Podcast Episodes

Ep 168: Alison Spittle

Episode 168

Wheel of Misfortune podcaster and soup-erb stand-up Alison Spittle has a reservation at the Dream Restaurant this week.

Listen to Alison's podcast ‘Wheel of Misfortune’ on BBC Sounds.

Follow Alison o…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Ep 167: Rina Sawayama

Episode 167

Will this guest be eating to XS? Hyperpop superstar Rina Sawayama orders her dream meal this week. And James is trying to scare people with olive oil.

Rina Sawayama's new album 'Hold the Girl' is out…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Ep 166: Paul Chowdhry

Episode 166

Things get spooky – or should we say ‘sinistro’ – in this week’s episode with stand-up and Taskmaster star Paul Chowdhry.

Paul Chowdhry is on tour with ‘Family Friendly Comedian (No Children). Buy ti…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Ep 165: Richard Ayoade

Episode 165

BAFTA-winning actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker Richard Ayoade has a table booked this week. And he knows the way to James's heart.

Richard Ayoade’s children's book ‘The Book That No One Wanted T…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Announcement! Off Menu: The Christmas Dinner Party - live show in London - on sale this Wednesday

Dream Restaurant Announcement!

Off Menu: The Christmas Dinner Party

Live at London’s Southbank Centre, Royal Festival Hall

Tuesday 20 December 2022

Tickets go on sale this Wednesday 5th October 10am from…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Ep 164: Richard E Grant

Episode 164

No Camberwell Carrots are on the menu in this week’s episode with – yet another national treasure – Richard E Grant.

Richard E Grant’s new book ‘A Pocketful of Happiness’ is published in hardback by …

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Ep 163: Rylan Clark

Episode 163

Welcome to the Dream Restaurant Rylan Clark we’ve been expecting you for a long time! A guest we’ve been trying to book since day one, and he doesn’t disappoint.

Rylan Clark’s new book ‘Ten: The Deca…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Ep 162: Matt Lucas

Episode 162

Do be happy, don't be sad – when you listen to this week’s episode of the Off Menu podcast with special guest, Matt Lucas.

Matt Lucas hosts ‘The Great British Bake Off’ which is on Tuesdays, 8pm, Cha…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Ep 161: Flo & Joan

Episode 161

Gotcha! Musical comedy duo Flo & Joan – aka sisters Nicola and Rosie – order their dream menus this week.

Flo & Joan are on tour with ‘Sweet Release’. Go to floandjoan.com for dates

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Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Ep 160: Sir Lenny Henry

Episode 160

We’re back in National Treash territory as we welcome our first Knight of the Realm to the Dream Restaurant: Sir Lenny Henry.

Lenny Henry’s ‘Rising to the Surface’ is published by Faber & Faber on 1 S…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago