

Wanging On with Graham Norton and Maria McErlane
Listen
Graham Norton is reunited with his dear friend Maria McErlane to dish out average advice and so-so solutions to your everyday dilemmas.Together they do their level best to tackle office politics, friendship tensions, unruly pets, neighbourly disputes and family bust-ups. Plus you - the ‘Wangers’ - can wade in with your nuggets of wisdom too. Each week, Graham and Maria share the latest in their life - be it bikes, books, haircuts or hangover cures. They’ll also pass judgement on your most peculiar proclivities in Am I Weird?So don’t let your problems get you down, let Graham and Maria help! Subscribe to Wanging On, wherever you get your podcasts. To send in your dilemma, email wangingon@listen.co.ukWanging On with Graham and Maria is produced by Listen, a Platform Media label.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Nov 24, 2025 • 44min
Do You Dunk? Plus: Gay Life in the Countryside
This week one Wanger has a dilemma about some over-friendly rural gays. There's a debate about weird food combos - do you dip your burger in your milkshake? And what to do about a Granny who stuffs the kids with junk food... Plus Graham is running late and he HATES that.
Send Graham and Maria your dilemma! Email: WangingOn@listen.co.uk
Also if you haven't tapped 'Follow' on Spotify, or 'Subscribe' wherever you get your podcasts... you really should.
Wanging On with Graham and Maria is produced by Listen, a Platform Media label. This week's episode is brought to you by Drambuie: The Unexpected Crowd Pleaser.
-----
Disclaimer: Graham and Maria are not qualified professionals and do not offer professional advice. The topics discussed on this podcast are based on personal experiences and opinions, and should not be taken as expert advice. If any of the issues raised affect you, please seek support from appropriate professional services such as your GP, NHS services, or relevant charities and helplines, including these: https://platformmedia.uk/helplines/
Let's get social... 📲
- Follow us on Instagram: @wangingon
- Follow us on TikTok: @wangingon
Chapters:
00:00 Introducing Save Your Way from Hotels.com
00:50 Coming Up
01:27 The 'Late' Graham Norton
08:04 A Bonus Dilemma courtesy of EE!
12:58 Over-Friendly Rural Gays
23:24 An Extra 'Am I Weird' thanks to Drambuie!
27:12 Junkfood Granny...
34'23 A Burger in your Milkshake? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 17, 2025 • 46min
"I Strongly Suspect my Colleague of Eating my Lunch" - plus other grave dilemmas...
Watch out: there's a lunch thief about. Also:
- One Wanger wants to give up her job and become a Trad Wife
- Is it weird to go to the cinema alone?
- Plus Graham's back on his bike! Cue a rant about middle aged men in lycra.
WangingOn@listen.co.uk is the email address to use if you want to get in touch with the pod. Send your dilemmas!
And please - if you haven't - tap 'Follow' on Spotify, or 'Subscribe' wherever you get your podcasts. That way, you'll never miss an episode of the show. We wouldn't want that.
Wanging On with Graham and Maria is produced by Listen, a Platform Media label.
This week's episode is brought to you by Drambuie: The Unexpected Crowd Pleaser.
AD. Sponsored by Sky.
-----
Disclaimer: Graham and Maria are not qualified professionals and do not offer professional advice. The topics discussed on this podcast are based on personal experiences and opinions, and should not be taken as expert advice. If any of the issues raised affect you, please seek support from appropriate professional services such as your GP, NHS services, or relevant charities and helplines, including these: https://platformmedia.uk/helplines/
Let's get social... 📲
- Follow us on Instagram: @wangingon
- Follow us on TikTok: @wangingon
Chapters:
00:00 Coming Up
00:40 Cycling Rant!
13:55 Is it Acceptable to be a Trad Wife?
29:31 My Colleague is Eating my Lunch!!!
39:15 Is It Weird to Go to the Cinema Alone? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 10, 2025 • 32min
To Tattoo? Or Not To Tattoo? Graham and Maria consider...
Can you ask your partner not to get a tattoo? Graham and Maria weigh in on boundaries and dealbreakers. They also tackle the hilarious repercussions of red wine spills at parties and discuss the pros and cons of Googling guests before mingling. Plus, a listener reveals her intense dislike for dogs, prompting a lively debate about setting boundaries at family gatherings. Tune in for quirky thoughts on love, party etiquette, and unfiltered opinions!

Nov 3, 2025 • 35min
Was My Husband with Somebody Else? Graham and Maria weigh in...
How do you tackle suspected infidelity? What's the best way to hit on somebody in the gym? And when is it socially acceptable to put up Christmas decorations? All these questions and more this week - Graham and Maria may even have some answers if we're lucky.Got a dilemma? Email the show! The address is: WangingOn@listen.co.uk Oh and if you haven't already, tap 'Follow' on Spotify, or 'Subscribe' wherever you get your podcasts. Wanging On with Graham and Maria is produced by Listen, a Platform Media label.-----Disclaimer: Graham and Maria are not qualified professionals and do not offer professional advice. The topics discussed on this podcast are based on personal experiences and opinions, and should not be taken as expert advice. If any of the issues raised affect you, please seek support from appropriate professional services such as your GP, NHS services, or relevant charities and helplines, including these: https://platformmedia.uk/helplines/Let's get social... 📲- Follow us on Instagram: @wangingon- Follow us on TikTok: @wangingonChapters:0:00 Coming Up 0:20 Yay Fireworks!!!5:03 How early is too early for Christmas Decorations?7:02 Was my husband with somebody else?18:26 EDF's EV Tariff and Pod Drive19:46 How do I hit on someone in the gym?28:30 Bye House! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 27, 2025 • 38min
Graham’s Conditions for doing I’m A Celeb.
"A quick injection of cash" - Graham ponders when he'll do I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! Plus this week's dilemmas cover bridesmaid responsibilities... and burping. Oh and Graham and Maria reminisce about Halloween traditions of their childhood - and how to avoid trick or treaters. Your weekly fix of Wanging On is here!
To send in your own dilemma, email: WangingOn@listen.co.uk - and make sure you tap 'Follow' on Spotify, or 'Subscribe' wherever you get your podcasts. That way you'll never miss our new episodes each and every Monday!
Wanging On with Graham and Maria is produced by Listen, a Platform Media label.
-----Disclaimer: Graham and Maria are not qualified professionals and do not offer professional advice. The topics discussed on this podcast are based on personal experiences and opinions, and should not be taken as expert advice. If any of the issues raised affect you, please seek support from appropriate professional services such as your GP, NHS services, or relevant charities and helplines, including these: https://platformmedia.uk/helplines/
Let's get social... 📲- Follow us on Instagram: @wangingon- Follow us on TikTok: @wangingon
Chapters:0:00 Coming Up 0:26 Ye Olde Halloween Rituals!6:48 Should You Dump Someone for Burping?!17:54 EDF's EV Tariff and Pod Drive19:14 Does she have to be the Bridesmaid?29:41 Obsessed with Hot Ones! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 2025 • 36min
Insufferable Snoring and Graham's Secret Filming. Plus: Sharing Ice Lollies with your Dog?!
Is it weird to share ice lollies with your actual dog? Graham and Maria have opinions. Plus there are dilemmas on some unbearable snoring and a friend possibly being cheated on - and Graham dishes on his secret filming in Chesterfield. But first Maria needs to vent about her taxi driver... Dive in to this week's Wanging On and enjoy!
New episodes of the show drop every Monday - so tap 'Follow' on Spotify, or 'Subscribe' wherever you get your podcasts.
To get in touch with the show, email: WangingOn@listen.co.uk Wanging On with Graham and Maria is produced by Listen, a Platform Media label.
-----Disclaimer: Graham and Maria are not qualified professionals and do not offer professional advice. The topics discussed on this podcast are based on personal experiences and opinions, and should not be taken as expert advice. If any of the issues raised affect you, please seek support from appropriate professional services such as your GP, NHS services, or relevant charities and helplines, including these: https://platformmedia.uk/helplines/
Let's get social... 📲- Follow us on Instagram: @wangingon- Follow us on TikTok: @wangingon
Chapters:0:00 Coming Up
0:18 Worst Taxi Ride Ever!
2:47 What's Graham been filming?
4:57 Stop Snoring!!
17:19 EDF's EV Tariff and Pod Drive
18:39 Is My Friend Being Cheated On?
28:12 Sharing a Lolly with a Dog?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 13, 2025 • 41min
Militant Vegetarianism, Unwanted Cash... and mispronounced words.
How do you return unwanted cash? Graham and Maria mull this over, plus:
- What words or phrases do you always mispronounce?
- How to deal with quite an insistent vegetarian at home...
- Is it weird when couples talk in their own made up language?
It's all up for discussion in this week's Wanging On! Tap 'Follow' on Spotify, or 'Subscribe' wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes come out every Monday!
Got a dilemma for Graham and Maria to solve? Email: WangingOn@listen.co.uk
Wanging On with Graham and Maria is produced by Listen, a Platform Media label.
-----
Disclaimer: Graham and Maria are not qualified professionals and do not offer professional advice. The topics discussed on this podcast are based on personal experiences and opinions, and should not be taken as expert advice. If any of the issues raised affect you, please seek support from appropriate professional services such as your GP, NHS services, or relevant charities and helplines, including these: https://platformmedia.uk/helplines/
Let's get social... 📲
- Follow us on Instagram: @wangingon
- Follow us on TikTok: @wangingon
Chapters:
0:00 Coming Up
0:21 Are you pronouncing that right...?
8:30 See 'I Swear' in cinemas now.
9:37 Militant Vegetarianism!!
18:34 Garlic Bread's #1 Fan...
23:04 Unwanted cash?
33'22 Made Up Languages?!
This episode is brought to you by Co-op’s new meal range, Served. Choose from a range of Italian inspired mains and 2 sides to serve 2. Just £7 for Co-op members and £8 for non-members. Dinner is Served.
