Episode

Boarding schools, birdsong and bathos

Podcast: Two Across – A Transatlantic Crossword Pod
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Duration seconds: 3257
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Summary

Theo and Rob discuss a topic that's central to their lives, parenting, with particular reference to a longheld British institution, the boarding school. They also tackle a crossword which boils down to an agonising finale. Play along: https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17465 Contact us: [email protected] Listen to Enthusiasts: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0p10AAj4tXDtkxfAop3lj2