Thank God for Pearson and Halligan over the last three years. They brought nuance to the fore, and spoke for those of us who didn’t have a platform. I continue to look forward to their weekly podcast.

As a longtime listener and avid fan of the U.K. culture and politics I have to give a resounding “Bravo” “Hoorah” and “Je ne sais quoi” to Allison and Liam. Listening to a clearer perspicacious view of U.K. current affairs by non establishment types like yourselves makes me less want to chunder in the loo and more wish to visit the last great refuge of territory outside the U.K. mainland but still a British Overseas Territory, Gibraltar and pal around with the locals. I’ll probably be listening to Planet Normal on my way there.

As a Brit living abroad this in a wonderful way to catch up on current affairs in the UK and hear a sane, rational and well reasoned common sense view that is sadly lacking from the ubiquitous BBC. It blows my mind that most media companies have been captured by a woke intelligentsia who are so out of touch with everyday people but foist condescending views on us daily over Brexit, the Climate, Gender and everything else. This podcast is the perfect antidote.

This American enjoys the witty political coverage. Humorless people are the worst.

Planet Normal is the best podcast I’ve found for keeping up with politics and culture in the UK. But the “sweet realm of reason” is not exclusively populated by citizens of the “sceptered isle”. Allison and Liam cover topics such as woke ideology and the COVID pandemic which impact Britain and the US equally.

An entertaining and thought provoking dose of normalcy!

This is an insightful, witty podcast that articulates and advocates for common sense. I’m not British but really enjoy their skewering of the appalling restrictions imposed by the British government. Pearson is my favorite columnist, and she’s brilliant on this podcast. I’m not as familiar with Liam Halligan but he is also excellent.

as an expat i constantly listen to news and as a telegraph subscriber i truly am impressed by your podcast.. We thankfully have. governor here who understand what the economy and what the population require.. We have effectively had little or no shutdown.. Schools are open beaches restaurants museum etc.. plus Florida is laughingly described as Gods waiting room... So if we are wide open what in Gods name are the conservatives doing to my old country.. waiting to visit sometime soon.. I am 65 and get my second jab next week your guys are brilliant David W

cutting through the cynisism an insanity of mainstream mis conceptions

Lived in England for 8 years. Love British journalism, left, right, and center. I especially love the approach of Planet Normal, which combines intelligent critical commentary with a great sense of humour. So glad I found this. Cheers!

I feel that opinions should be based on facts or at the very least should not be based on demonstrable falsehoods when espoused by journalists. Arguing that teenagers should get COVID to act as a shield for grandparents is frankly astounding. We certainly do not know the long term impacts of even asymptomatic infection but more herd immunity only kicks in at a minimum of 50% (a minimum). Teenagers/young adults make up a substantially smaller % than that in UK. So actually rave parties would only serve to increase community spread and kill more people. Furthermore, teachers have absolutely contracted COVID from students and died. This does no favors for the Telegraph or journalism. Shame. Started out good but the irreverence for life and facts means unsubscribing. Suggest others do the same.

My friend Chris, who lives in Toronto, is originally from the UK. He recommended I listen to your podcast. We often discuss, with varying degrees of disgust, the quality of elected officials globally (every country has varying degrees of ineptitude). While I live in NYC I find your podcasts very apt and often can close my eyes and substitute NY for London and the US for the UK. I have recommended your podcast to friends here in the US, in Canada, South Africa and Australia. Keep up the good work! Michelle

I'm so glad to have found this podcast. As an American, I am fed up with the elitist, one-sided reporting we get from most of our mainstream media, and it seems as though these British hosts are, too. They discuss current affairs from the viewpoint of more-average people, and I enjoy their memories of childhood and youth in a simpler time, and their commentary on current government excesses supposedly keeping citizens safe, but at the cost of freedom. Also, I've been impressed with their fascinating interviews with guests knowledgeable in fields from national security to domestic commerce.

Finally! A voice with normal views that I suspect the quiet majority hold. It’s so important to challenge the madness and groupthink of woke mainstream mainstream media and this does it. Bravo!

It’s so refreshing to hear people with other similar views on the world amidst this coronavirus madness. Keep up the good work!

I’m not a great supporter of Guardian politics, but so far, these Podcasts are absolutely excellent. The guests are spellbinding and subjects well presented. I do hope the presenters try and maintain an unbiased approach because frankly, while we suffer to delusions of COVID, we need balanced arguments. Thank you!!

This is a must-listen podcast from UK journalists. To an American it is especially refreshing as the voices are candid, not restrained by faux political correctness, willing to tackle tough topics and have open conversations. The British Empire clearly remains great.