Out To Lunch
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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December 19, 2023 • 37 mins
Nigel Planer – comedy star of The Young Ones, Filthy Rich and Catflap and creator of 1984 hit single ‘Hole in my Shoe’ – joins Ade for lunch as they discuss being stuntmen on set, the invention of Nigel’s character, Nicholas Craig, and the time Nigel got sent to A and E by a 10-foot chocolate éclair.
Nigel and Ade lunched at BiBo in Shoreditch: https://book.ennismore.com/restaurants/bibo/shoreditch
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December 12, 2023 • 47 mins
Katherine Parkinson - star of Here We Go, The IT Crowd and Doc Martin – joins Ade for lunch as she shares her secret to getting through panel shows in the early days, admits the majority ‘The IT Crowd’ was unscripted, and why her brothers are convinced she worked for MI5.
Please note: there is some particularly strong language in this episode.
Katherine and Ade lunched at The Walmer Castle in Notting Hill: https://www.walme...
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December 5, 2023 • 38 mins
Actor, comedian and co-writer of ‘Inside No.9’ Reece Shearsmith recollects the terrifying time he had to deliver an original monologue to his comedy hero - Victoria Wood and admits that he and comedy friends Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer and Matt Berry have a lunch club where they gossip about other comedians.
Ade and Reece had a delicious meal at Mediterranean restaurant, Toklas: https://www.toklaslondon.com/
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November 28, 2023 • 47 mins
Lead vocalist and founding member of The Selecter, Pauline Black retells a very awkward moment with Vanessa Redgrave, the reason behind changing her surname and interviewing on of her heroes, Jesse Jackson.
Ade and Pauline loved eating at the seafood restaurant, Prawn on the Lawn: https://prawnonthelawn.com/
Listen to The Selecter’s latest release ‘Human Algebra’ here: https://theselecter.net/daylight/
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November 21, 2023 • 49 mins
Anna Maxwell Martin – star of ‘Motherland’ and ‘Line of Duty’ has Ade laughing all the way through lunch. She recounts the time she and Simon Pegg got told off on the ‘Doctor Who’ set; why being a ‘monster’ in an audition landed her the role; and why she wouldn’t survive ‘I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here’.
Ahead of her upcoming appearance in TV adaptation of ‘Good Girls Guide to Murder’ and ‘Delia Balmer’ Anna and Ade din...
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November 14, 2023 • 42 mins
Comedian Ed Byrne tells Ade how he came to own a very rare Prince guitar, his love of swearing and how his best man’s speech got him the gig on ‘Mock the Week’.
Ed and Ade dine at Pizarro (Bermondsey): https://josepizarro.com/venues/pizarro-restaurant-bermondsey/
For more news about his upcoming ‘Tragedy Plus Time’ tour: https://edbyrne.com/
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November 7, 2023 • 42 mins
Bridget Christie – writer and star of ‘The Change’ joins Ade for some delicious lunch.
Bridget talks about kickstarting her comedy career in her 40s, her extensive history with motorcycles, and how she got her first job in a local newspaper at 15 years old.
Bridget and Ade dine at Bancone: https://www.bancone.co.uk/
You can watch all the first season of ‘The Change’ on Channel 4: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-...
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October 31, 2023 • 46 mins
Tony Visconti – legendary producer of David Bowie, T.Rex, and U2 joins Ade for some of London’s finest Mexican cuisine.
Over seabream and ceviche, Tony chats to Ade about auditioning Mark Bolan, why he turned down the chance to produce ‘Space Oddity’, and about his last ever phone call with David Bowie.
Tony’s new multi-disc box set, ‘Produced by Tony Visconti’ spans the producer’s six decades of work, and is available h...
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October 24, 2023 • 39 mins
Daisy Haggard – star of ‘Back to Life’ and ‘Breeders’ joins Ade for a slap-up meal.
