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Older and Wider Podcast

Older and Wider Podcast

Avalon 362 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

From the writers of the internationally successful Grumpy Old Women, award-winning comedian Jenny Eclair and producer and writer Judith Holder deliver Older & Wider, a podcast that offers insight, gossip and general news from the menopausal front and beyond. A podcast worth getting your ears syringed for.

Episodes

Ep 360. The one with the double math pencil case and a bonquette bagsier
Ep 360. The one with the double math pencil case and a bonquette bagsier Aug 21, 2026 54:03 Unpredictably Jenny and Judith start this week's podcast discussing pencil cases, math lessons and compasses! They talk about their London meet up and a trip to The Royal Academy, including the Children's Exhibition. Jenny defends her hand bag after Judith rated it a 7.5 and Judith talks us through her brief trip to Ikea, Oxford Street. They also catch up over the weather, the government alarm and
Ep 359. The one with the eclipse and the Chamberlain duties
Ep 359. The one with the eclipse and the Chamberlain duties Aug 14, 2026 51:37 This week on the pod, Jenny's got a new handbag and Judith has been back to university! Jenny's feeling the effects of the eclipse, but Judith isn't so sure...We've got a health update (complete with a summer foot tip from Judith), a chock-a culture corner and both have a tale for 'Things that have pissed us off this week'!If you would like to get in touch with the podcast email olderwiderpod@gmai
Ep 358. The one with The Odyssey and the grommets
Ep 358. The one with The Odyssey and the grommets Aug 7, 2026 49:30 This week on the podcast, Jenny is getting used to wearing her new bike helmet (courtesy of Judith) and Judith is considering seeing on her dahlias as the hosepipe ban continues. There are beach read recs, as well as Judith's full review of Nolan's The Odyssey and tales of her canal boat outing!Email the podcast olderwiderpod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @olderandwiderpodcat Hosted on Acast. Se
Ep 357. The one with the cycling advice and the sausage roll
Ep 357. The one with the cycling advice and the sausage roll Jul 31, 2026 54:04 This week on the podcast, Judith is back from Cornwall, having had a disaster at the laundrette and Jenny has been seeing all of the family!They chat all about creative outlets, the Booker Prize longlist and classical music, as well as delving into a new section of the podcast - Tapestry News!Judith's classical recommendation - The Armed Man by Karl Jenkins: https://open.spotify.com/album/1CgJvRQc
Ep 356. The one with the diversion and an M&S pit stop
Ep 356. The one with the diversion and an M&S pit stop Jul 24, 2026 41:14 On this week's podcast the preserved lemon saga continues! Plus, Judith joins us from Cornwall where she is about to spend some time with the twins. Jenny is gearing up for Arlo's Birthday and the pair share anxieties over having their desktop's messed about with! All of this plus some great summer Cultuer Corner, and Judith feeds back on the Classical Music recomedations. You can vote for Older
Ep 355. The one with the preserved lemons and the dreaded portals
Ep 355. The one with the preserved lemons and the dreaded portals Jul 17, 2026 54:53 On this week's Older and Wider Jenny and Judith discuss preserved lemons, online portals and a fan scam that Jenny was tricked by! They talk about school uniforms, Judith's big sartorial moment AND Judith reveals her connection is to the cast of Grease! All of this plus a lovely dollop of Culture Corner Email the podcast olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow on Instagram @olderandwiderpodcast Hosted on
Ep 354. The one with the heatwave, sartorial swaps and the travelling dinner party!
Ep 354. The one with the heatwave, sartorial swaps and the travelling dinner party! Jul 10, 2026 56:18 This week on the podcast Jenny and Judith survive the heatwave, just! They discuss fans, food, longline knickers and Judith's gorgeous garden! Plus the Traveling Dinner Party is back! Judith reveals what cuisine she served this year and shares her joy over a new skirt but still needs the perfect top! Jenny has had a family gathering, an art fair and has some lovely trousers care of Sainsburys!Emai
Ep 353. The one from La Rochelle (with air conditioning)
Ep 353. The one from La Rochelle (with air conditioning) Jul 3, 2026 55:22 This week Jenny joins us from her her holiday on La Rochelle, France! Jenny reveals all about her holiday including jelly fish and how she is finding the French and a medical emergency! Judith reports back after her VERY hot bike ride last week which involved room sharing and stripping down to underwear! To get in touch with the podcast email olderwiderpod@gmail.com To follow the podcast on Instgr
Ep 352. The one with a  trip to Holt, a completed 5K and an exciting announcement
Ep 352. The one with a trip to Holt, a completed 5K and an exciting announcement Jun 26, 2026 40:36 Jenny and Judith get together this week not long after Judith managed her charity run which she did brilliantly and didn't stop once!Jenny has had a bonkers weekend full of art and a Q&A in a Spiegeltent which took someone out of a mayonnaise workshop and the pair had a brief meeting in a VERY hot London about their new project! All this plus some great summer book recommendations!If you would
Ep 351. The one with the lost trousers and the imminent 5k
Ep 351. The one with the lost trousers and the imminent 5k Jun 19, 2026 47:29 On this week's podcast Jenny reveals how she was mistaken for a receptionist at an art fair, Judith is getting ready for her 5K charity run and the pair chat about Jenny's screen painting work shop. They also discuss their hypochondria and why Mike won't let Judith in the consultant's office! All this plus some culture corner and some brilliant Owl emails including some swimwear recommendations. I
Ep 350. The one with the World Cup beef and a spreadsheet of business
Ep 350. The one with the World Cup beef and a spreadsheet of business Jun 12, 2026 58:16 On this week's Older and Wider Jenny and Judith have a bit of a moan about the World Cup, but might be persuaded by a sweepstake?! They have both been very busy, to such an extent that Judith has cracked out a spreadsheet. There's village event chat, some great taste sensations and Jenny reveals she has gardening related date in her diary! All this plus your usual Culture Corner! Email the podcast
Ep 349. The one with the slime racing and the Meringle
Ep 349. The one with the slime racing and the Meringle Jun 5, 2026 52:17 On this week's podcast Jenny and Judith discuss the change in weather (off course they do!). Jenny recounts a very hot Bus trip with Arlo and Judith shares the joys of having a weekend with no plans. There's a new dessert, a hair product recommendation, an Adder update plus some big time Nana duty. On Culture Corner the pair discuss the new series of Rivals and how accurate it is of the TV industr

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