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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Signup to Generate a PitchEach 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.
Giles Coren Has No Idea is hosted by The Times.
Recent episodes include "So Long, Farewell" (19 December 2025, 30 minutes), "Giles Coren Has No Podcast" (12 December 2025, 27 minutes), and "Festive Cheer" (5 December 2025, 28 minutes).
Giles Coren Has No Idea publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 28 minutes.
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The Times hosts Giles Coren Has No Idea, a news podcast.
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Episode #199
The final ever episode of 'Giles Coren Has No Idea.' A mix of podcast quiz, listeners good wishes and a star turn from the next generation of podcasters. It has been a joy and a pleasure. Thank you for listening...
Episode #198
Some sad news – the podcast is coming to an end. Giles and Esther, after over two hundred episodes will be ending the podcast next week. The penultimate episode has echoes of the first as masks are making a comeback...
Episode #196
It is advent which means calendars, Christmas preparation and church services. Esther is making up for her childhood austerity by buying big gaudy chocolate calendars; Giles is curbing his instinct to over buy and...
Giles Coren Has No Idea
Giles and Esther are trying to work out how best to teach their children to think better about energy - how and when to use it wisely. But who should teach valuable lessons about the economics of the...
Episode #195
Giles and Esther have delayed the recording of the podcast so they can respond to Rachel Reeves much anticipated budget. Turns out they didn’t need to as the whole thing was leaked! With the mansion tax potentially...
Episode #194
A quick but very loud update on Giles’ snoring. He has recorded himself and it’s been quite a shock. But he has found a new gadget that is aiding him in his quest to return to the marital bed. This week is better than...
Episode #193
Giles has been to see a Bob Vylan gig. Bob Vylan are a punk rap duo who hit the headlines when the BBC broadcast their set live from Glastonbury, during which they led a chant of ‘death death to the IDF.’ Performing...
Episode #192
Giles is still sleeping apart from Esther because of his snoring. But he is not fully reconciled to the new arrangement. The subject hit a nerve as many listeners have been in touch with ideas to improve the situation –...
Episode #191
Sixteen percent of UK couples sleep in separate bedrooms. (Giles knows because he asked Grok.) Esther and Giles have now joined that group as Giles’ snoring has finally got too much for Esther. Is this a problem that...
Episode #190
This week Giles and Esther record the pod in front of a live audience at the Cheltenham Literature Festival. Giles regales the crowd with tales of his prostate cancer diagnosis, taps up an off-duty doctor for some...
In a listeners special Esther is delighted to have not read the papers as her and Giles dip into the post bag. They get some book recommendations, test opinion on central heating and to reply to some marvellous...
Episode #188
Giles and Esther had a lovely night out at the theatre, but they’re suffering for it now. As the hang overs clear and King Charles requests Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson not to take part in Royal Christmas...
Episode #187
With more people employed in the parking industry then as full time soldiers are they up to the job of giving Putin a ticket? Giles turns to some great war films for inspiration: “Did you issue the parking ticket!?”...
Episode #186
President Donald Trump has been honoured with a second state visit to the UK. He had a stay at Windsor castle, met Esther’s sister and took a trip to Chequers. But what would have given him a more realistic reflection...
Episode #185
Swings and roundabouts as Giles and Esther return from their summer break. Giles has had an awkward week, but Esther is ready for the release of her debut novel. In the news; why are Beyonce and Jay-Z moving to the...
Episode #184
It’s the last episode before a summer break. Giles and Esther open the post bag to answer some of your questions. There are love stories, restaurant reviews, far flung listeners, potters, dating advice, film...
England’s female football team – the Lionesses - have reached the final of Euro 2025. Giles is intrigued to know who is following their progress. A government initiative to limit public services to UK billionaires...
Episode #182
Giles has been triggered. The BBC/Banijay investigation into allegations surrounding former Master Chef presenter Greg Wallace has published its findings. The results are enough to sack not only Greg Wallace, but also...
Episode #181
The Salt Path is a worldwide, multimillion bestselling novel which was later turned into a Hollywood film. It was based on a true story…or so everyone thought. Revelations this week cast considerable doubt on the...
Episode #180
Giles wants to recount his plumbing woes…the Smurfs give him a helping hand to hurry things along. After sifting through the first weeks post from the new podcast email address Giles and Esther assess a very difficult...
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