Liz and Nic are both going on holiday so the podcast is taking a break. But never fear, the pair are here this week with some of their best moments from the last few hundred episodes. Think men, fashion, animals and (sadly for Nic) Liz singing

In which Liz longs for London

Aug 25th, 2023 42m 56s

Liz has found a new heroine in the Lionesses' goalkeeper Mary Earps while Nic is trying to transform herself into Davina McCall. Liz is making a pros and cons list for moving back to London, and inspired by her magazine cover at 78, the pair lo

In which Liz enters house-hunting hell

Aug 18th, 2023 35m 22s

Liz is looking forward to her mini break with Mini the dog, and Nic's looking forward to lighting Liz's expensive candles and using all her beauty products while she's house sitting. The pair look back to Liz's ill-fated trip to Glastonbury but

In which Liz finds the love of her life

Aug 11th, 2023 36m 20s

Liz finds a new movie about a female writer whose husband dislikes her writing all too familiar. Nic, after hearing from two psychics that she’s ‘let herself go’, has picked up a new hobby that she hopes will bring her mojo back. Time for her t

In which Liz plans for a wedding

Aug 4th, 2023 45m 18s

Liz and Nic are transported back to their childhoods by a book about the writing of Black Beauty, but is the way we treat animals now any better than in the Victorian era? Liz has found the perfect dress for a wedding, but who should she take w

In which Liz receives a VIP invitation

Jul 28th, 2023 39m 28s

Liz and Nic are celebrating the ultimate break-up song after hearing about Sinéad O’Connor’s death, plus the pair give their review of the Oppenheimer film (Nic still thinks they should have seen Barbie instead). Liz has a VIP invite, but is it

In which Liz faces up to her past

Jul 21st, 2023 36m 28s

The pair are talking about Jane Birkin after news of her death this week, but Liz isn’t sure she’d be happy with all the obituaries naming the Birkin Bag as her legacy. Meanwhile, Nic’s been to see the new Mission Impossible film and can’t stop

In which Liz has a painful flashback

Jul 14th, 2023 39m 13s

Liz is ready to have the final word on the disastrous date with her ex-husband. Plus the pair have an update on Mini puppy’s cancer diagnosis and Liz remembers the time she resorted to throwing a rock over Brigitte Bardot’s wall to secure an in

In which Liz views a not-so-des res

Jun 30th, 2023 44m 10s

In honour of Pride this weekend, Nic dives into a book written by a straight trans couple, offering a unique perspective intro a life so different to her own. Liz takes a look at her own struggles with her invisible disability: deafness. She lo

In which Liz grieves for her former self

Jun 23rd, 2023 51m 37s

Liz has been shopping and as well an oversized blazer and a Dries van Noten t-shirt she’s picked up a few pearls of shopping wisdom to share. Nic has discovered she has at least one thing in common with Jennifer Aniston, and reader Alex thinks

In which Liz makes an indecent proposal

Jun 16th, 2023 39m 29s

After the terrible news from Nottingham, Liz and Nic are reminded of the amazing power of dogs to help people struggling with grief. Plus, Nic becomes an influencer (look out Kim Kardashian) and Liz sends a very risky text to David 1.0.If you'd

In which Liz reaches her boiling point

Jun 9th, 2023 40m 3s

Liz, once again, finds modern media shocking while watching Johnny Depp’s daughter star in a new series she finds problematic (to say the least). Nic helps Liz find out what ’Turkey teeth’ are before looking back at Liz’ column about the housin

In which Liz makes an emotional journey

Jun 2nd, 2023 43m 22s

Liz finally brings Gracie home this week, but she’s backed herself into a corner (literally and metaphorically) whilst doing it. Nic has been called out by a listener over something she said in last week’s episode, and the pair look back to a v

In which Liz is left in sudden shock

May 26th, 2023 45m 38s

After last week’s news about Gracie, lots have listeners have been in touch but the pair have been trying to distract themselves; Liz with a book about troubled famous people and Nic with the new Barbie trailer (she’s a convert). Plus Liz looks

In which Liz clutches on to hope

May 19th, 2023 39m 46s

Liz and Nic have some very sad news to share this week and listeners are getting a double bill of the column because it wouldn’t be fair to keep everyone guessing. But some things never change, and Liz has still had a ‘Miranda Priestly’ moment

In which Liz tries to arrange a getaway

May 12th, 2023 39m 9s

The pair are getting excited for Eurovision this weekend - Liz will be looking out for her friend Rylan but Nic misses Terry Wogan. It’s reminded Liz of the time she went to the opening of Mama Mia. The Party! in Stockholm and was told by her e

In which Liz ponders a sunshine break

May 5th, 2023 48m 3s

Liz and Nic have finished watching Married at First Sight Australia, and discuss just how much reality TV can teach us about our own lives. Liz is planning a possible mini-break, but which David has she invited to go with her? Plus, with the Co

In which Liz house-hunts in her old hood

Apr 28th, 2023 35m 24s

Liz has come to a realisation this week, that her two great loves are horse… and Janice Dickinson. Nic has had enough of AI getting into every part of our lives which reminds Liz of the time she went to a Stanley Kubrick exhibition at the Desig

In which Liz is distracted on her date

Apr 21st, 2023 37m 30s

This week Liz has her date with White Ferrari Man, but an email about her ex-husband threatens to ruin it all. The pair have been watching Obsession, a remake of Josephine Hart’s novel, Damage, and Liz is convinced her latest book is both more

In which Liz longs to feel joy again

Apr 14th, 2023 41m 58s

Liz is devastated that Meghan won’t be coming to the Coronation next month (but is wondering if she should maybe go in her place). Nic thinks joining Rock Choir might cheer Liz up a bit, but the suggestion doesn’t go down well. Plus, after the

In which Liz goes for an upgrade

Apr 7th, 2023 44m 40s

Liz has been reading a new book about anorexia, and is amazed by how similar the author’s experience is to her own. Plus, this week Liz took her unexpected gift in for an upgrade, but what does this mean for the man who sent it to her? And Nic

In which Liz gets a surprise delivery

Mar 31st, 2023 39m 11s

Nic has had an erotic experience (relating to Keanu Reeves and some nunchucks) and Liz has been fascinated by the Gwyneth Paltrow trial - which has made her think of the time she met the woman herself, and worked out what her company GOOP is na

In which Liz (reluctantly) arranges a date

Mar 24th, 2023 47m 44s

Liz and Nic are thinking about reality TV this week, after watching a documentary about Love Island’s Georgia Harrison and revenge porn - and it reminds Liz of her time in the Big Brother House. Plus, Liz has reluctantly agreed to a date with W

In which Liz seeks celestial solace

Mar 17th, 2023 48m 41s

Liz is looking to the Northern Lights to soothe her troubles, but which way is she supposed to face?! The pair have finally found a man they both fancy, but only Liz has spent the night with him (he thanked her for her support after!) Plus, lot

In which Liz feels that she can’t go on

Mar 10th, 2023 44m 24s

Liz has not quite perfected her ‘gracious loser face’ after a disappointment at an awards ceremony, but it’s reminded her of her brush with Hollywood royalty 20 years ago at the Oscars. Nic’s been watching a new George Michale documentary, and