The Poshcast
The Poshcast is a humorous and irreverent podcast that examines modern social norms, class, and the 'done thing' in Britain. Hosted by Sophia Money-Coutts and Cleo Watson, the show debates topics like whether shoes should be worn indoors, the naffness of the Cotswolds, and the double-barrelled names of aristocrats. The hosts bring their backgrounds in journalism, politics, and writing to the table, offering witty insights into British society.
Episodes
Toffs on telly and naughty parlour games
Are posh people finally being rehabilitated on primetime television, or is Celebrity Traitors simply an excuse to admire James Blunt in full Sandhurst officer mode? This week on The Poshcast, Sophia Money-Coutts and Cleo Watson examine whether toffs on telly have graduated from pantomime villains to national treasures. And with the cold nights drawing in, Sophia and Cleo trot through their favouri
Is chivalry dead? From splitting the bill to asking Dad for permission
Welcome to a very romantic (and slightly unhinged) episode of The Poshcast! With autumn officially here, Cleo Watson and Sophia Money-Coutts are diving headfirst into cuffing season - the art of shackling yourself to a lover for the cold winter months.Opening up the post bag, Sophia and Cleo unpack proposals involving live boa constrictors, the peril of eating potpourri at dinner parties, and a sp
Bring back the dinner party!
This week on The Poshcast, Sophia Money-Coutts and Cleo Watson are mounting a campaign to rescue the dinner party from its bad rep. Is it time to dress up, put your Mrs Bennet bonnet on for your single friends, and bring back proper entertaining?Plus, we tackle the great wood stove debate, discuss how fascist your dog might be, and answer a burning listener question about cleavage etiquette at pos
The horror of premature Christmas decorations, plus how to signal for the bill at dinner
This week on The Poshcast, Cleo Watson reports from what looks like a fishbowl at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, while Sophia Money-Coutts holds down the fort in London.Opening up the listener post bag, Sophia and Cleo tackle the big questions, like what is acceptable to call ‘tea,’ the horror of premature Christmas decorations, and the ultimate line-in-the-sand etiquette conundrum: is
Should hosts always change bed linen between guests?
This week on The Poshcast, Sophia Money-Coutts and Cleo Watson are back from Goodwood Revival with muddy stockings, VIP hangovers, and some strong motoring opinions. From why shiny new supercars are terribly naff to why a battered old Defender (or perhaps an electric Kia) is the ultimate status symbol, we break down the unwritten rules of the road.Plus, we react to Earl Spencer’s sensational new m
Tiaras, taxidermy and tea rooms: Are you posh enough for our Class Unit?
On this week’s episode of The Poshcast, we tackle the dirtiest c-word of all: class. Sophia Money-Coutts and Cleo Watson react to Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson’s new initiative to tackle class inequality by launching their very own—and completely ridiculous—Class Unit for Posh People. Do you have a family tiara? Have you ever eaten fried antler fur on toast? Does your house have five
Why women should never say I love you first: The Barbara Cartland Special
Welcome to a very special, pink-hued episode of The Poshcast! This week, Sophia Money-Coutts and Cleo Watson are running wild in Hertfordshire. They've parked their bottoms on the hallowed velvet sofa of Camfield Place—home of the undisputed queen of romantic fiction, Dame Barbara Cartland.To help us unpack the intriguing, outrageous, and thoroughly exhausting paradox that is Dame Barbara, Cleo an
Back to (Boarding) School
September has arrived, which means one thing for a niche cohort of the British population: it’s back to boarding school. As Prince George heads off to Eton, Sophia and Cleo dissect the bizarre world of public school education—from trunks and tuck to the ‘pash’ system and polo pitches. Plus, they discuss the eye-watering fees in 2026 and how some parents have resorted to bartering to get their litt
Enough is enough! Why playing music out loud in public is the new social taboo
It's not just tiaras and tafetta here - this week The Poshcast gets political.This week Sophia Money-Coutts and Cleo Watson dive into the increasingly barbaric noise levels in our public spaces. From people watching films loudly on the train to the “pestilential” behaviour of playing music without headphones, Sophia and Cleo celebrate a recent crackdown on this anti-social trend and share their ti
The Poshcast Q&A special: When is too old to say ‘Mummy’ and ‘Daddy’? And other dilemmas
