On working with Emma Thompson, leaving her high-flying finance career for comedy, and having a mango dealer. Comedian and actor Sindhu Vee goes Out To Lunch with Jay Rayner. Sindhu and Jay enjoy a delicious Creole meal at Louie, London: https://louie-london.com/ Sindhu is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August with hit show Alphabet from Aug 18-28. Go to sindhuvee.com for more details. Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch. Out To Lunch is a Someth...
May 31, 2022•35 min•Season 7Ep. 13
On being Gordon Ramsay’s protégé, receiving backlash from Stephen Fry, and keeping restaurant kitchens open late for special guests. Chef and presenter Angela Hartnett goes Out To Lunch with Jay Rayner. Angela and Jay enjoy a delicious lunch at The French House, London: http://www.frenchhousesoho.com/ Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch. Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
May 24, 2022•36 min•Season 7Ep. 12
On performing at Glastonbury with Snoop Dog, being the subject of racism at the Venice Biennale, and remembering music entrepreneur, DJ and SBTV founder, Jamal Edwards. Rapper and television presenter Tinie goes Out to Lunch with Jay Rayner. Tinie and Jay share a delicious meal courtesy of the nose-to-tail Italian-inspired diner Manteca in Shoreditch, London: https://www.mantecarestaurant.co.uk/ Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Els...
May 17, 2022•38 min•Season 7Ep. 11
On early conversations with Sir Ian Mckellen about coming out, writing fan letters to Laurence Olivier and being ‘the funeral’ in Four Weddings and a Funeral. Actor, writer and director Simon Callow goes Out To Lunch with Jay Rayner. Simon and Jay enjoy a delicious meal at 10 Greek Street, London: https://www.10greekstreet.com/ Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment. Learn more...
May 10, 2022•38 min•Season 7Ep. 10
On her fiancé’s recent life-altering accident, being banned from Twitter three times, and shooting James Bond’s gun. Actor Amanda Abbington goes Out To Lunch with Jay Rayner. Amanda and Jay enjoy a delicious lunch at Riding House Café, London: https://ridinghouse.cafe/ Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 03, 2022•37 min•Season 7Ep. 9
On stealing his Mum's Valium, dining next to Margaret Thatcher, and the early antics of Madness. Singer-songwriter, musician, radio personality and actor Suggs goes Out to Lunch with Jay Rayner. Suggs and Jay share a meal courtesy of the wine workshop and kitchen 28-50 in Kensington, London: https://2850southken.co.uk/ Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment. Learn more about yo...
Apr 26, 2022•43 min•Season 7Ep. 8
On getting “mixed reviews” from Jamie Oliver, working with Gordon Ramsay, and Hersha Patel receiving death threats because of his viral videos. Comedian and YouTuber Nigel Ng goes Out To Lunch with Jay Rayner. Nigel and Jay share a delicious meal at Min Jiang, London: https://www.minjiang.co.uk/ Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
Apr 19, 2022•38 min•Season 7Ep. 7
On going viral, her BAFTA nomination, and being a self-proclaimed aggy feminist. Comedian, musician, actress and presenter Rachel Parris goes Out to Lunch with Jay. Rachel and Jay enjoy authentic Sichuan cuisine at Barshu in London: https://barshurestaurant.co.uk/ For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 12, 2022•36 min•Season 7Ep. 6
On playing the ukulele with Sam Neill, living with Nish Kumar and how no one should ever date comedians. Writer, actor and comedian Rose Matafeo goes Out To Lunch with Jay Rayner. Rose and Jay enjoy a delicious Thai meal at Greyhound Café, London: https://greyhoundcafe.uk/ Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
Apr 05, 2022•34 min•Season 7Ep. 5
On filming a Comic Relief video alongside Tom Jones, receiving a private performance from Shirley Bassey, and getting voicemail messages from Ronnie Corbett. Welsh actor, comedian, impressionist, presenter, singer and writer Rob Brydon goes out to lunch with Jay Rayner. Rob and Jay enjoy a delicious three course Italian meal courtesy of Signor Sassi in Knightsbridge, London: https://signorsassi.co.uk/ Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Out To Lunch is a Somethi...
Mar 29, 2022•41 min•Season 7Ep. 4
On receiving a Cardi B candle from Daniel Radcliffe, witnessing Tom Cruise break his ankle, and working alongside her idol Olivia Colman. Actor and character comedian Lolly Adefope goes out to lunch with Jay Rayner. Lolly and Jay enjoy a delicious Chinese feast at A. Wong, London: https://www.awong.co.uk/ Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Mar 22, 2022•34 min•Season 7Ep. 3
On playing piano with Black Sabbath in attendance, his friendship with the late comedian Sean Lock, and the experience of winning Strictly Come Dancing. For this episode, actor, comedian, musician, and singer Bill Bailey goes out to lunch with Jay. Bill and Jay enjoy a delicious meal courtesy of The Wigmore, London: https://the-wigmore.co.uk/ Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainm...