During the chat she reveals that her daughter told everyone her mum was in prison for murder; how Daisy’s rebellious phase triggered her obsession with potatoes, and Ade bets Daisy £1,000 to finish a script.
Ahead of the series finale of ‘Breeders’ and her upcoming appearance in BBC drama ‘Boat Story’ Daisy and Ade dine at Cora Pearl: https:...
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October 17, 2023 • 45 mins
Ade lunches with Jim Howick – star of Ghosts, Horrible Histories and Sex Education.
He tells us about narrowly missing the chance to appear in the Barbie movie, how Ade's comedy ‘Bottom’ got him into drama school and we hear EXCLUSIVE information about the final season of ‘Ghosts’.
Upon the release of ‘Ghosts’ season finale and before their official book “GHOSTS: The Button
House Archives” hits shelves, Jim joins Ade at the...
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October 10, 2023 • 47 mins
Ade Edmondson lunches with Ian Rankin – the best-selling crime novelist, Diamond Dagger Award-winner, and creator of ‘Inspector Rebus’.
Ian tells us about his run-in with ‘L.A. Confidential’ author James Ellroy; how he turned down Sean Connery; and why the moors murderer, Ian Brady, asked to speak with him during the filming of his TV Show ‘Evil Thoughts’.
Plus, Ian reveals when he expects his next Rebus novel to hit the shel...
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October 3, 2023 • 37 mins
In this brand-new series of Out To Lunch, our new host Ade Edmondson lunches with the Grammy-nominated songwriter, rock icon and lead singer Chrissie Hynde. She tells us about her favourite lyrics of all time, why she's embarrassed by fame, and her unexpected role in the TV sitcom ‘Friends’. Plus, they talk about The Pretenders’ new album 'Relentless' which is out now.
Ahead of her North American Tour with Guns N’ Roses, Chrissi...
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September 22, 2023 • 1 min
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 ...
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December 13, 2022 • 54 mins
On the generosity of Nigella Lawson and the then-Prince Charles in the months before his wife’s death, hiding his boxers on top of a wardrobe at Sandringham, and finding a pocket full of happiness in every single day. For the series finale, Jay welcomes back his first ever Out To Lunch guest - actor and writer, Richard E. Grant.
Richard and Jay go back to where it all began and enjoy a delicious meal at Sartoria, London: www.sarto...
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December 6, 2022 • 40 mins
On cutting her comedy teeth writing and performing for The Real McCoy TV show, having her semi-autobiographical novel Anita & Me become a GCSE set text, and the moving story behind her father’s experience of the Partition of India. Comedian, writer, playwright, singer, journalist and actress Meera Syal goes Out To Lunch with Jay.
Meera and Jay dine on a delicious meal courtesy of Pizarro: https://josepizarro.com/venues/pizarro-r...
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December 5, 2022 • 1 min
If you could plan your perfect death, what would you do?
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Now change the word “wedding” to “funeral”...
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November 29, 2022 • 40 mins
On the genesis of The Pub Landlord, dueting with Phil Collins and definitely not being David Cameron’s first cousin. Comedian, writer and musician Al Murray goes Out To Lunch with Jay.
Al and Jay enjoy a delicious lunch aboard The Grand Duchess, London: londonshellco.com/the-grand-duchess
Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment.
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November 22, 2022 • 37 mins
On working with comedy legend Dave Allen, getting a Tory councillor sacked, and bringing an opera to his dad’s living room. Comedian, writer and activist Mark Thomas goes Out To Lunch with Jay.
Mark and Jay enjoy a locally sourced lunch at Sussex Bar & Restaurant: www.sussex-restaurant.com
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November 15, 2022 • 37 mins
On working with Armando Iannucci, her legal battle with Elton John and going down the rabbit hole of British politics. Journalist and author Marina Hyde goes Out To Lunch with Jay.
Marina and Jay enjoy a fabulous lunch at Booking Office 1869, London: booking-office.co.uk
Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment.
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