Best Gentlemen No Class Podcasts (2024)

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Goodbye neighbour, hello Prime Minister..? 26:48

1M ago26:48

26:48

A new dawn has broken, has it not… well something like that. Giles and Esther channel their inner Nostradamus to predict last night’s results. If, as assumed Sir Keir becomes PM, what does it mean for his family? Giles considers penning an ode to Kentish Town and all that the Starmers will leave behind. As Sir Keir awaits his big result, Giles is w…

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Fighting Podcasts From The Inside 25:06

2M ago25:06

25:06

Giles is feeling bright and breezy, and it’s all thanks to Ether. For once he took her advice and tried the latest ‘wonder drug’ Naltrexone. What would have otherwise been a night of drunken excess instead turned into a night of charitable excess. He is a convert. Sadly, neither he nor Esther have made any money out of their pharmaceutical evangeli…

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Working class hero, moi? 26:22

2M ago26:22

26:22

In response to a survey suggesting people are turning away from the news Giles and Esther pander to the masses and happily look past the obvious headlines. Who or what constitutes a working man? As the blue and red parties scabble to attract anyone who earns a living Giles is temporarily bewitched by the endless tax breaks on offer from the Reform …

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Esther's Booze Hell 25:39

2M ago25:39

25:39

Esther is front page news after writing about a drug which helps with alcoholism…unusually she hasn’t just written about naltrexone, she’s tried it. It leads to a discussion about the results of alcohol abuse within different economic groups. As ever the Germans are ahead of the game, they’ve decided to only sell England football fans low alcohol b…

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Election numberwang 28:16

2M ago28:16

28:16

Stephen Fry has upset the ruddy faced members of the MCC; it has left Giles awkwardly fiddling with his box as he balances his desire to join the MCC with his admiration for Mr Fry. No such trouble with Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak who come in for equal disdain. Was it a debate or a barrister and a banker meeting at the school gates? Or a special e…

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Half term highlights 26:19

3M ago26:19

26:19

Giles and Esther are away this week. In their absence here is a short collection of recent highlights. Giles faces a late fitness test. Esther takes the AA road quiz. And why won't flying taxis go south of the river...? Hope you enjoy them. Please do like and share and we’ll see you next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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Lasagne Al Porno 28:16

3M ago28:16

28:16

** This episode was recorded just before Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called the election; please sit back and bask in an election free zone. Has Kevin Costner got better with age? Esther thinks so. She also ranks his film ‘Robin Hood Prince of Thieves’ as the best of all time, unlike his current project – Horizon: chapter one. In a spooky premonitio…

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The Secret Diary of Giles Coren aged 13 ¾ 27:23

3M ago27:23

27:23

Artist Jonathan Yeo has painted luminaries such as Tony Blair, David Cameron and most recently the King. He has also painted Giles (twice) and Esther’s sister. As old friends of Jonathan, Giles and Esther are well placed to guide the philistines of Instagram through his artistic talents. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is seeking to reassure the nation that…

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Time, Gentlemen 28:04

3M ago28:04

28:04

The Garrick Club is finally opening its doors to women, well some women. Whilst not a member, as a regular frequenter of the Garrick Giles lets daylight in upon magic and reveals the earth-shattering secrets of the gentleman’s club. Esther wonders why on earth anyone would bother. A grassroots Muslim campaign group emboldens Giles and Esther to off…

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Tyrannosaurus Swift 24:48

4M ago24:48

24:48

The pressing question this week is: If a T-Rex played Taylor Swift at chess who would win? An octopus has offered to referee, but only if it is paid in food stamps. ‘An expert’ has suggested that the T’Rex may have been a little dim…so Giles wonders what or who constitutes dim in the 21st century...? Could the demise of Humza Yousaf be down to the …

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Spear today, gone tomorrow 25:39

4M ago25:39

25:39

Could the culture wars finally be drawing to a close? If they are what will Giles talk about in future; certainly not ancient antiquities, his knowledge is lacking in that sphere. How to spice up one’s autobiography, some celeb gossip here, a royal orgy there…let’s ask Rebel Wilson she is bound to have a few more ideas. Age is but a number, which m…

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Is my air fryer pansexual? 28:08

4M ago28:08

28:08

Warning flag: this episode contains sensitive content. Fresh from the Easter recess Giles and Esther have a cunning plan to lure in new listeners, they’re flying the flag for air fryers. Keen to be welcoming of all cooking methods they undertake some thorough research which includes never using, trying or knowing anything about air fryers, before c…

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What kind or arsehole are you...!? 25:02

5M ago25:02

25:02

Britain was made great by arseholes; MP’s thinking about porn and national stereotypes. It’s a very slow news week. Lacking stimulation Giles and Esther turn to pornography and the MP’s who are worrying about its effect on sex education. Inspired, Giles decides he can write a piece in praise of ‘the arsehole’ – they have a game of “good arsehole, b…

