Wanging On with Graham Norton and Maria McErlane

Wanging On with Graham Norton and Maria McErlane

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.uk Wanging On with Graham and Maria is produced by Platform Media.
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Episode's summary

No, you’re crying! This week, Graham and Maria share a very emotional response as a listener asks: shall I come out to my elderly parents before it’s too late? Plus, Graham spills Drag Race secrets, the pair wang on about their social media gripes, approaching fashion beyond mid-life and both agree that specific pegging requirements are not as weird as they sound. 📧 WangingOn@listen.co.uk is the email address for your dilemmas. Wanging On with Graham and Maria is produced by Platform Media. ----- 📲 Follow Wanging On on social media for clips and dilemmas: - Follow us on Instagram: @wangingon - Follow us on TikTok: @wangingon - Follow us on Facebook @wangingon ----- ⚠️ 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…

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Should I come out to my parents at 41? Graham and Maria get emotional

No, you’re crying! This week, Graham and Maria share a very emotional response as a listener asks: shall I come out to my elderly parents before it’s too late? Plus, Graham spills Drag Race secrets, the pair wang on about their social media gripes, approaching fashion beyond mid-life and both agree that specific pegging requirements are not as weird as they sound. 📧 WangingOn@listen.co.uk is the email address for your dilemmas. Wanging On with Graham and Maria is produced by Platform Media. ----- 📲 Follow Wanging On on social media for clips and dilemmas: - Follow us on Instagram: @wangingon - Follow us on TikTok: @wangingon - Follow us on Facebook @wangingon ----- ⚠️ 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…

02 Nov 2026
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Do Dangerous Drivers Have a Death Wish? Maria and Graham Discuss

This week there's a dilemma about a friend's terrible driving: how do you tell them? Plus Graham and Maria are wanging about smelly laundry and being nude in front of your pets. And there's a delicate dilemma about cultural identity: how much should you really know about your heritage? 📧 WangingOn@listen.co.uk is the email address for your dilemmas. Wanging On with Graham and Maria is produced by Platform Media. ----- 📲 Follow Wanging On on social media for clips and dilemmas: - Follow us on Instagram: @wangingon - Follow us on TikTok: @wangingon - Follow us on Facebook @wangingon ----- ⚠️ 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:…

26 Oct 2026
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Mother in Law Inheritance Drama Splits Married Couple Apart

Graham and Maria get VERY annoyed at an inheritance dilemma this week. Plus, is it possible to date without having sex? And is David Blaine's magic actually quite boring? Get stuck in to this week's Wanging On session! 📧 If you want to email your problem to the show, it's WangingOn@listen.co.uk Wanging On with Graham and Maria is produced by Platform Media. ----- 📲 Follow Wanging On on social media for clips and dilemmas: - Follow us on Instagram: @wangingon - Follow us on TikTok: @wangingon - Follow us on Facebook @wangingon ----- ⚠️ 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/ ----- 📖 Chapters: 00:00 Coming Up...…

19 Oct 2026
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Should I Find a Lover? Graham and Maria Give Advice

Graham and Maria wang on about sex in long term relationships, making friends as an adult, and sticking cotton buds in your ear (don't!) 📧 Don't let a life dilemma get you down! Let Graham and Maria do that instead! Email your problem to WangingOn@listen.co.uk Wanging On with Graham and Maria is produced by Platform Media. ----- 📲 Follow Wanging On on social media for clips and dilemmas: - Follow us on Instagram: @wangingon - Follow us on TikTok: @wangingon - Follow us on Facebook @wangingon ----- ⚠️ 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/ ----- 📖 Chapters: 00:00 Coming Up...00:29 Leave Your Ears Alone!!08:03…

12 Oct 2026
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Is It Ever OK to Have Kids Just for the 'Optics'?

Graham and Maria tackle a gay adoption dilemma head on. Plus there's the bizarre case of the family who go to the dentist together, and Graham and Maria share their views on smoking and vaping.📧 Got a dilemma? Need some unprofessional and half baked advice? You've come to the right place, baby! Email your problem to WangingOn@listen.co.ukFor proper advice and guidance with gay adoption and parenting, these websites might help:- https://newfamilysocial.org.uk/ - https://www.adoption-focus.org.uk/lgbtq-gay-adoption - https://www.equaldex.com/issue/adoption Wanging On with Graham and Maria is produced by Platform Media. ----- 📲 Follow Wanging On on social media for clips and dilemmas: - Follow us on Instagram: @wangingon - Follow us on TikTok: @wangingon - Follow us on Facebook @wangingon ----- ⚠️ 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…

05 Oct 2026