Our listeners' most dramatic moments with their in-laws

Our listeners’ most dramatic moments with their in-laws

Published on

3 February 2026

A survey of engaged and newlywed couples found that 51 % actually love their in-laws just as much as their own parents. But that first meeting can go a little pair-shaped at first. We spoke to some of our listeners about the first time they met their in-laws.

Phil de Lange

Phil de Lange is the producer of the Ryan O'Connor Breakfast show and has been with Smile 90.4FM since it's inception in 2013. Through his work on the breakfast show he has won two national radio awards. He has been in broadcasting for 15 years and has honed his talent at 6 different radio stations. Outside of radio he is also a podcast producer and award winning stand-up comedian.

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