SUPERSTITIONS
The Big Afternoon Show
Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 8 minutes
From saluting magpies, opening umbrellas indoors through to unwashed socks and “lucky pants” pulled out for big occasions, Britain has a funny relationship with luck. Whether it’s avoiding certain phrases, touching wood, or sticking with a favourite outfit, many of us quietly rely on superstition when the stakes feel high.
DAZ TALKS TO BENJ MAYCOCK FROM THE L CHARM SQUAD
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MacclesfieldHeavy rain shower
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Knutsford
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Sandbach
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Congleton
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