-
The Actor's Tale
Giles and Esther work their way through this week's papers; from Jonny Depp and cancel culture and Anglo-Saxon food and The Canterbury Tales. Giles pines for the cricket being delayed and Esther shows off her geography knowledge. -
If That Doorbell Rings Again!!!
Giles and Esther ponder over the stories of the week; from deep cleaning trains and Tony Blair to the opening of restaraunts and obesity levels in Malta. The doorbell doesn't stop ringing with mystery packages for them both. -
The Great British Food Museum
Giles and Esther return to the papers for ideas for this week's column; from museums, cinemas and other cultural spaces re-opening to what a socially distanced holiday in space would look like. Giles reminices about his teen years and Esther fight... -
Cream or Jam?
Giles and Esther are back in their lockdown writers room, formerly known as their kitchen, trying to find an idea for his column. This week; from how to holiday in a pandemic to a survivors guide for a second wave. Giles reveals his unconventional ho… -
Season 3 - coming soon...
Giles and Esther return with a new season, but an old problem...he still has no idea what to write in his column. -
Is This It?
Alright, already... What now? Esther has a wealth of ideas to inspire Giles. They have columns to write. They have children to feed. The floor is gritty. Giles is trying. Esther suggests no gherk... -
Touching Me, Touching You
Still at home, obviously. Giles has been awake since dawn. He has read and annotated the week's papers in search of stories to inspire his Times’ column. For Esther, the joys of homeschooling are palling. Eggs are a concern. ... -
Sociable Isolation
Giles and Esther are at home, so are their children. No one has had time to read the papers, but inspiration is flowing, like Asterix’s magic potion. Or wine. The cats are nowhere to be seen. You can read Giles in The Times here: https://www..… -
Introducing Stories of our times; Splendid isolation with Jon Ronson
Introducing our new free daily news podcast, Stories of our times. It takes you to the heart of the stories that matter, with exclusive access and reporting. Published for the start of your day, it is hosted by Manveen Rana and David Aaronovitch. … -
Cat Worries
Breathless from the school run, as usual, Giles and Esther scour the pages for ideas for his weekly Times’ column. No surprises, it’s all the virus. Mo Tenzing provides light relief. Esther contemplates bunker baking.
Giles Coren Has No Idea
By The Times
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
Listen on