Forget politics, war, and the crushing weight of modern existence—we’re here to tackle the questions that really matter. This week, we’ve raided the mailbag to answer the dilemmas keeping you up at night.In this episode, Sophia and Cleo navigate the perilous social etiquette of sunbathing in Sardinia, debate the tackiness of digital jewellery, and finally settle the age-old question: at what point
Why posh people think Scotland is the best place to be in summer
August is upon us, and you know what that means: the annual migration of the upper classes to the Highlands. This week on The Poshcast, Sophia and Cleo are dusting off their tweed, ignoring the blood-sucking midges, and asking why posh people are all so obsessed with heading north to shoot things.As Cleo is loch-bound in August for the first-time, Sophia gives her top tips to decoding the Scottish
Boat Shoes and Bloody Marys: Your festival survival manual
Whack out your wellies: In today’s Poshcast Cleo and Sophia delve into the muddy topic of festivals.From wet-wipe-filled endurance tests to carefully curated weekends of glamping and glitter, we’re debating whether festivals can ever truly be ‘posh.’Sophia and Cleo share their ever so slightly tongue-in-cheek survival tips, such as packing cashmere socks and wine deliveries, the perils of the Port
Phones besides plates, elbows on the table and clinking coupes - your guide to table manners
It may have been been a scorcher yet again this week, but that’s no excuse to lose control. In today’s Poshcast Cleo and Sophia tackle the thorny issue of table manners.What matters, these days, and what doesn’t? Do we care about elbows on the table anymore, or is that a fusty old Victorian throwback? Is it deeply common to clink glasses and say ‘cheers?’ From which body part should you eat caviar
Upper-crust canines and Cornwall beach chaos
Nothing gets the people of Britain more animated than man’s best friend, so this week on The Poshcast, Sophia Money-Coutts and Cleo Watson are debating which pooch can hold the title of posh top dog. Can the Jack Russell take the crown, given their association with The King and Queen? Where do shivering whippets rank on the scale, and, crucially, where to The Poshcast dogs – the esteemed Hippo and
Are tracksuits ever acceptable? Your airport etiquette guide
Planning your summer holiday? This week on The Poshcast, Sophia Money-Coutts and Cleo Watson debate the biggest summer travel etiquette questions and the unwritten rules of flying.When is it acceptable to have your first Wetherspoons pint or champagne cocktail? Should you ever take your shoes off on a plane? And is bringing a wheel of pungent French cheese in your hand luggage completely unaccepta
Why the Americanisation of weddings has to stop
On this week’s Poshcast, Sophia and Cleo tackle the minefield of matrimony. They celebrate why Brits do weddings best, while questioning the creeping influence of American imports - from the over-the-top spectacle of Taylor Swift’s recent wedding at Madison Square Garden to irritating trends like rehearsal dinners, endless speeches, and the horror of "plus ones" who are total strangers. Plus,
Anyone for tennis? Wimbledon, wearing whites and wild cards
On this week’s Poshcast, Sophia and Cleo don their whites to discuss Wimbledon – the soothing “thwack” soundtrack, the strawberries and cream and, of course, the slightly squiffy spectators. However, can tennis still claim to be the poshest summer ballsport? Sophia serves up the defence, despite her own lack of racquet skills, and Cleo lobs in a particularly posh tennis memory involving the Prince
The Poshcast Heatwave Guide: Is it ever OK for a man to wear an open-toed shoe?
Welcome to The Poshcast with Cleo Watson and Sophia Money-Coutts, two Jilly Cooper characters transposed into 2026.This week Sophia and Cleo discuss how to survive this heatwave sartorially, from office shorts to avoiding sweat patches. Plus they tackle the great question of our time: is it ever ok for a man to wear an open-toed shoe?And the question from the audience this week is about the minefi
Picnic etiquette, bad Father’s Day cards, and is Ascot now a little bit naff?
Ascot: posh pastime or plain naff?Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Poshcast with Cleo Watson and Sophia Money-Coutts, your favourite group-chat in podcast form.Join Sophia and Cleo as they delve into the murky world of modern social norms, class anxiety and all matters that generate furious online opinions. This week we are donning our hats (never fascinators) to talk Ascot - how to sa
Coming soon: The Poshcast
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