Down the Local
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Episodes: 24
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Down the Local is a UK podcast that takes listeners on a pub-to-pub journey across the country, uncovering the real conversations happening in Britain today. Hosted by Phil Dave, this weekly TALK podcast dives into the biggest everyday issues, social trends and hot topics that are driving people up the wall.
Each episode is recorded in a different local pub, where Phil chats with real punters about everything from the cost of living, culture and modern life frustrations. Expect authentic opinions, lively debates and plenty of humour straight from the heart of the community.
Joining Phil Dave each week are popular TALK contributors, bringing expert insights, strong viewpoints and engaging banter that add depth and entertainment to every discussion.
If you’re looking for a British podcast about real people, real opinions and the issues that matter most right now, Down the Local delivers honest, unfiltered conversations—served fresh from the bar.
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Distraction, Diamonds, and the Disappearing High Street
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May 14, 2026 |
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Wealth, Wit and the British Way
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May 08, 2026 |
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with Fred Dinenage: Truth, Tradition and the Price of a Pint
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Truth, Tradition, and Tainted History
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Degrees, Deception and Drama
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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Striking Out and Slowing Down
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Duty, Diagnosis, and Digital Obsession
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Hate Speech, Discipline Deficits, and the Language Debate
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Skewed Churchill History, Emigrating Brits, and the Price of Perfection
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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with Right Said Fred: The Shoplifting Endemic, Cashless Britain and Royal Scaffolding
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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The Toll of Fare-Dodgers, Nepotism Battles and the Scourge of Buzzwords
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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The BBC License Fee Battle, Vanishing Work Ethic, and the Art of the Queue
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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PC Debates, Public Nuisances, and the Reality TV Rant
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Trigger Warnings, Fake News, and the Weight-Loss Jab 'Miracle'
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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The Flag, High Street Decline, and the Catherine vs Meghan Royal Debate
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Self Checkouts, Searing Prices and the Social Media Spiral
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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The NHS Crisis, Climate and the Decline of the British Pub
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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TALK WOMEN: “WILL YOU SHUT UP!” Mamdani SLAMMED and “Woke Is Not Dead” by Samara Gill and Emily Austin | Talk Women
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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TALK WOMEN: TALK EXCLUSIVE - CROWBOROUGH AND EPPING SPECIAL
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Jan 31, 2026 |
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TALK WOMEN: EXPOSED “Sadiq Khan is FINISHED” London Mayor BOOED in public appearance
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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TALK WOMEN: Is Sir Lenny Henry Trying to Cancel Reform UK?
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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TALK WOMEN: “This Is On Labour” | 'Don’t Have To Be Right-Wing To See Starmer's Party Failing Women'
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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TALK WOMEN: Lawless London, Shamima Begum & Taylor Swift’s New Controversy
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Nov 28, 2025 |
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TALK WOMEN: Epping Hotel Ruling, Olympic Trans Row, Sydney Sweeney Backlash
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Nov 21, 2025 |