Out To Lunch With Jay Rayner

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

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

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.youtube.com/watch?v=rYoPh8StafE 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 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 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 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 to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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 / 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 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://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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

Big news Out To Lunchers… new official Merch!  A tasty new apron, mug and tea towel are now available.  You can get your greedy mitts on the full range here: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Plus for a limited time only with the code lunch2021 you'll receive an introductory discount of 10% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On still living with his parents, his obsession with etiquette and growing up under Section 28. Comedian and presenter Tom Allen joins Jay for lunch over video call. They both enjoy food from Prima Donnas in West Wickham: http://www.primadonnas.co.uk/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 her first orgasm, phoning an estate agent for representation, her law-changing grandparents, and having Whoopi Goldberg onboard for a TV show but no-one commissioning it. Comedian London Hughes joins Jay via video call from LA for this episode of Out To Lunch. London enjoys food from Sushi Fish in LA: https://sugarfishsushi.com/ And Jay is eating from Yoobi Sushi in Brixton: https://www.loveyoobi.com/ This episode includes racist language which some people will find offensive.  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 how Groovejet came to be, balancing mum-life with pop-star life, and the lockdown kitchen disco, popstar and podcast host, Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins Jay for seafood and a lot of lobster in this week’s Out To Lunch. Sophie and Jay enjoy food from Bob’s Lobster. 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

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On scattering easter eggs throughout Line of Duty, the London MET not wanting to work with him, and how Bodyguard came to be, television writer and show-runner, Jed Mercurio stays in for a takeaway with Jay in this week’s Out To Lunch. Jed enjoys food from Dastaan, and Jay eats from Kricket. 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 her first date with Grayson Perry, dealing with imposter syndrome, and struggling with fame, psychotherapist and author Philippa Perry stays In For Lunch with Jay Rayner. Jay and Philippa enjoy food from 45 Jermyn St. in London. For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices