Out To Lunch

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/collec...

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://kontrab...

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 Som...

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 afternoo...

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 T...

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://kontraba...

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  O...

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...

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 pod...

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....

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...

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 t...

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 e...

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://kont...

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...

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.wildpressj...

On dining with Obama, his star-studded studies at Guildhall with Ewan McGregor, and working with Quentin Tarantino, award-winning actor Damian Lewis stays in for lunch with Jay. Damian and Jay enjoy a delicious meal delivered from Claridges in London: https://www.claridges.co.uk/restaurants-bars/ You can find Damian performing Dr. John’s ’Such A Night’ with Kansas Smitty’s here: https://www.youtub...

On being starstruck by Neil Armstrong, his relationship with Tony Blair, and why we might all be holograms, physicist and academic Professor Brian Cox joins Jay for this week's episode of Out To Lunch. Brian and Jay enjoy tapas from Boqueria in Brixton (http://www.boqueriatapas.com/), paired with spectacular wine courtesy of Liberty Wines: https://www.libertywines.co.uk/ A Somethin’ Else and Jay R...

On an unexpected run-in with Billy Connolly, her horrific childhood, and her inspiring encounter with Jay’s mum, stand-up comedian, writer and actor Janey Godley stays in for lunch with Jay.  Janey and Jay enjoy a tantalising Italian spread from Eusebi Restaurant and Deli in Glasgow: https://eusebideli.com/  A Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner production For the exciting new range of OTL merch, head t...

On growing up with epilepsy, her run-in with Rod Stewart aged 7, and the hedonism of the music industry in the 90s, broadcaster and presenter Edith Bowman joins Jay for this week’s episode of Out To Lunch.  Edith and Jay enjoy at DIY-meal kit from Shoreditch’s Smokestak: https://www.smokestakshop.co.uk/ A Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner production For the exciting new range of OTL merch, head to: ht...

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On a surprising interruption during a colonoscopy, coaching Tom Hollander for his role in ‘Rev.‘, and his experiences during the AIDS epidemic. Broadcaster, writer and clergyman Reverend Richard Coles stays in for lunch with Jay.  Richard and Jay are treated to a warming meal box sent from The Game Bird in The Stafford Hotel in London: https://thestaffordlondon.com/the-game-bird/ A Somethin’ Else...

On his role in the conception of the Alan Partridge universe, and an exclusive look into the teenage mind of Michael Gove, comedian and writer Stewart Lee joins Jay for this week’s episode of Out To Lunch.  Stewart and Jay enjoy a Sri Lankan feast from London’s Kolamba at Home: https://kolamba.co.uk/  A Somethin’ Else / Jay Rayner production  For the exciting new range of OTL merch, head to: https...

On ’selling out’ Top of the Pops, being black in the entertainment industry, and the evergreen question of playing Dr Who, three-time Olivier Award winning actress and singer Sharon D. Clarke joins Jay for this week’s episode of Out To Lunch.  Sharon and Jay enjoy delicious Caribbean food from Soul Ride by Riding House in London: https://ridinghouseathome.com/ A Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner produ...

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