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22nd January 2021
03:35pm GMT
And have banal problems they do. Much of Bridgerton's first season is dominated by issues of matches, marriages, and men who think the pull-out method is guaranteed to ensure they don't father a child.
It is exactly this that makes the show so watchable. A welcome respite from the doom and gloom of the pandemic, Bridgerton had audiences hooked from the second it dropped onto our screens - and in fairness, 63 million households can't be wrong.
"Us all being at home likely contributed to Bridgerton’s massive viewing figures, but it does mean we miss out on the watercooler conversation opportunities," says Ben.
"The podcast is a place where Robbie, I, and the fans can recreate some of that. We even have some listeners who don’t watch Bridgerton, but listen to the podcast so they can keep up with their WhatsApp groups.
"I was a little worried that we might anger some fans, as we do make fun of the show. But, the comedy always comes from a good place: we’re both big fans. Robbie’s watching it one episode at a time, so everything’s new to him. I’m on my second viewing, and have read up a bunch on the show, so I think we strike a good balance."
Currently on its third episode, A Bridgerton Podcast already has listeners in 22 countries - a number that is undoubtedly only set to rise now that audiences have officially got a second season on the way.
Although we know very little about what to expect in the next instalment, Ben's almost certain there will be just as much scandal - if not more.
"Part of the beauty of my initial Bridgerton experience was coming in blind, but it’ll be different this time round," he says. "I’ve been pouring over articles and fan forums and, without giving away any spoilers, the focus is going to be on Anthony.
"In classic Bridgerton style, it looks we’ll have another ‘will they, won’t they’ as the main plot. I also think it’ll be interesting to see how long Penelope can hold onto her secret.
"I don’t totally understand why, but I’m a big fan of Mr Finch - the Philipa Featherington suitor who constantly sneezes and loves cheese - so I’d love to see him return. What I do know, for sure, is that A Bridgerton Podcast will be there every step of the way."
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