What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel

Mark is joined by comedian Angela Barnes, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of underpaid nurses, overpaid Health Secretaries – and why so many Brits refuse to speak a foreign language.Plus, Mike Concrete interviews a striking nurse – and Nadine Boris is offended by Harry and Meghan's Netflix series.Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpodFollow Angela Barnes @AngelaBarnes and her podcast @wearehistorypodFollow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom and his podcast @BtecPhilosophAnd visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark is joined by actress and impressionist Kate Robbins, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Tories awarding themselves PPE contracts, Matt Hancock stepping away from politics – and asks who will be next in the jungle.Plus, Mike Concrete interviews a TV chef; and a woman who Mark overheard in a cafe is worried about freezing temperatures.Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpodFollow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpodFollow Kate Robbins @KateRobbinsFollow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom and his podcast @BtecPhilosophAnd visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special extended interview, Mark talks to comedian Omid Djalili about the situation in Iran.  Informative, passionate and funny, the conversation covers topics including what the possible outcomes are, what we can do to help – and whether Omid was supporting Iran in the World Cup.Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpodFollow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpodFollow Omid Djalili @omid9And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark is joined by comedian Omid Djalili, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of what's happening in Iran – and whether Iranians wanted their football team to win or lose in the World Cup.Plus, Lieutenant Colonel Sir Ambrose Chislehurst-Artichoke shares another remarkable story about Her Late Majesty; and a woman on a phone-in show who's upset about all these foreigners flooding into Qatar to play football.Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpodFollow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpodFollow Omid Djalili @omid9Follow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom and his podcast @BtecPhilosophAnd visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark is joined by comedian Ronni Ancona, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to work out if nasty, evil strikers are ruining our Christmas; if Scotland should be independent – and if Ronni really keeps a pet duck in her living room!Plus a woman who Mark overheard in a cafe who thinks that her daughter should be on I'm A Celebrity – and our very own George Galloway with his preview of the latest World Cup games.Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpodFollow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpodFollow Ronni Ancona @RonniAnconaFollow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom and his podcast @BtecPhilosophAnd visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark is joined by comedian and author Jenny Eclair, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of holding the World Cup in Qatar, Joe Lycett's challenge to David Beckham – and what it's like gigging when you're older!Plus deceased Yorkshire cricketer Fred Trueman, and a women on a phone-in show who thinks we should run food banks more like they do in Australia - witchetty grubs and all...Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpodFollow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpodFollow Jenny Eclair @jennyeclairFollow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom and his podcast @BtecPhilosophAnd visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark is joined by Andy Zaltzman of The Bugle, The News Quiz and Test Match Special fame, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Matt Hancock, the US elections – and the crossover between cricket and punk!Plus Nadine Boris (that's Dame Nadine Boris to you!) and talk show host Mike Concrete, who goes head to head with a cyclist.Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpodFollow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpodFollow Andy Zaltzman @ZaltzCricketFollow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcomAnd visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark is joined by Nick 'no relation' Hancock and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of I'm a Celebrity, LGBT rights at the Qatar World Cup – and what it was that an England footballer complained about at the 2002 tournament in Japan.Plus Nadine Boris on Matt Hancock's jungle adventures - and Lieutenant Colonel Sir Ambrose Chislehurst-Trigonometry with another astonishing revelation about Her Late Majesty...Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpodFollow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpodListen to Nick Hancock on his podcast @slopingpitchFollow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcomAnd visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark is joined by comedian Fred MacAulay and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of Rishi Sunak, the Qatar World Cup – and why Kirkwall in Orkney was voted the happiest place to live in Scotland.Plus, Mike Concrete interviews a Scottish health expert – and a woman that Mark overheard in a cafe complaining about the new Prime Minister (her daughter Nectarine wanted to have a go at it).Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpodFollow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpodFollow Fred MacAulay @fredmacaulayFollow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcomAnd visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark is joined by impressionist Jan Ravens and Elliot Steel to address the question the entire world is yelling at Britain... “What The F*** Is Going On?”Plus, our very own Huw Edwards gives a moving tribute to Liz Truss's career – and no prizes for guessing who Nadine Boris is backing in the race to replace her...Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpodFollow Jan Ravens @thatjanravensFollow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcomAnd visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices