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Out To Lunch

Sony Music Entertainment
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
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Episodes

Phil Rosenthal

On directing Bill Clinton, getting fired from NYC Met Museum, and the key to writing a hit sitcom. 'Everybody Loves Raymond' creator and star of Netflix's 'Somebody Feed Phil', Phil Rosenthal, joins Jay for this week's episode. With cameo appearances from his wife and daughter, Phil meets Jay over video call from LA to London for takeaway and a lot of laughs. Phil enjoys food from Kismet Rotisserie in LA: https://kismetla.com/kismet-rotisserie-chicken While Jay orders from London's Bird: https:/...

Nov 03, 202036 minSeason 4Ep. 9

Dolly Alderton

On dating apps, movie protagonist syndrome and life as an agony aunt. Author, journalist and co-host of The High Low podcast, Dolly Alderton, joins Jay for a spot of lunch high above London at The Shard, to share stories and delicious food. Jay and Dolly eat at Hutong: https://hutong.co.uk A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 27, 202043 minSeason 4Ep. 8

David Lammy

On being friends with Barack Obama, Labour under Corbyn v under Starmer, and his new book 'Tribes', MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Justice David Lammy joins Jay for a socially distanced lunch in Soho. Jay and David eat at Roka in Charlotte Street. For more info: https://www.rokarestaurant.com/ A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 202043 minSeason 4Ep. 7

Deborah Frances-White

On the sexism found on the comedy circuit, why dessert is a feminist issue, and why she turned to dancing in lockdown - host of The Guilty Feminist podcast, comedian, and screenwriter Deborah Frances-White is In for Lunch with Jay as the pair chat and eat over video-call. Jay orders from MamaLan - https://mamalan.co.uk/ and Deborah gets food from Rice Error, London, UK- https://www.riceerror.com/ A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Oct 13, 202043 minSeason 4Ep. 6

James May

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

Oct 06, 202045 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Jo Brand

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

Sep 29, 202035 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Richard Osman

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

Sep 22, 202045 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Lance Reddick

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

Sep 15, 202038 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Minnie Driver

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

Sep 08, 202046 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Season 4 Apéritif

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

Sep 01, 20202 min

Season 3 - Second Helpings

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 Mer...

Jul 28, 202032 minSeason 3Ep. 14

Shappi Khorsandi

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 podc...

Jul 21, 202037 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Fay Ripley

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

Jul 14, 202042 minSeason 3Ep. 12

OTL Merch has landed!

OTL news hot off the press… to get your hands on a new range of delicious Merch, head to: https://outtolunch.backstreetmerch.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 10, 20201 min

Charlie Brooker

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

Jul 07, 202043 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Romesh Ranganathan

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

Jun 30, 202044 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Tom Kerridge

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

Jun 23, 202043 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Sharon Horgan

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

Jun 16, 202038 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Dita Von Teese

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

Jun 09, 202054 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Russell Tovey

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

Jun 02, 202038 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Gary Neville

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 podcastcho...

May 26, 202046 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Jessie Buckley

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

May 19, 202040 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Ed Balls

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

May 12, 202039 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Edgar Wright

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

May 05, 202049 minSeason 3Ep. 2

George Ezra

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

Apr 28, 202042 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Trailer - Out To Lunch... stays In For Lunch

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, Jessie Buckley and Ed Balls. Plus we'll be releasing some typical Out To Lunch episodes recorded befo...

Apr 21, 20201 min

Season 2 Trimmings

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

Dec 17, 201939 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Aisling Bea

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

Dec 10, 201949 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Kathy Burke

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

Dec 03, 201942 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Eddie Marsan

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

Nov 26, 201942 minSeason 2Ep. 10
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