Out To Lunch

Nigel Planer – comedy star of The Young Ones, Filthy Rich and Catflap and creator of 1984 hit single ‘Hole in my Shoe’ – joins Ade for lunch as they discuss being stuntmen on set, the invention of Nigel’s character, Nicholas Craig, and the time Nigel got sent to A and E by a 10-foot chocolate éclair.    Nigel and Ade lunched at BiBo in Shoreditch: https://book.ennismore.com/restaurants/bibo/shoreditch You can find Nigel’s most recent publications here: https://nigelplaner.co.uk/books/  Out To Lunch is a Sony Music Entertainment production.  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Katherine Parkinson - star of Here We Go, The IT Crowd and Doc Martin – joins Ade for lunch as she shares her secret to getting through panel shows in the early days, admits the majority ‘The IT Crowd’ was unscripted, and why her brothers are convinced she worked for MI5.  Please note: there is some particularly strong language in this episode.  Katherine and Ade lunched at The Walmer Castle in Notting Hill: https://www.walmercastle-nottinghill.co.uk/ You can watch the first season of ‘Here We Go’ on BBC iPlayer (Look out for the Christmas special on the 22nd December):  https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0byxbkn/here-we-go Out To Lunch is a Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor, comedian and co-writer of ‘Inside No.9’ Reece Shearsmith recollects the terrifying time he had to deliver an original monologue to his comedy hero - Victoria Wood and admits that he and comedy friends Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer and Matt Berry have a lunch club where they gossip about other comedians.     Ade and Reece had a delicious meal at Mediterranean restaurant, Toklas: https://www.toklaslondon.com/   Watch full episodes of Inside No.9 on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b05p650r/inside-no-9 Out To Lunch is a Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lead vocalist and founding member of The Selecter, Pauline Black retells a very awkward moment with Vanessa Redgrave, the reason behind changing her surname and interviewing on of her heroes, Jesse Jackson.  Ade and Pauline loved eating at the seafood restaurant, Prawn on the Lawn: https://prawnonthelawn.com/ Listen to The Selecter’s latest release ‘Human Algebra’ here: https://theselecter.net/daylight/ For The Selecter’s upcoming tour dates, click here: https://theselecter.net/live-dates/ Out To Lunch is a Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anna Maxwell Martin – star of ‘Motherland’ and ‘Line of Duty’ has Ade laughing all the way through lunch. She recounts the time she and Simon Pegg got told off on the ‘Doctor Who’ set; why being a ‘monster’ in an audition landed her the role; and why she wouldn’t survive ‘I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here’.    Ahead of her upcoming appearance in TV adaptation of ‘Good Girls Guide to Murder’ and ‘Delia Balmer’ Anna and Ade dine at Moro: https://moro.co.uk/    You can watch the full episodes of ‘Motherland’ on Netflix.    You can watch the full series of ‘Line Of Duty’ on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p00yzlr0/line-of-duty    Out To Lunch is a Sony Music Entertainment production.    Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts    To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Ed Byrne tells Ade how he came to own a very rare Prince guitar, his love of swearing and how his best man’s speech got him the gig on ‘Mock the Week’. Ed and Ade dine at Pizarro (Bermondsey): https://josepizarro.com/venues/pizarro-restaurant-bermondsey/ For more news about his upcoming ‘Tragedy Plus Time’ tour: https://edbyrne.com/ Out To Lunch is a Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bridget Christie – writer and star of ‘The Change’ joins Ade for some delicious lunch.  Bridget talks about kickstarting her comedy career in her 40s, her extensive history with motorcycles, and how she got her first job in a local newspaper at 15 years old.  Bridget and Ade dine at Bancone: https://www.bancone.co.uk/  You can watch all the first season of ‘The Change’ on Channel 4: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-change  For more news about her upcoming ‘Who Am I?’ comedy tour – you can find them on her official website: www.bridgetchristie.co.uk  Out To Lunch is a Sony Music Entertainment production.  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony Visconti – legendary producer of David Bowie, T.Rex, and U2 joins Ade for some of London’s finest Mexican cuisine.   Over seabream and ceviche, Tony chats to Ade about auditioning Mark Bolan, why he turned down the chance to produce ‘Space Oddity’, and about his last ever phone call with David Bowie.   Tony’s new multi-disc box set, ‘Produced by Tony Visconti’ spans the producer’s six decades of work, and is available here: https://tonyvisconti.tmstor.es/product/118781?affcode=superdelux  Out To Lunch is a Sony Music Entertainment production.     Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts   To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daisy Haggard – star of ‘Back to Life’ and ‘Breeders’ joins Ade for a slap-up meal.  During the chat she reveals that her daughter told everyone her mum was in prison for murder; how Daisy’s rebellious phase triggered her obsession with potatoes, and Ade bets Daisy £1,000 to finish a script.  Ahead of the series finale of ‘Breeders’ and her upcoming appearance in BBC drama ‘Boat Story’ Daisy and Ade dine at Cora Pearl: https://www.corapearl.co.uk/ You can watch the fourth season of ‘Breeders’ on Sky 1 and FX. You can watch the full series of Back to Life on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0757vxm/back-to-life  Out To Lunch is a Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ade lunches with Jim Howick – star of Ghosts, Horrible Histories and Sex Education. He tells us about narrowly missing the chance to appear in the Barbie movie, how Ade's comedy ‘Bottom’ got him into drama school and we hear EXCLUSIVE information about the final season of ‘Ghosts’. Upon the release of ‘Ghosts’ season finale and before their official book “GHOSTS: The Button House Archives” hits shelves, Jim joins Ade at the uniquely atmospheric restaurant – Kitty Fishers: https://www.kittyfishers.com/ You can watch the final season of ‘Ghosts’ on the BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m00049t9/ghosts?seriesId=p0g5h855 And ‘GHOSTS: The Button House Archives’ will be available in all bookstores from 26th October. Out To Lunch is a Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ade Edmondson lunches with Ian Rankin – the best-selling crime novelist, Diamond Dagger Award-winner, and creator of ‘Inspector Rebus’. Ian tells us about his run-in with ‘L.A. Confidential’ author James Ellroy; how he turned down Sean Connery; and why the moors murderer, Ian Brady, asked to speak with him during the filming of his TV Show ‘Evil Thoughts’. Plus, Ian reveals when he expects his next Rebus novel to hit the shelves. Ian joined Ade for lunch in Kentish Town, London at The Parakeet: https://theparakeetpub.com/ Out To Lunch is a Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this brand-new series of Out To Lunch, our new host Ade Edmondson lunches with the Grammy-nominated songwriter, rock icon and lead singer Chrissie Hynde. She tells us about her favourite lyrics of all time, why she's embarrassed by fame, and her unexpected role in the TV sitcom ‘Friends’. Plus, they talk about The Pretenders’ new album 'Relentless' which is out now. Ahead of her North American Tour with Guns N’ Roses, Chrissie joined Ade at one of her favourite dining establishments - The Wolseley: https://www.thewolseley.com The Pretenders will also be touring the UK this Autumn. Go to: thepretenders.com Out To Lunch is a Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at: sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The smash-hit interview podcast Out To Lunch is out now, with a sparkly new host on dining duty: the much loved British actor, comedian and writer Ade Edmondson. Ade takes guests such as Chrissie Hynde, Reece Shearsmith, Tony Visconti, Daisy Haggard and Ed Byrne to a top restaurant whilst you get to hear the witty and wonderous conversation. It’s like you’re sat at the table next to us. After breaking into the comedy circuit in the 1980s, Edmondson starred in countless British films and TV shows, including seminal comedy The Young Ones and alongside his wife, Jennifer Saunders as part of the legendary Comic Strip Presents. Ade’s more recent projects include Rain Dogs with Daisy May Cooper, Back to Life with Daisy Haggard and as Captain Peavey in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Having won Celebrity MasterChef and 'star baker' in The Great Sports Relief Bake Off, Ade will leave the cooking to the professionals... A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the generosity of Nigella Lawson and the then-Prince Charles in the months before his wife’s death, hiding his boxers on top of a wardrobe at Sandringham, and finding a pocket full of happiness in every single day. For the series finale, Jay welcomes back his first ever Out To Lunch guest - actor and writer, Richard E. Grant. Richard and Jay go back to where it all began and enjoy a delicious meal at Sartoria, London: www.sartoria-restaurant.co.uk Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visitmegaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On cutting her comedy teeth writing and performing for The Real McCoy TV show, having her semi-autobiographical novel Anita & Me become a GCSE set text, and the moving story behind her father’s experience of the Partition of India. Comedian, writer, playwright, singer, journalist and actress Meera Syal goes Out To Lunch with Jay. Meera and Jay dine on a delicious meal courtesy of Pizarro: https://josepizarro.com/venues/pizarro-restaurant-bermondsey/ Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visitmegaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you could plan your perfect death, what would you do? If you were getting married you’d consult a wedding planner, who takes you through everything from what music you're walking into, what flowers to buy and who you’re going to invite. Now change the word “wedding” to “funeral”... Kathy Burke is the host of the brand new podcast, ‘Where There’s a Will, There’s a Wake’, where she chats to her famous friends about their fantasy funeral. How do they want to die? Where are they going next? And who gets their prized possessions? It will be a hilarious, irreverent, dark and sometimes moving podcast with guests from the world of comedy, TV film and celebrity. From Dawn French to Diane Morgan, Jamali Maddix to James Acaster, our guests will see their death brought to life as they plan their final day from dawn to dusk and into the afterlife. A Somethin’ Else & Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the genesis of The Pub Landlord, dueting with Phil Collins and definitely not being David Cameron’s first cousin. Comedian, writer and musician Al Murray goes Out To Lunch with Jay. Al and Jay enjoy a delicious lunch aboard The Grand Duchess, London: londonshellco.com/the-grand-duchess Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visitmegaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On working with comedy legend Dave Allen, getting a Tory councillor sacked, and bringing an opera to his dad’s living room. Comedian, writer and activist Mark Thomas goes Out To Lunch with Jay. Mark and Jay enjoy a locally sourced lunch at Sussex Bar & Restaurant: www.sussex-restaurant.com Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visitmegaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On working with Armando Iannucci, her legal battle with Elton John and going down the rabbit hole of British politics. Journalist and author Marina Hyde goes Out To Lunch with Jay. Marina and  Jay enjoy a fabulous lunch at Booking Office 1869, London: booking-office.co.uk Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visitmegaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the origin story behind the famous brown suit, featuring comedy partner Diane Morgan, making Katherine Ryan “rough it” on their new travel show, and his memorable episode win on The Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C. Comedian, writer, and actor Joe Wilkinson Out To Lunch with Jay. Joe and Jay enjoy a delicious feast courtesy of El Pastor Soho: https://www.tacoselpastor.co.uk/2021/04/09/el-pastor-soho/ Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visitmegaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On singing down the phone to Stevie Wonder, dancing with Prince and his band in a hotel suite and working with Herbie Hancock. Award winning singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae goes Out To Lunch with Jay. Corinne and and Jay enjoy a delicious Indian meal at The Tamil Prince, London: www.thetamilprince.com Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visitmegaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On finding the beauty in neurodiversity, reconnecting to his black lineage through the new album ‘Hugo’, and attending the International Ping Pong finals with Heston Blumenthal. In a new series, english rapper and hip hop artist Loyle Carner goes Out To Lunch with Jay. Loyle and Jay enjoy a tasty Italian meal courtesy of Cicchetti Knightsbridge: https://sancarlo.co.uk/restaurants/cicchetti-knightsbridge-london/ Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On founding Live At The Apollo, his first ever gig with absolutely no preparation, and lacing a rude customer's meal with masses of garlic when he worked as a waiter. For the first episode in a brand new series, comedian, actor and writer Jack Dee goes Out To Lunch with Jay. Jack and and Jay enjoy an exquisite Cantonese meal at Wun’s Tea Room & Bar, Soho: https://tearoom.bar/ Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visitmegaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Dee, Corinne Bailey Rae, Loyle Carner, Marina Hyde, Mark Thomas and many more dine with Jay in a brand new series of Out To Lunch - new episodes from Tuesday 18th October. Follow on your favourite podcast app for a weekly helping of delicious conversation from the best restaurants in town. And if you’re hungry for more, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts for exclusive bonus content. Every Thursday nibble on Extra Bites and eavesdrop on Jay and his guest’s after-dinner natter. A Jay Rayner & Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visitmegaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Power, greed, religion and sex: historian Dan Jones brings the drama of medieval history alive through compelling stories, larger-than-life characters and vivid scenes. In the first season, get to know the most dysfunctional family of the Middle Ages – the Plantagenets – and find out how their scandalous betrayals and bloody politics shaped the world we live in today.  A Somethin’ Else & Sony Music Entertainment production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On getting political with fellow Line of Duty cast members, an upcoming writing project with Irvine Welsh, and chatting buyer’s remorse with Steven Spielberg. For the season finale, actor Adrian Dunbar goes Out To Lunch with Jay Rayner. Adrian and Jay enjoy a delicious meal at Daffodil Mulligan, London: www.daffodilmulligan.com Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On chatting filth with Miriam Margolyes, knocking door-to-door for work with Jo Unwin, and a conversation with a doctor that changed her life. Award-winning screenwriter and actor Joanna Scanlan goes Out To Lunch with Jay Rayner. Joanna and Jay enjoy a delicious Italian meal at Margot, London: www.margotrestaurant.com Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On meeting Tennessee Williams, her unlikely friendship with Gyles Brandreth, and climbing a mountain aged 83. Award-winning actor and writer Dame Sheila Hancock goes Out To Lunch with Jay Rayner.  Dame Sheila and Jay enjoy a delicious Middle Eastern meal at Bubala, London: bubala.co.uk  Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On his double BAFTA win, his role as judge on a new cooking show with Stacey Dooley and challenging classism in the entertainment industry. Presenter, grime artist and actor Big Zuu goes Out To Lunch with Jay Rayner. Big Zuu and Jay enjoy a delicious meal at BAO Noodle Shop, London: baolondon.com/restaurant/bao-noodle-shop/ Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch. Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On working with Emma Thompson, leaving her high-flying finance career for comedy, and having a mango dealer. Comedian and actor Sindhu Vee goes Out To Lunch with Jay Rayner.  Sindhu and Jay enjoy a delicious Creole meal at Louie, London: https://louie-london.com/  Sindhu is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August with hit show Alphabet from Aug 18-28. Go to sindhuvee.com for more details.  Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch.  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On being Gordon Ramsay’s protégé, receiving backlash from Stephen Fry, and keeping restaurant kitchens open late for special guests. Chef and presenter Angela Hartnett goes Out To Lunch with Jay Rayner.  Angela and Jay enjoy a delicious lunch at The French House, London: http://www.frenchhousesoho.com/  Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch. Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On performing at Glastonbury with Snoop Dog, being the subject of racism at the Venice Biennale, and remembering music entrepreneur, DJ and SBTV founder, Jamal Edwards. Rapper and television presenter Tinie goes Out to Lunch with Jay Rayner.  Tinie and Jay share a delicious meal courtesy of the nose-to-tail Italian-inspired diner Manteca in Shoreditch, London: https://www.mantecarestaurant.co.uk/  Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On early conversations with Sir Ian Mckellen about coming out, writing fan letters to Laurence Olivier and being ‘the funeral’ in Four Weddings and a Funeral. Actor, writer and director Simon Callow goes Out To Lunch with Jay Rayner.  Simon and Jay enjoy a delicious meal at 10 Greek Street, London: https://www.10greekstreet.com/  Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On her fiancé’s recent life-altering accident, being banned from Twitter three times, and shooting James Bond’s gun. Actor Amanda Abbington goes Out To Lunch with Jay Rayner. Amanda and Jay enjoy a delicious lunch at Riding House Café, London: https://ridinghouse.cafe/  Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On stealing his Mum's Valium, dining next to Margaret Thatcher, and the early antics of Madness. Singer-songwriter, musician, radio personality and actor Suggs goes Out to Lunch with Jay Rayner.  Suggs and Jay share a meal courtesy of the wine workshop and kitchen 28-50 in Kensington, London: https://2850southken.co.uk/   Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On getting “mixed reviews” from Jamie Oliver, working with Gordon Ramsay, and Hersha Patel receiving death threats because of his viral videos. Comedian and YouTuber Nigel Ng goes Out To Lunch with Jay Rayner.  Nigel and Jay share a delicious meal at Min Jiang, London: https://www.minjiang.co.uk/  Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On going viral, her BAFTA nomination, and being a self-proclaimed aggy feminist. Comedian, musician, actress and presenter Rachel Parris goes Out to Lunch with Jay. Rachel and Jay enjoy authentic Sichuan cuisine at Barshu in London: https://barshurestaurant.co.uk/  For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On playing the ukulele with Sam Neill, living with Nish Kumar and how no one should ever date comedians. Writer, actor and comedian Rose Matafeo goes Out To Lunch with Jay Rayner.  Rose and Jay enjoy a delicious Thai meal at Greyhound Café, London: https://greyhoundcafe.uk/  Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On filming a Comic Relief video alongside Tom Jones, receiving a private performance from Shirley Bassey, and getting voicemail messages from Ronnie Corbett. Welsh actor, comedian, impressionist, presenter, singer and writer Rob Brydon goes out to lunch with Jay Rayner. Rob and Jay enjoy a delicious three course Italian meal courtesy of Signor Sassi in Knightsbridge, London: https://signorsassi.co.uk/ Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On receiving a Cardi B candle from Daniel Radcliffe, witnessing Tom Cruise break his ankle, and working alongside her idol Olivia Colman. Actor and character comedian Lolly Adefope goes out to lunch with Jay Rayner. Lolly and Jay enjoy a delicious Chinese feast at A. Wong, London: https://www.awong.co.uk/ Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On playing piano with Black Sabbath in attendance, his friendship with the late comedian Sean Lock, and the experience of winning Strictly Come Dancing. For this episode, actor, comedian, musician, and singer Bill Bailey goes out to lunch with Jay. Bill and Jay enjoy a delicious meal courtesy of The Wigmore, London: https://the-wigmore.co.uk/  Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On “coming out” as Jewish, being recommended the best therapist he’s ever had by John Cleese, and why he chose celibacy for years. For the first episode in a brand new series, actor, presenter, writer and producer Stephen Fry goes out to lunch with Jay Rayner..  Stephen and Jay enjoy the finest seafood at Wiltons Restaurant, London: https://wiltons.co.uk/   Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Fry, Rose Matafeo, Bill Bailey, Lolly Adefope, Rachel Parris, Rob Brydon and many more join Jay Rayner for a brand new series of Out To Lunch. Watch out for weekly episodes from Tuesday 8th March 2022, delivering mouth-watering conversation straight from the best restaurants in town.  And if that doesn’t sate your appetite, subscribe on Apple Podcasts for an exclusive bonus episode every month: The Cheese Course. Jay reconnects with a previous guest over a plate of the finest cheese. What’s more, subscribers get to listen completely ad-free. Yum.  Head to the Out To Lunch channel on the Apple Podcasts App and subscribe to start your free trial today.  Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On kissing Julia Roberts, featuring as a pin up in the gay Doctor Who fanzine, and his life as a “shouty” activist. For this, the final episode in the season, actor and theatre director Sam West goes out to lunch with Jay Rayner.  Sam and Jay are served a delicious three-course meal in the William Kent Room at The Ritz, London: https://www.theritzlondon.com/dine-with-us/the-ritz-restaurant/  For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On geeking out with Prince, recording Sheridan Smith behind a mattress, and his relationship with Simon Cowell. Musician Gary Barlow goes Out to Lunch with Jay Rayner.  Gary and Jay indulge in a delicious meal courtesy of chef Richard Corrigan’s flagship restaurant, Corrigan’s Bar and Restaurant, Mayfair, London: https://www.corrigansmayfair.co.uk/  For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On singing backing vocals for Ed Sheeran, getting called out for tax-avoidance by David Cameron, and losing his virginity. Comedian, presenter and writer Jimmy Carr goes out to lunch with Jay.  Jimmy and Jay enjoy delicious Chinese food at Royal China Club Baker St, London: https://www.royalchinagroup.co.uk/  For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On playing chess with Chadwick Boseman, singing posthumous duets with Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole, and the recent grief of losing his brother to Covid-19.  Grammy-Award winning singer and songwriter Gregory Porter goes out to lunch with Jay.  Gregory and Jay tuck into a delicious meal from Holborn Dining Room: https://holborndiningroom.com/ enjoyed in the beautiful Scarfes Bar: https://scarfesbar.com/  Find all of Gregory’s upcoming tour dates here: https://www.gregoryporter.com/tour/  For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On hearing Leonardo DiCaprio practice the Oscar speech that never happened, attending weekend house parties at Mo Mowlam’s royal residence, and being moved to tears during filming for his recent documentary, comedian and presenter Patrick Kielty goes Out to Lunch with Jay Rayner.  Patrick and Jay indulge in a delicious meal courtesy of Otto’s French Restaurant, London: https://www.ottos-restaurant.com/  For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On hunting down two South African neo-Nazi terrorists, entering the most dangerous prison in the world with a bishop for protection, and being asked to infiltrate Al-Qaeda, author, journalist, and documentary filmmaker Simon Reeve weighs up the value of these high adrenaline adventures against the reality of leaving his son for weeks at a time, when he goes out to lunch with Jay Rayner.  Simon Reeve and Jay enjoy a delicious steak at Gaucho, London Bridge: https://gauchorestaurants.com/restaurants/tower-bridge/  For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production.  If you loved the show, follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On discovering "the best restaurant in Cardiff" with Eva Longoria, trying out The Rock's wrestling moves on Emily Blunt, and his friendship with the late Richard Griffiths.  Actor, comedian, and presenter Jack Whitehall goes out to lunch with Jay.  Jack and Jay enjoy a delicious kebab at Maison Bab, London: https://www.eatlebab.com/  For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On stealing lifts home with Laurence Olivier, Colin Farrell's proposition of sex without strings, and turning down working with Martin Scorsese, award-winning stage and screen actor Dame Eileen Atkins goes out to lunch with Jay.  Dame Eileen and Jay enjoy fine dining in the heart of theatreland at The Delaunay, London: https://www.thedelaunay.com/  For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a past relationship with a “mental dominatrix”, changing how she spoke to fit in, and burning pianos for firewood, Booker-winner Bernardine Evaristo goes out to lunch with Jay.  Bernardine and Jay enjoy pressing the button for champagne at Bob Bob Ricard, Soho: https://www.bobbobricard.com/  For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the origin story that birthed a passion for classics, the catharsis of being the only female lecturer in her Cambridge University faculty during the rise of 1970s feminism, and the failings of her LRB article on 9/11, the national treasure that is author, presenter, and professor Dame Mary Beard goes Out to Lunch with Jay Rayner at The Cambridge Club Festival.  Mary and Jay snack on an afternoon tea spread, including the famous Chelsea Buns, from Tim Hayward at Fitzbillies, Cambridge: https://www.fitzbillies.com  For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On cooking a rack of lamb for Arthur Miller, seducing actor, writer, and director Ken Campbell, and how her puppet Monkey helped her survive as a woman in comedy, the inimitable Ventriloquist Nina Conti goes Out to Lunch with Jay. Will Jay be able to withstand Monkey’s lascivious table chat when he joins the pair in an Out to Lunch first?  Nina and Jay enjoy a delicious meal from Theo Randall at The Intercontinental in London: https://www.theorandall.com  For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On having lunch with Hitchcock, awkward conversations with Steven Spielberg and loving Carey Mulligan’s spaghetti bolognese, playwright, screenwriter and director David Hare (Skylight, The Hours, The Worricker Trilogy, and Collateral) goes Out to Lunch with Jay.  David and Jay enjoy a delicious meal at Noble Rot in London: https://noblerot.co.uk/  For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On working alongside Daniel Day-Lewis and Barbra Streisand, being pushed into the closet in LA, and absolutely never doing it up the bum, BAFTA-winning actor Miriam Margolyes goes Out to Lunch with Jay.  Miriam and Jay enjoy delicious French cuisine at Maison François in London: https://www.maisonfrancois.london  For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cheese Course, a new monthly bonus episode only for subscribers to Out To Lunch on Apple Podcasts.  