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Bondstein, James Bondstein 28:08

5M ago28:08

28:08

The new Bond, MP’s presenting TV programmes, Giles is a Gorilla and Ewan McGregor’s…acting skills. Giles is very excited by the latest actor being linked with the role of James Bond, he feels sure he has some useful tips for the scrip writers – a Volvo car, a fussy mother, and some anti-allergy pillows. Elsewhere, what would the BBC advertise if th…

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Roadhog!! 27:08

5M ago27:08

27:08

Giles has gone down the RAC rabbit hole, and to his delight it is providing him with an endless stream of evidence proving that he is, surprise surprise… an excellent driver. Not content with that he decides to quiz Esther on some of the most common driving myths, thus proving that she is not an excellent driver. You be the judge as to the veracity…

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A crash diet for Keir 28:32

5M ago28:32

28:32

Peter Mandelson thinks Keir Starmer "needs to shed a few pounds". And Giles, always the friendly neighbour, thinks he can help his local MP look his dashing best on camera. What should he wear, where should he stand, and who should he stand next to? You're welcome Sir Keir - a future invite to Chequers is surely inevitable... Plus, it's Internation…

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The meanest love story ever told… 26:05

6M ago26:05

26:05

Following last week’s comments about the Israel Gaza conflict, Giles had a visit to a local synagogue to navigate. It turned out the Rabbi may have been more famous than he is, but Giles did his aunt proud – shepping nachas! Looking for a diversion, Giles and Esther watched a documentary on ‘Bennifer’ - Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez…it was quite a…

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Israel - what now? 26:25

6M ago26:25

26:25

It’s a challenging and thoughtful episode this week. Giles has changed his opinion on the Israel Gaza conflict. He reflects on the time since he last spoke and wrote about it back in October; his final comments then proved depressingly accurate. Esther is caught off guard when discussing the fate of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny. Thereafter, all…

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Watch out the Etonians are coming… 27:15

6M ago27:15

27:15

VAT on school fees offers Giles and Esther the chance to consider the effects of a deluge of public-school children into the state system. Should it come to pass there will be a familiar cast of winners and losers. A pressing question; how should one dress when out in Mayfair? As shabbily as possible it seems, with good reason, oh and don’t wear a …

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Gwyneth: Battier than ever? 27:34

7M ago27:34

27:34

Gwyneth Paltrow is…furious. Thankfully Gwyn has a unique way to unleash her anger. As a man used to losing his temper Giles feels he can give her some tips. Esther and Giles have been mixing in rarefied circles, but they don’t like to talk about it…much. In an exclusive just for the podcast they give a little glimpse into the life of grace and favo…

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Who’s a healthy boy then… 26:10

7M ago26:10

26:10

What constitutes being fit for your age…a lap of the track, twenty push ups, or lugging a TV to the tip and changing the bed sheets? Giles and Esther put themselves to the test. Is ‘fat neck’ a sign of being unfit, or an ailment or not a thing at all. Whatever it is, Giles definitely doesn’t have it! And while we’re on illness, he doesn’t have man …

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"The young need to see the old w**king." 24:53

7M ago24:53

24:53

Welcome back and a Happy New Year. Giles welcomes 2024 by pondering the impending apocalypse. Thankfully that doesn’t last long before thoughts turn to working or wanking, or both. Is work by its very definition not to be enjoyed? To quote Esther; “it’s boring and it never stops.” It is unlikely that public sex acts would improve matters much, but …

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The Corens' Christmas Quiz 46:13

8M ago46:13

46:13

It's fun, it's festive, it’s a bumper edition. We hope you enjoy it. If you do, please share. Merry Christmas, see you in the New Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Its Christmas shut up, f**k off! 26:07

8M ago26:07

26:07

Its Christmas and it’s all hands to the ideas pump. Giles has columns to write, lots of them, and he’d like them done before Christmas eve. Cue a list of perennial Christmas crackers; cost of Christmas, Whamageddon!, other things to avoid before Christmas, who likes Christmas pudding and dead or alive at Christmas… A quick look at robot reverends a…

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We wish you a Merry Chris-hamas 27:09

9M ago27:09

27:09

Giles and Esther are feeling a little uneasy about discussing the news. Well, one story in particular, the Israel Gaza conflict. Can anything be said, is anyone the right person to say it? In cheerier news, winter is here, hurrah! Light the fire, hunker down and see no one. Whilst huddled under a blanket Esther has an idea, possibly one ‘borrowed’ …

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“When is an octopus not an octopus?” 26:37

