Out To Lunch

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... s...

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-mayfa...

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 podca...

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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...

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....

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...

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/ad...

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 cho...

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 Manc...

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 podcast...

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. Vis...

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 productio...

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...

In lockdown, we’ve made a few special editions of the show with big names and a format twist... dubbed "In For Lunch". Jay orders his guests a delicious lunch which is delivered to their door, then he and his guest connect over video link for the interview, eating together as they go. Coming up in this season of specials, Jay will be dining remotely with George Ezra, Edgar Wright, Russell Tovey, J...

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 podcastchoi...

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 cho...

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

On dining with Ozzy Osbourne, interviewing his hero Bruce Springsteen and one of the best nights of his life (might feature karaoke). TV and radio presenter, Dermot O'Leary joins Jay Rayner at London's oldest restaurant - Rules in Covent Garden. A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production. For more information about Rules, visit: https://rules.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

On meeting Stevie Wonder, recording with Prince, and hanging with her imaginary friend Jemima. Singer and Songwriter Lianne La Havas joins Jay at Monica Galetti's Mere in Fitzrovia to indulge in some vegan delights. A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production. For more information about Mere, visit: https://mere-restaurant.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On his cupboard full of Doctor Who toys, why he's not interested in writing a Marvel movie, and his obsession with Masterchef. The man behind the regeneration of Doctor Who in 2005, screenwriter and producer Russell T Davies, joins Jay at Cafe Murano in Covent Garden for some delicious Italian eating and riotous conversation. A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production. For more information about Caf...

On being an obsessive, the evolution of his backstage riders and - of course - the birth of PowerPoint comedy. Dave Gorman joins Jay at Hawksmoor Guildhall for prime steak and a dessert in celebration of citrus. A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production. For more information about Hawksmoor, visit: https://thehawksmoor.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On how to pimp a Pot Noodle, her record for the most samosas eaten in a day, life after Bake-Off, and how the colour of her headscarf reflects her mood. Nadiya Hussain joins Jay at Tayyabs in Whitechapel for the best lamb chops in town. A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production. For more information about Tayyabs, visit: http://tayyabs.co.uk/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....