What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel Episode 58

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/wtfisgoingonpod Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod Follow Jenny Eclair @jennyeclair Follow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom and his podcast @BtecPhilosoph And 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

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From the rise and fall of Boris Johnson to Putin's 'special operation' in Ukraine; from the cost of living crisis to sending refugees to Rwanda; award winning comedian Mark Steel takes an exasperated and frankly baffled look at the state of the UK and the rest of the world. Joined by comedian (and son) 26-year-old Elliot Steel for the 'youth's' perspective, and a special guest each week, with occasional contributions from the likes of a deceased cricketer and a woman who's overheard in a cafe, Mark tries to answer that age old question: What The F*** Is Going On?! Get bonus content on Patreon