Out To Lunch

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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/shored...

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 No...

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.tokla...

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/day...

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’ an...

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. F...

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.ch...

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 decade...

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 A...

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 sh...

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 nex...

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...

 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 bre...

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 m...

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://...

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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 podc...

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 pod...

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 Mu...

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-pasto...

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. Fi...

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-knights...

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 Som...

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...