Son

Send us Fan Mail This week, Lew and Steve are having a proper natter about the rumours of its return. Was The X Factor better when the judges could actually say what they thought? Could the show work in 2026? And, most importantly, if Steve was in charge of casting the judging panel… who would he choose? Then it’s time for What D’Ya Reckon? , as Steve tries to guess the top three things people lov...

Send us Fan Mail Could you really work FIVE full-time jobs at the same time without anyone noticing? 👀 This week on Cockney & Son, we’re getting into the unbelievable story of a civil servant currently on trial, accused of working multiple full-time public-sector jobs at the same time, at one point allegedly being contracted for 183 hours of work a week! He denies all nine counts of fraud and...

Send us Fan Mail Things get a little political on Cockney & Son this week… With Britain and the EU back in the conversation, me and Dad get stuck into Brexit, whether the UK could ever rejoin the EU and, most importantly, whether either of us would vote differently if there was another referendum. Then it’s time for What D’Ya Reckon? as Dad tries to guess the top three things people think they...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re having a proper natter about AI the jobs it’s already starting to change, what could disappear over the next 10 years, and whether there’ll eventually be a robot capable of replacing Dad. Although, to be fair, it might have an easy job… Then it’s time for another What D’Ya Reckon? , as Dad tries to guess the top three things people immediately notice when they wal...

Send us Fan Mail We’re back! Cockney & Son returns for Series 3. Lew and Steve are back behind the mics with two generations, plenty of opinions and absolutely no guarantee that everything they say is fact. This week, they’re having a natter about Harry, Meghan and the changing Royal Family, including how attitudes towards the Royals have changed since Steve was growing up. There’s also the sm...

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 tal...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 nev...

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 & E...

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 an...

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 th...

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 sor...

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...

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 each Whether Easter has become more about showing off than...

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...

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 se...

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...

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 D...

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...

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 a...