The Great British Heatwave

Send us Fan MailBritain is baking, tempers are rising, and everyone seems to have an opinion.This week, Lew and his 69-year-old Cockney dad, Steve, tackle the UK’s 2026 heatwave. Was the legendary summer of 1976 really hotter? Should schools stay open when classrooms become ovens? And should there be a legal maximum temperature for workplaces?They compare British summers to some of the hottest places on Earth, chat about why the UK always seems unprepared for extreme weather, and ask whether we’ve become more cautious than previous generations.Plus, Steve shares his no-nonsense advice for surviving the heat, they discuss the importance of staying safe in soaring temperatures, and round things off by testing out Lew’s Father’s Day gift – a button packed with 120 terrible dad jokes.A hot topic, plenty of laughs, and another classic generation gap.  🎧 Cockney & Son: Two Generations, One LondonNew episodes every week – unfiltered chat, real opinions, and a proper bit of banter between father and son.Got a question or topic you want my dad’s take on?Send it over on Instagram: @twodadsinlondon Thanks for listening — if you enjoyed it, give us a follow, leave a rating, and share it with someone who remembers when milk came in bottles.