The Poshcast

By The Telegraph

Welcome to The Poshcast, a riotously funny and irreverent examination of modern social norms, what ‘the done thing is’ these days and the dirtiest c-word of all: class.

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Number 1: 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 memoir media blitz and whether we should all be pouring concrete into our spines and keeping a stiff upper lip. Finally, Cleo and Soph tackle the ultimate hosting conundrum: what are the precise rules for changing bed linen between guests, and can you ever get away with reusing sheets? 📧 Email us: [email protected] 📸 Instagram: @theposhcast Highlights:Should hosts always change bed linen between guests?A defence of the stiff upper lip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 24, 202642min
Number 2: 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 non-white loo roll ever acceptable? Plus, they debate how to signal for the bill at dinner (or should we say supper?), the acceptable length of a voice note and the lost art of queuing. 📧 Email us: [email protected] 📸 Instagram: @theposhcast Highlights: How to signal for the bill at dinner (or should that be supper?)The horror of premature Christmas decorations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
October 01, 202647min
Number 3: 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 and Sophia are joined by writer Matthew Sweet, author of a new biography, The Great Dictator. Together, they dive nose-first into her eccentricities: why did she use Meltonian shoe cream instead of mascara? How did she rack up 49 proposals? And was she really as much of a prude about sex as she may have seemed? From travelling across America with a stuffed Pekingese under her arm to her legendary, claws-out television showdown with Jackie Collins, no pink feather is left unturned. And because we're obsessed with what 'the done thing' is, Sophia and Cleo leaf through Dame Barbara's vintage etiquette tips to see if they hold up in the 21st century. Get ready for some serious home truths on interior decorating, dietary fusspots, and praising your husband’s lovemaking… So hold on to your hats for a riotously funny look at the 20th century's most magnificent romantic force, the Great Dictator herself, Dame Barbara Cartland. 📧 Email us: [email protected] 📸 Instagram: @theposhcast The Great Dictator by Matthew Sweet is out now. To order your copy for £19.99, call 0330 173 0523 or visit Telegraph Books. 📰 Read: ‘Women should be like pretty chocolate boxes’: The bizarre world of Barbara Cartland Video Producer: Carla Mercer Social Editor: Ruby Borg Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Highlights: Should women ever say I love you first?The Barbara Cartland Special Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 10, 202650min
Number 4: 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 little angels in the top schools. Finally, they answer the eternal question: in an age of texts and emails, is the handwritten thank you letter finally dead? Spoiler: Sophia still has them rattling around her handbag. Forget civilisation burning—we’re here to debate whether you should be writing thank you notes in the back of a limo. Send your questions to [email protected] Video Producer: Carla Mercer Social Editor: Ruby Borg Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Highlights: Back to (Boarding) SchoolIs the Thank You letter dead? Chapters: 00:00 ‘At the weekend’ vs ‘On the weekend’05:00 Making adult friends07:00 Sophia’s South Devon pilgrimage10:00 Back to school14:00 Public vs. Private: Why is it called ‘Public School’?15:00 Boarding school memories & the ‘pash’ system23:00 Modern boarding schools: Cushy living & pastoral care35:30 Manners Mail: Are thank you letters dead? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 03, 202643min
Number 5: 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 is it “gross” to still call your parents Mummy and Daddy? Plus, Cleo and Sophia delve into culture by discussing a new mockumentary about an eccentric Lady, and decrying the insufferable bore that is the television snob. Send your questions to [email protected] Read: Is it ever appropriate to sunbathe topless with your father? - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/parenting/should-daughter-ever-sunbathe-topless-with-father/ Video Producer: Carla Mercer Social Editor: Ruby Borg Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - Important Port Protocol Update 05:15 - Culture Corner: Reviewing the new film ‘Lady’ 09:20 - Cleo’s Mirror Disaster & A Scottish Holiday Update 14:15 - Are Owls the New Peacocks? 18:15 - Mommy & Daddy: When to draw the line? 22:15 - Is 'The Traitors' posh TV? 25:15 - Topless Sunbathing: Benidorm or European Chic? 29:15 - The Great Nail Debate: Garish or Neat? 33:15 - Are the Posh fleeing Instagram? 36:15 - The Wedding Ring Dilemma 39:15 - Rafe vs. Ralph: The Ultimate Pronunciation Guide Highlights: The Poshcast Q&A specialWhen is too old to say ‘Mummy’ and ‘Daddy’? And other dilemmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 20, 202644min