Mar 15, 2022•47 min•Season 7Ep. 2
On “coming out” as Jewish, being recommended the best therapist he’s ever had by John Cleese, and why he chose celibacy for years. For the first episode in a brand new series, actor, presenter, writer and producer Stephen Fry goes out to lunch with Jay Rayner.. Stephen and Jay enjoy the finest seafood at Wiltons Restaurant, London: https://wiltons.co.uk/ Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Musi...
Mar 08, 2022•47 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Stephen Fry, Rose Matafeo, Bill Bailey, Lolly Adefope, Rachel Parris, Rob Brydon and many more join Jay Rayner for a brand new series of Out To Lunch. Watch out for weekly episodes from Tuesday 8th March 2022, delivering mouth-watering conversation straight from the best restaurants in town. And if that doesn’t sate your appetite, subscribe on Apple Podcasts for an exclusive bonus episode every month: The Cheese Course. Jay reconnects with a previous guest over a plate of the finest cheese. What...
Mar 01, 2022•2 min
On kissing Julia Roberts, featuring as a pin up in the gay Doctor Who fanzine, and his life as a “shouty” activist. For this, the final episode in the season, actor and theatre director Sam West goes out to lunch with Jay Rayner. Sam and Jay are served a delicious three-course meal in the William Kent Room at The Ritz, London: https://www.theritzlondon.com/dine-with-us/the-ritz-restaurant/ For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Out To Lunch is a Someth...
Dec 21, 2021•39 min•Season 6Ep. 13
On geeking out with Prince, recording Sheridan Smith behind a mattress, and his relationship with Simon Cowell. Musician Gary Barlow goes Out to Lunch with Jay Rayner. Gary and Jay indulge in a delicious meal courtesy of chef Richard Corrigan’s flagship restaurant, Corrigan’s Bar and Restaurant, Mayfair, London: https://www.corrigansmayfair.co.uk/ For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production. Learn m...
Dec 14, 2021•38 min•Season 6Ep. 12
On singing backing vocals for Ed Sheeran, getting called out for tax-avoidance by David Cameron, and losing his virginity. Comedian, presenter and writer Jimmy Carr goes out to lunch with Jay. Jimmy and Jay enjoy delicious Chinese food at Royal China Club Baker St, London: https://www.royalchinagroup.co.uk/ For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
Dec 07, 2021•39 min•Season 6Ep. 11
On playing chess with Chadwick Boseman, singing posthumous duets with Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole, and the recent grief of losing his brother to Covid-19. Grammy-Award winning singer and songwriter Gregory Porter goes out to lunch with Jay. Gregory and Jay tuck into a delicious meal from Holborn Dining Room: https://holborndiningroom.com/ enjoyed in the beautiful Scarfes Bar: https://scarfesbar.com/ Find all of Gregory’s upcoming tour dates here: https://www.gregoryporter.com/tour/ For off...
Nov 30, 2021•40 min•Season 6Ep. 10
On hearing Leonardo DiCaprio practice the Oscar speech that never happened, attending weekend house parties at Mo Mowlam’s royal residence, and being moved to tears during filming for his recent documentary, comedian and presenter Patrick Kielty goes Out to Lunch with Jay Rayner. Patrick and Jay indulge in a delicious meal courtesy of Otto’s French Restaurant, London: https://www.ottos-restaurant.com/ For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Out To Lunch...
Nov 23, 2021•42 min•Season 6Ep. 9
On hunting down two South African neo-Nazi terrorists, entering the most dangerous prison in the world with a bishop for protection, and being asked to infiltrate Al-Qaeda, author, journalist, and documentary filmmaker Simon Reeve weighs up the value of these high adrenaline adventures against the reality of leaving his son for weeks at a time, when he goes out to lunch with Jay Rayner. Simon Reeve and Jay enjoy a delicious steak at Gaucho, London Bridge: https://gauchorestaurants.com/restaurant...
Nov 16, 2021•39 min•Season 6Ep. 8
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/collections/out-to-lunch Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production. Learn more about your ad...
Nov 09, 2021•41 min•Season 6Ep. 7
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://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production. Learn mo...
Nov 02, 2021•40 min•Season 6Ep. 6
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 Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
Oct 26, 2021•42 min•Season 6Ep. 5
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 afternoon tea spread, including the famous Chelsea Buns, from Tim Hayward at Fitzbillies, Cambridge: https://...
Oct 19, 2021•44 min•Season 6Ep. 4
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 The Intercontinental in London: https://www.theorandall.com For official show merch, head to: https://...
Oct 12, 2021•35 min•Season 6Ep. 3
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://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production. Learn mor...
Oct 05, 2021•40 min•Season 6Ep. 2
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 Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
Sep 28, 2021•39 min•Season 6Ep. 1
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 ad-free. Delicious. All of that is available exclusively for just £1.79 a month and you can try it fre...
Sep 23, 2021•6 min
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 podcast app of choice so you’re never left hungry. A Somethin’ Else / Jay Rayner production. For officia...
Sep 21, 2021•2 min
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.co.uk) and Rosa’s Thai Restaurant, Brixton (https://www.rosasthaicafe.com/locations/rosas-thai-resta...
Jul 20, 2021•36 min•Season 5Ep. 22