In each episode Jay invites a previous guest back for a catch up over a plate of the finest cheese and biscuits.  Listen here for a tease of what’s to come! And, as well as enjoying an extra helping of cheesy conversation each month, subscribers also get every episode of Out To Lunch completely ad-free. Delicious.  All of that is available exclusively for just £1.79 a month and you can try it free right now, just subscribe via the Out To Lunch channel on the Apple Podcasts App. The Cheese Course cheeses have kindly been provided by the excellent Paxton and Whitfield. Find more about their range here: https://www.paxtonandwhitfield.co.uk/  For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miriam Margolyes, David Hare, Bernadine Evaristo, Dames Eileen Atkins and Mary Beard, Nina Conti, Patrick Kielty and many more… The table is set, the wine uncorked and the chefs are ready for service. This is a brand new series of Out To Lunch with Jay Rayner - terrific conversations had over the finest food.  Weekly episodes from Tuesday 28th September 2021. And don’t forget to follow on your podcast app of choice so you’re never left hungry. A Somethin’ Else / Jay Rayner production.  For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On being mistaken for someone else by Robert Redford, receiving the comedy stamp of approval from Whoopi Goldberg, and gate-crashing The Mummy premiere, award-winning actor, comedian and writer Omid Djalili joins Jay for this week’s episode of Out to Lunch. Omid and Jay chat over delicious food delivered to their respective homes from Kwan Thai Restaurant, Ipswich (http://www.kwan-thai-restaurant.co.uk) and Rosa’s Thai Restaurant, Brixton (https://www.rosasthaicafe.com/locations/rosas-thai-restaurant-delivery-takeaway-brixton) A Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner production For the exciting new range of OTL merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On receiving financial advice from Arnold Schwarzenegger, directing Dames Judi Dench and Maggie Smith, and how Sir Michael Caine tipped big things for him, actor and Game of Thrones star Charles Dance goes Out to Lunch with Jay. Charles and Jay chat over a delicious feast of Calum Franklin Pies at Holborn Dining Room’s Pie Room, London (https://holborndiningroom.com/pie-room/) A Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner production For the exciting new range of OTL merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On receiving a hug, a kiss, and a whispered sentiment from Bruce Springsteen, reading secret documents about British involvement in the Partition of India, and juggling eight upcoming film projects, Gurinder Chadha goes Out to Lunch with Jay. Gurinder and Jay chat over a delicious Chinese feast courtesy of Hakkasan in Mayfair (https://hakkasan.com/) A Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner production For the exciting new range of OTL merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On his first foray into stand-up with Ed Gamble and Tom Neenan, "The Mash Report”’s origin story and the worst gig he's ever played, comedian, writer and presenter Nish Kumar joins Jay for this week’s episode of Out To Lunch. Nish and Jay chat over a delicious Mexican feast courtesy of Santo Remedio in London (https://www.santoremedio.co.uk/).  A Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner production  For the exciting new range of OTL merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Fifty Shades of Grey modesty pouch, not getting cast in Game of Thrones, and playing golf with Rory McIlroy. Jamie Dornan and Jay feast at The Guinea Grill in Mayfair, London. A Somethin’ Else / Jay Rayner Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Simpsons origins, football with Jack Nicholson, and impersonating Dame Judi Dench. Jay and Tracey Ullman are in London’s Shoreditch for lunch at St Leonard’s. A Somethin’ Else / Jay Rayner Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cooking with Meryl Streep, turning down The Usual Suspects, and living after losing a spouse. Stanley Tucci and Jay are out to eat at Giorgio Locatelli's Michelin Starred Locanda Locatelli in Marylebone, London. A Somethin’ Else / Jay Rayner Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On her time in a squat, her hopes for Ireland’s future, and how she eventually overcame her alcoholism, bestselling author Marian Keyes goes out to lunch with Jay.  Marian and Jay enjoy the gastronomic delights of Dinner by Heston Blumenthal in Knightsbridge (https://www.dinnerbyheston.co.uk/) A Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner production For the exciting new range of OTL merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On filming an intimate scene with David Walliams, growing up with actor Timothy Spall as a father, and preparing for his upcoming role in To Kill A Mockingbird, actor Rafe Spall stays in for lunch with Jay.  Rafe and Jay enjoy a delicious meal from Northcote in Lancashire (https://www.northcote.com/at-home/gourmet-boxes/)  A Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner production.  For the exciting new range of OTL merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On breaking into BBC Radio 1, a surprising addition to her rider, and how to save club culture, DJ, broadcaster and now novelist Annie MacManus joins Jay for this week’s episode of Out To Lunch.  Annie and Jay chat over delicious vegetarian meal boxes from Jikoni in Marylebone (https://www.jikonilondon.com/comfortandjoy), accompanied by refreshing apple juice from Wildpress (https://www.wildpressjuice.com/).  A Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner production For the exciting new range of OTL merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Clooney's pranks, whether River Song will return to Doctor Who and a set of nipple clamps. Alex Kingston and Jay take on a mountain of sushi at Chisou in Mayfair. A Somethin’ Else/Jay Rayner production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Banter shirts, what constitutes a proper pie, and the appeal of shame and humiliation. Grayson Perry and Jay take on a gastro pub menu at The Drapers Arms in Islington. A Somethin’ Else/Jay Rayner production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nearly turning down Harry Potter, joining The Star Trek Cruise, and snogging Daniel Craig. Jason Isaacs lunches with Jay at The Game Bird inside London’s Stafford Hotel. A Somethin’ Else/Jay Rayner production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doctor Who in the making, Sherlock's success and behind the scenes on The League of Gentlemen. Mark Gatiss and Jay order Indian at Brigadiers in London. A Somethin’ Else / Jay Rayner Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Writing with Ed Sheeran, cream on ice cream, and podcast domination. Jay takes Jessie Ware to eat at Jikoni in London's Marylebone. A Somethin’ Else / Jay Rayner Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spice Girls catering, set lists and post-show routines - plus why Victoria Beckham’s not joining the 2019 tour. Mel C and Jay lunch at The Brasserie of Light inside London’s Selfridges. A Somethin’ Else / Jay Rayner Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Licking plates, sniffing truffles and why Richard didn't speak to his mother for 25 years. Jay and Richard are out for Italian in Soho's Sartoria. A Somethin’ Else / Jay Rayner production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On leaving Top Gear, buying half a pub, and his new cookbook, 'Oh Cook!'. James May joins Jay in London's Soho for some delicious Italian food and hearty conversation. Jay and James are eating - socially distanced - at Bocca di Lupo: http://www.boccadilupo.com/ A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On when she's allowed to smoke, meeting Princess Diana, and how she deals with hecklers. Jo and Jay are In For Lunch, eating fish and chips and chatting over video call. Jo and Jay enjoy terrific food from Ken's Fish Bar in Dulwich, London, UK. A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On why you should stay in your comfort zone when it comes to food, why Love Island is great TV, and why he decided to not tell anyone he was writing a book. Writer, presenter, producer and novelist Richard Osman joins Jay at Kerridge's Bar and Grill in London, UK: https://www.kerridgesbarandgrill.co.uk/ A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On gun training for John Wick, being a singing waiter, the best advice Idris Elba gave him, and racism in the acting industry. Lance and Jay are In For Lunch, eating and chatting over via video call from LA to London. Lance has food from Tender Greens, USA and Jay orders-in from FM Mangal, London. A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the struggle of relationships in LA, performing in roller-skates, why you need to make mistakes, and her love for the UK's Cornwall. Minnie and Jay are In For Lunch and enjoy catching up with a takeaway over video call from Malibu to London. Minnie has food from Malibu Farm, USA, and Jay orders-in from Lottie's Farmhouse in Clapham, London, UK. A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A taste of what's to come in Season 4 with the likes of Minnie Driver, Lance Reddick, Richard Osman, Jo Brand, James May, Deborah Frances-White, David Lammy MP, Dolly Alderton, Phil Rosenthal, Jed Mercurio, Marcus Samuelsson, Dara O'Briain, Sara Pascoe - and more! A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production. To get a range of delicious OTL Merch, head to: https://outtolunch.backstreetmerch.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dita Von Teese on not being able to show one very particular part of her body, Charlie Brooker on the day his dad came home after being stabbed, and Romesh Ranganathan on why he moved to Crawley. Jay is here to dish up an extra portion of all the good bits that were missed out on first servings this season. You will also receive a second helping of Edgar Wright, Jessie Buckley, and Fay Ripley... so get ready to dig in! A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production. To get a range of delicious OTL Merch, head to: https://outtolunch.backstreetmerch.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On being bisexual, her vow not to argue in the jungle, and how to cook the perfect Iranian rice; Jay's ordering in for this week's In for Lunch with comedian Shappi Khorsandi. Being painfully shy as a child and living through death threats against her father - nothing is off the menu! Shappi and Jay enjoy food from Ormer in Mayfair: https://www.flemings-mayfair.co.uk/fine-dining-london/ormer-mayfair-restaurant A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On selling George Michael's towels from the tanning salon to being framed for a diamond robbery whilst working as a clown, Fay Ripley, star of 'Cold Feet', joins Jay for a takeaway for this week's episode of 'In for Lunch'. Fay and Jay enjoy a takeaway from Benares in Mayfair: https://www.benaresrestaurant.com/ A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On throwing-up all over a restaurant, a fear of vomiting, and why dessert menus without chocolate are pointless. Charlie Brooker, writer and creator of Netflix hit 'Black Mirror', is Out To Lunch with Jay for a curry in London's St James' (recorded pre-lockdown). Charlie and Jay eat at Chutney Mary, London, UK: https://www.chutneymary.com/ A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Body image in the spotlight, challenges of vegan life, and shame over his first stand-up appearance at Pontins. Romesh Ranganathan joins Jay for a lively meal in New York City, for this episode of Out to Lunch recorded before lockdown. Jay and Romesh enjoy lunch at Crown Shy: https://www.crownshy.nyc/ A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On his addictive personality, stint as a child actor, and from pot washing to Michelin stars, chef Tom Kerridge joins Jay Rayner for this week's episode of In For Lunch. And instead of dining on takeaway, Tom sends a special menu of his own to Jay at home - direct from The Butcher's Tap in Marlow: https://www.thebutcherstap.co.uk/ A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On therapy, scouting the perfect drunk vegan food and how best to pluck a turkey. Writer, producer and Catastrophe star, Sharon Horgan joins Jay for a welcome escape from lockdown cooking for this episode of In For Lunch. Sharon enjoys takeaway from Il Bacio Express and Jay has food from Artusi. A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From LA strip clubs and Playboy covers to international Burlesque tours, Dita Von Teese joins Jay for lunch at Norma in Fitzrovia, London. Together they discuss fetishes, Dita's banana chart and how her fanbase has swayed from male to largely female and LGBTQ+. Dita and Jay are enjoying food from Norma: https://normalondon.com/ A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On hanging out with Harrison Ford on Broadway, not getting into drama school and his love of art, Russell Tovey joins Jay for a take-away via video chat for this week's In For Lunch. Russell is eating Japanese from Tanakatsu and Jay enjoys sushi from Taro. A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On why he loves football less since the Covid crisis, how he's opened up his hotels up for NHS staff during the pandemic, and the doubts he had as a football player. Gary Neville, English football coach and former player, joins Jay as they stay In For Lunch and enjoy a takeaway together via video-call. They both dig in to food from Ibérica which has been delivered to their homes in London and Manchester. A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On getting suspended from RADA, auditioning for Andrew Lloyd Webber and being in a marching band. Jessie Buckley, Irish actress and singer, joins Jay virtually as they stay In For Lunch, and share a takeaway. They both enjoy some Vietnamese food courtesy of Cay Tre (for Jessie) and Jay has food from Banh Banh. A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former politician and ex-Strictly star Ed Balls chats to Jay about not wanting to give up his dream of becoming a football player, and taking piano exams. Ed and Jay are In For Lunch and chat on a video call over takeaway. Jay and Ed dig into some Turkish food. Ed has some from Diyarbakir while Jay orders-in from Saray. A Somethin’ Else / Jay Rayner production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shaun of the Dead and Baby Driver Director, Edgar Wright, on the importance of Brussels sprouts, lockdown v 'Shaun of the Dead', and how he works music so seamlessly into his films. In place of a visit to a top restaurant, Edgar and Jay are In For Lunch, and enjoy a takeaway whilst chatting over video call. Jay and Edgar tuck into Chinese food from Hakkasan. A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Ezra on working with Ian McKellan, locking himself in a dark room for 48 hours, the journey to his next album, and surviving lockdown without his dishwasher. In lieu of a visit to a top restaurant, George and Jay are In For Lunch - they each enjoy a takeaway at home while connecting up over video link. George has food from Green Valley while Jay orders-in from Limett Bistro A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jess Philips on underage drinking, Guy Garvey on snappy dressing and Aisling Bea on sneeze-orgasm noises, Jay dishes up seconds of Season 2 with all the juiciest off-cuts that we missed first time around. You'll also receive extra portions of Eddie Marsan, David Baddiel, Nadiya Hussain, Dermot O'Leay, Russell T. Davies and Kathy Burke... Tuck in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On working as an elf in an industrial North Pole, doing secret stand-up and her obsession with competitive food shows, actress, comedian and writer Aisling Bea joins Jay for lunch at The Brigade in London for some delicious food and a lot of fun anecdotes. A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production. For more information about The Brigade, visit: https://thebrigade.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On sugar sandwiches, private jets, Ab Fab and how the menopause sparked being outspoken on Twitter, Kathy Burke joins Jay for some Dover sole and deep chats at Scott's. A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production. For more information about Scott's, visit: https://scotts-restaurant.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On how to cook the perfect roast beef, the struggles of being a malaprop and growing up in the East End, Eddie Marsan joins Jay for a spot of lunch and some oysters at Bentley's. A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production. For more information about Bentley's, visit: https://www.bentleys.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices