• Giles Coren Has No Idea

  • Written by: The Times
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Giles Coren Has No Idea

Written by: The Times
  • Summary

  • Each week Giles Coren finds himself with no idea what to write about in his weekly column. Having read all the papers and found nothing of interest whatsoever, he takes a break and does the school run. That’s where his wife and fellow journalist Esther Walker comes in. Upon his return, Esther has half a dozen ideas she’s spotted ready to knock around with him over the kitchen table and a much needed pot of coffee.


    You can read Giles in The Times here; https://www.thetimes.co.uk/profile/giles-coren


    And subscribe to The Times and Sunday Times here; https://www.thetimes.co.uk/subscribe


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Episodes
  • Get Fit the Nazi Way
    Feb 14 2025

    Does a 10k goosestep count as a workout? How many Sieg Heils build the perfect bicep? When faced with a Neo Nazi fitness class what can one do except laugh...?

    As half term approaches everyone in the world is going skiing, everyone except the Corens. Giles and Esther reiterate their disdain for ski holidays. Instead, they’ll be having a 1970’s style break; they’ll work while the kids stay at home and watch the latest season of White Lotus. The new Michelin guide is out but are the numerous new restaurants up to scratch? Perhaps more interesting is the challenge of a vegan restaurant making it onto the list.

    Lastly, why are people over fifty happier post pandemic…could it be because death is a little closer?

    Now, which way is Poland?


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    25 mins
  • It's cancer but it's not a tragedy - Giles opens up about his "heartbreaking diagnosis".
    Feb 7 2025


    This week Giles revealed that he had been diagnosed with cancer. In this week’s episode he relives the moment he found out and the responses of those around him, and his own. Is it a big deal “it’s only a dash of cancer after all?” Or are he and Esther in denial? They consider the language around cancer and wonder why Bob hasn’t been in touch…?

    For some light-hearted distraction a one hundred and thirty four page document on how to speak to passengers, ye gods! How to enunciate HampSTEAD and ringing endorsements - “Buy this book it was written by a human.”


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    27 mins
  • Don't mention the Jews
    Jan 31 2025

    Giles has modified his coffee intake and is ready to tackle the pressing issues of the week.

    First up, say it loud say it proud – Jew! Easier said than done for some…but why is that? Could “People of Nose” be a better option?

    The touchy-feely millennial generation may actually be the hardest of the lot; they’re embracing the potential return of the death penalty.

    After being overheard making sexual comments Wynn Evans left the strictly live tour to “priorities my wellbeing.” Esther has little sympathy, but Giles wonders about the BBC’s casting policy – “We’d like a blokey bloke please…oh god not one like that!”

    Finally, what is the secret to a good face lift? Don’t have one is Esther’s tip but is it too late for Gwyneth Paltrow and other multi-millionaires..?


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    27 mins

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