9M ago26:37

26:37

Alternative titles this week could have been ‘Massive Nuts’ or ‘Now imagine you’re on twitter, 16 and a bit thick.’ Anyway, how are you? Yes, you? All set for Christmas? I don’t know where the time goes, only seems two minutes since it was January. Care for a biscuit...? Giles and Esther are discussing small talk. It seems that some Gen Z's might n…

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Wonderfully strict and terrifying 24:03

9M ago24:03

24:03

An eclectic mix of men’s health, politics, literary theory, and superheroes this week. There is an unfortunate faecal air but fear not it is all in aid of cancer awareness, cinematic description or simply doing the Times’ dirty work. Giles ponders what kind of resignation letter he’d write, and Esther writes an ode to David Cameron. Finally, the su…

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A secular Jew, what fun! 26:59

9M ago26:59

26:59

Giles is feeling cut adrift, in the camp but not part of it, fearing the plight of a secular Jew is a rip off. With that conundrum left unanswered they try to help Barbra Streisand find some fun in her life. Both agree it is more likely a good book by the fire then a private jet to see Katie Perry. Finally, a big shout out to our listeners in New Z…

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Is it time to run away Sir Bernard? 25:41

10M ago25:41

25:41

After a difficult few weeks Giles and Esther are back. Understandably the conversation begins with the ongoing conflict in the middle east, and its jarring contrast with the rest of life. Matters develop as the idea of emigrating emerges…well running away would be more accurate. But where to, that is the question; Cuba, New Zealand, Mumbai…? Finall…

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“Why have you said nothing?” 24:51

10M ago24:51

24:51

As you might expect, this week is a difficult episode. Giles tries to make sense of events and his fluctuating reaction to them. There isn’t much room for levity but Snoop dog releasing a new wine and Esther's fear of bedbugs do there best to offer some light to a very dark week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Never knowingly helpful 26:52

11M ago26:52

26:52

Giles and Esther take a pragmatic look at the Tory party conference and wonder what the pay off might be to go with many of the policy announcements. Neither are happy at the idea of doing maths until they’re eighteen, after all many of Giles’ friends from set four did very well without it, thank you very much. Exeter university are running a maste…

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Meet George Jetson 26:10

11M ago26:10

26:10

Flying cars, white wine on tap and ash trays by the bath. What possible wonders could the future hold? Whatever they are Giles hopes to live to see them but is pretty sure even with flying cars their will still be gridlock in the skies. Boris and Carrie’s former nannie has hit the papers, demonstrating one of Esthers mottos, always pay the staff. A…

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“This is not the end; this is not even the beginning… can I go for a wee?” 23:23

11M ago23:23

23:23

The subject of Russell Brand prompts Giles to ponder the merits of being a conspiracy theorist. Esther has been given the nod that comedians aren’t very good in bed, or is that just another conspiracy theory. Prime Minister Sunak is taken to task over his rolling back of the Conservative party green agenda and does Paris actually exist, at least th…

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The Rest is Esther and Giles 25:29

11M ago25:29

25:29

Giles and Esther are back for series eleven. Giles is annoyed with, well, everything, but podcasts and restaurants in particular. For a man who makes his living from both it could be problematic. On the menu this week is the cost of restaurants, as Rich Stein is started charging for ketchup and Tom Kitchen is charging one hundred and seventy pounds…

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Going to the dump day 24:37

1y ago24:37

24:37

This week’s pod was recorded on Wednesday morning, BEFORE Huw Edwards was named as the ‘mystery BBC presenter’ in question. As a result, Giles and Esther spend the first few minutes trying very hard to stay on the right side of libel law. Please do have a laugh at their (and Neil’s) expense as they walk a pointless tightrope. In other news; unique …

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The Aussie one 27:26

1y ago27:26

27:26

G’day cobbers! Giles and Esther take a considered look at the ECB equality report; they then take a far less serious look at ‘cheating Aussie b**tards’. Is twitter dead Esther pulls on the thread to find out. After a short break it is a whistle stop tour of Wimbledon past and present, Debrett’s guide and puppy yoga before Giles heads off to practic…

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Act in good faith and eat the consequences. 25:42

1y ago25:42

25:42

If you’re wondering what ‘bazball’ is Giles gives a mercifully short explanation before trying to apply it to life. Esther is preoccupied with various tall attractive fast bowlers. They then discuss the perfect nap, the art of grifting and the sensitive subject of temperamental performers. Giles is very honest as he discusses how in the past, he ea…

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The Non Pod 23:48

1y ago23:48

23:48

What do ‘Carry On’ actor Bernard Bresslaw and American actress Zendaya have in common? Not much I imagine, but they do both appear in this week’s pod. Giles and Esther give their take on middle age, British AI and Johns Hopkins University’s definition of a lesbian. Giles decides to introduce Billy Bunter to cruciferous vegetables (no, me neither), …

