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Giles Coren Has No Idea

Giles Coren Has No Idea

By: The Times
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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


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  • Listeners' Questions

    Listeners' Questions
    Aug 1 2025

    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 recommendations and more.


    As always please do get in touch with any comments or questions: noidea@thetimes.com


    Have a lovely summer – see you in September

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    29 mins
  • England in the final but does anyone really care?

    England in the final but does anyone really care?
    Jul 25 2025

    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 prompts an idea…what other mundane day to day activities should billionaires be prohibited from doing? Riding the top deck of a bus? If there is an art to holiday packing, Esther has mastered it – one pillow, one can of WD40 and a knife. Job done! What would a resourceful Girl Guide do with such a collection of items…fashion a 'think positive' badge perhaps?

    Lastly, dear old King Charles has launched a range beard grooming products. No comedy in that…none whatsoever. Anyone for a jar of royal goolie washer?


    Please do get in touch with any comments or questions: noidea@thetimes.com

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    28 mins
  • The Master Chef Mess

    The Master Chef Mess
    Jul 18 2025

    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 former co-host John Torode. Rather than sack Mr Torode perhaps the BBC could kindly draft a resignation statement for him, sighting the stress of recent events and challenges to his mental health…not so fast! Giles is furious about the whole matter.

    The BBC isn’t all bad, this week President Trump gave an interview to their reporter Gary O'Donoghue. In the interview President Trump revealed that he doesn’t really trust anyone. Which poses the question, how important is trust?

    This week we were given the first glimpse of the actor who will play Harry Potter in the new HBO series. Have they sprung a surprise?

    Lastly, as a new iteration of Barbie is unveiled - diabetic Barbie, what others could there be...?


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    27 mins
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