The Poshcast Q&A special: When is too old to say ‘Mummy’ and ‘Daddy’? And other dilemmas

The Poshcast Q&A special: When is too old to say ‘Mummy’ and ‘Daddy’? And other dilemmas

Author: The Telegraph August 20, 2026 Duration: 43:57

Forget politics, war, and the crushing weight of modern existence—we’re here to tackle the questions that really matter. This week, we’ve raided the mailbag to answer the dilemmas keeping you up at night.


In this episode, Sophia and Cleo navigate the perilous social etiquette of sunbathing in Sardinia, debate the tackiness of digital jewellery, and finally settle the age-old question: at what point is it “gross” to still call your parents Mummy and Daddy?


Plus, Cleo and Sophia delve into culture by discussing a new mockumentary about an eccentric Lady, and decrying the insufferable bore that is the television snob.


Send your questions to theposhcast@telegraph.co.uk


Read: Is it ever appropriate to sunbathe topless with your father? - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/parenting/should-daughter-ever-sunbathe-topless-with-father/


Video Producer: Carla Mercer

Social Editor: Ruby Borg

Executive Producer: Louisa Wells


Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

01:30 - Important Port Protocol Update

05:15 - Culture Corner: Reviewing the new film ‘Lady’

09:20 - Cleo’s Mirror Disaster & A Scottish Holiday Update

14:15 - Are Owls the New Peacocks?

18:15 - Mommy & Daddy: When to draw the line?

22:15 - Is 'The Traitors' posh TV?

25:15 - Topless Sunbathing: Benidorm or European Chic?

29:15 - The Great Nail Debate: Garish or Neat?

33:15 - Are the Posh fleeing Instagram?

36:15 - The Wedding Ring Dilemma

39:15 - Rafe vs. Ralph: The Ultimate Pronunciation Guide


Highlights:


  • The Poshcast Q&A special
  • When is too old to say ‘Mummy’ and ‘Daddy’? And other dilemmas

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