Co-op Group Membership required. Subject to availability. See coop.co.uk/served for details. Delivery partners T&Cs apply Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 2025 • 42min
Annoying WhatsApp Groups, First Jobs and Graham's touching memento of his Dad.
Graham and Maria reminisce about their first jobs - and why they were never exactly a great fit for office life...! Also up for discussion: the chore of community WhatsApp groups and the treasures Graham found whilst clearing out his home. Plus: does only having one pair of shoes count as a personality?
New episodes of Wanging On drop every Monday, so tap 'Follow' on Spotify or 'Subscribe' wherever you get your podcasts.
Got a dilemma for Graham and Maria to solve? Then please email: WangingOn@listen.co.uk
Wanging On with Graham and Maria is produced by Listen, a Platform Media label.
-----
Disclaimer: Graham and Maria are not qualified professionals and do not offer professional advice. The topics discussed on this podcast are based on personal experiences and opinions, and should not be taken as expert advice. If any of the issues raised affect you, please seek support from appropriate professional services such as your GP, NHS services, or relevant charities and helplines, including these: https://platformmedia.uk/helplines/
Let's get social... 📲
- Follow us on Instagram: @wangingon
- Follow us on TikTok: @wangingon
Chapters:
0:00 Coming Up
0:19 Graham is in 'Moving Hell'
6'23 I Swear: in Cinemas October 10th
7'31 Rubbish Workers!
21'54 Dinner is Served, with Co-Op
26'13 The Curse of the WhatsApp Group!!
34'51 How many pairs of shoes do you own?
This episode is brought to you by Co-op’s new meal range, Served. Choose from a range of Italian inspired mains and 2 sides to serve 2. Just £7 for Co-op members and £8 for non-members. Dinner is Served.
Co-op Group Membership required. Subject to availability. See coop.co.uk/served for details. Delivery partners T&Cs apply Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 29, 2025 • 38min
Graham's Telly Show is Back! Plus: FaceTiming on the Loo and Mum Haircuts
Graham chats about the new series of his chat show, and his approach to difficult guests. Also this week: is it weird to FaceTime your partner when you're on the loo? Plus dilemmas concerning Mum haircuts and a boring marriage.
Get your fix of Graham and Maria every Monday. Tap 'Follow' on Spotify or 'Subscribe' wherever you get your podcasts.
If you want to send a dilemma to the show, email: WangingOn@listen.co.uk
Wanging On with Graham and Maria is produced by Listen, a Platform Media label.
-----
Disclaimer: Graham and Maria are not qualified professionals and do not offer professional advice. The topics discussed on this podcast are based on personal experiences and opinions, and should not be taken as expert advice. If any of the issues raised affect you, please seek support from appropriate professional services such as your GP, NHS services, or relevant charities and helplines, including these: https://platformmedia.uk/helplines/
Let's get social... 📲
- Follow us on Instagram: @wangingon
- Follow us on TikTok: @wangingon
Chapters:
0:00 Coming Up
0:17 New Stuff in the Studio!
1:38 Difficult guests on Graham's TV Show...
6:56 Leave My Boring Husband?
18:38 Dinner is Served, with Co-Op
23:12 What's Wrong with a 'Mum Haircut?'
31:25 Do You FaceTime on the Loo?
This episode is brought to you by Co-op’s new meal range, Served. Choose from a range of Italian inspired mains and 2 sides to serve 2. Just £7 for Co-op members and £8 for non-members. Dinner is Served.
Co-op Group Membership required. Subject to availability. See coop.co.uk/served for details. Delivery partners T&Cs apply Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 22, 2025 • 36min
Snogging with Too Much Tongue: Graham and Maria advise.
How do you get your partner to stop kissing with excessively wet and flappy tongue action? You ask Graham and Maria for advice, that's how.
Also this week: Maria introduces Graham to acupuncture, should a retiree go back to work, and what on Earth is a Burn Book? It's all waiting in your weekly edition of Wanging On!
Whilst you're here, see that 'Subscribe' or 'Follow' button? Tap it. Thanks!
To share your dilemma with the podcast, email: WangingOn@listen.co.uk
Wanging On with Graham and Maria is produced by Listen, a Platform Media label.
-----
Disclaimer: Graham and Maria are not qualified professionals and do not offer professional advice. The topics discussed on this podcast are based on personal experiences and opinions, and should not be taken as expert advice. If any of the issues raised affect you, please seek support from appropriate professional services such as your GP, NHS services, or relevant charities and helplines, including these: https://platformmedia.uk/helplines/
Let's get social... 📲
- Follow us on Instagram: @wangingon
- Follow us on TikTok: @wangingon
Chapters:
0:00 Tesco Clubcard is 30!
1:10 Coming Up
1:33 Acupuncture and Tortoises?!
6:39 Kissing with Too Much Tongue!
16:48 Get Back to Work?!
27:45 The Secondary School Burn Book... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