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The sniff test 25:30

1y ago25:30

25:30

If I say ‘the Queen’ who do you think of? Camilla or Elizabeth? Esther makes the same mistake, but Giles is too busy thinking about ex girlfriends. Is the Bible compatible with modern sensibilities? Giles and Esther have a stab at de-sexy-fi-ing it. They also tackle vet bills and Prince Harry before Giles decides to see what lurks at the back of th…

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Herr Plopenshtein 26:00

1y ago26:00

26:00

Many subjects try, but many fail to pique Giles’ interest this week. Seagulls, sex lives and holidays are dismissed before German ablutions come close. Next, a motion by the always eager to please Liberal Democrats faces gallant failure. In the end it is an inadvertent sneeze that reveals the diamond in the rough…or the raspberry in the bush. Ick n…

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The Birds 27:13

1y ago27:13

27:13

Coming up on this morning’s show…. Esther and Giles make their long-awaited pitch to replace Holly and Phil on daytime TV. They prove their worth by tackling serious subjects such as long-term sickness. They tug on the heartstrings with an emotional story about Giles’ late father; they make the effortless gear change to a personal struggle about AD…

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Hags, babs, rads and grads 24:50

1+ y ago24:50

24:50

Esther is shocked by a new book she is reading; Giles is shocked to hear that botox is ultimately a manifestation of a fear of death. They discuss the truth about getting old as a woman, and as a man, but more as a woman. Finally, it doesn’t take a 1st from Oxford to know that the kitchen is the heart of any home, but it seems our American cousins …

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“Like twitter, but worse…” 25:03

1+ y ago25:03

25:03

Killed, plucked, and wrapped in plastic…not Esther’s Christmas present to Giles but the life of a farmed chicken. That is one of the subjects addressed in this week’s eclectic episode. Diets, saggy faces, a royal crush and mind reading also feature …oh and the coronation. Now, why did I come in here…and what’s my name…? Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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Republicans and Jaffa Cake lovers - move along, nothing to see here 23:05

1+ y ago23:05

23:05

With the coronation around the corner Giles considers the merits of republicanism…but not for long. In a stark example of modern day classism King Charles decides what he would like named after him while others are not even called my their own name. Seeking to better themselves Giles and Esther ponder how one properly navigates flatulence whilst re…

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“When I began my sexual career….” 26:05

1+ y ago26:05

26:05

If you wanna know if he loves you so its in his…laugh. Giles listens very carefully to Esthers giggles to see if she is still madly in love with him. Will a three year cruise restore the romance or perhaps an encounter with poet Alan Ginsberg? After some monkeying around Esther and Giles come to the rescue of some ramblers. Season 9 ends here. Seas…

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Mrs Meaniepants and Mrs Sexybottom... 22:35

1+ y ago22:35

22:35

Giles talks about cricket...but stick with it, he is soon diverted on to rudeness and demonstrates his 'gift' for accents; Esther displays a mean Bostonian - American not Lincolnshire. They then give Charles Dickens a 21st century reboot and finally "...what did one Beaver say to the other Beaver.....? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

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A little bit of wee on my pyjamas 24:38

1+ y ago24:38

24:38

With Ben departed Giles and Esther engage in some existential podcast reflection before tackling their new producer, the social scene at Cheltenham races and Prime Minister Sunak’s dog walking. Giles grills Esther on Jeremy Hunts pension plans and Esther grills Giles on why he can’t control his bladder. Get more of The Times and The Sunday Times - …

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Bye bye Ben 24:32

1+ y ago24:32

24:32

Giles, Esther and Ben pick through the news of the week for the last time together; from fixing Brexit to Michelin stars, to weather presenters going on strike and Scott Mills getting stuck in his electric car. Giles laments the loss of producer Ben and Esther shows off her astonishing knowledge of Ireland. Get more of The Times and The Sunday Time…

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Go nuts for squirrels 29:07

1+ y ago29:07

29:07

Giles and Esther return refreshed from half-term to discuss this week's best bits; from Squirrel pelts and electric cars, to King Charles eco-dreams and Keir Starmer's love of his home. Giles rethinks what he thinks it means to be Jewish and Esther shares her extensive knowledge of Stoats. Get more of The Times and The Sunday Times - visit www.thet…

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The quotidian humdrum 25:26

1+ y ago25:26

25:26

Giles and Esther skim the week's papers; from increased ADHD diagnoses and why we don't laugh enough, to the return of Fawlty Towers and the benefits of BeReal. Giles recounts his favourite 70's sitcoms and Esther tries to hold back the laughter when thinking about her children falling over and walking into doors. Get more of The Times and The Sund…

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