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• Chris O’Dowd, sticky pulled pork and a pickled salad and a whisky

  Nick and Angela welcome another Irish guest to Dish HQ. Chris O'Dowd is an award-winning actor, writer and director. He was born in Boyle, County Roscommon, and studied politics at University College Dublin, later enrolling at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Chris played Roy Trenneman in The IT Crowd on Channel 4, which helped him secure his Hollywood debut in Bridesmaids in 2011. He created and starred in Moone Boy in 2012, a semi-autobiographical, Emmy-winning series set in his hometown. Chris wrote, directed and acted in his new show Small Town, Big Story, a Sky original featuring Christina Hendricks Paddy Considine. Nick pours Chris a whisky and the pair snack on Keogh's crisps while Angela prepares sticky pulled pork and a shredded quick pickled salad. The experts at Waitrose pair this meal with a Calmel & Joseph organic pinot noir. Chris O’Dowd is very charming company and tickles Nick and Angela with tales of his pet tortoise. He recalls what life was like when the family lived in LA and shares the inspiration for his new show Small Town, Big Story. This episode talks about kids getting involved in cooking; while it's always a win, younger children should be supervised by an adult when using kitchen equipment, including the air fryers mentioned. You can now watch full episodes of Dish on YouTube  All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish We can’t all have a Michelin star chef in the kitchen, but you can ask Angela for help. Send your dilemmas to [email protected] and she’ll try to answer them in a future episode. Dish is a S:E Creative Studio production for Waitrose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Keeley Hawes, slow-cooked beef rib ragù and a Primitivo

  Nick and Angela welcome a highly anticipated guest to Dish HQ. Keeley Hawes was born and raised in Central London. She won a scholarship to the Sylvia Young Theatre School and landed her first big job opposite Richard E. Grant in Dennis Potter’s Karaoke in 1996. Today, Keeley Hawes is one of British television’s finest actors, with leading roles in the biggest shows of the last decade. Her performances in Line of Duty, Bodyguard and It’s a Sin received critical acclaim and kept audiences on the edge of their seats. In 2024 she starred in the Netflix drama Scoop alongside Gillian Anderson, Billie Piper and Rufus Sewell, and right now you can watch her in the BBC adaptation of Gill Hornby’s bestselling novel Miss Austen on BBC iPlayer. Keeley’s husband, Matthew Macfadyen, talked about his wife’s favourite homemade sandwich on his episode of Dish in November 2024; curious, Angela makes one to share.  For main, Angela prepares a delicious slow-cooked beef rib ragù with fresh pasta, and the experts at Waitrose pair this with a pazzia primitivo di manduria. Nick and Angela are honoured to host Keeley Hawes on her first ever podcast! Our trio discuss Keeley’s preference for snacking over cooking, the legacy of Jane Austen and what it’s like to be one of the most recognisable faces in the UK. You can now watch full episodes of Dish on YouTube  All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish We can’t all have a Michelin star chef in the kitchen, but you can ask Angela for help. Send your dilemmas to [email protected] and she’ll try to answer them in a future episode. Dish is a S:E Creative Studio production for Waitrose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Joanna Lumley, parsnip gnocchi with sage & garlic mushrooms and a Gavi

  There is majesty in the air as Nick and Ange welcome TV royalty to Dish HQ. Dame Joanna Lumley was born in India, she attended boarding school in the UK before beginning a career in modelling in the 1960s. She transitioned into acting with early roles in Coronation Street and The New Avengers before becoming a household name as Patsy Stone in Absolutely Fabulous—a role that earned her three Bafta awards. Joanna loves to travel and is celebrated for her TV documentaries exploring Japan, India, the Nile, the Silk Road, and the Trans-Siberian Railway. In film, she lent her voice to Tim Burton animations, including Corpse Bride and James & the Giant Peach, and starred in Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street. You can watch her latest show, Amandaland—a spin-off of Motherland—on BBC iPlayer now. Nick pours Joanna an elderflower pressé while Angela prepares parsnip gnocchi with sage & garlic  mushrooms. The experts at Waitrose pair this with an Italian white wine, La Monetta Gavi Piedmont. Prepare to be enchanted by Dame Joanna Lumley! During her chat with Nick and Angela, she discusses her 40 years of vegetarianism, looks back on the laughs on Absolutely Fabulous, and, in honor of Valentine’s Day, shares the secret to a long and happy marriage. You can now watch full episodes of Dish on YouTube  All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish We can’t all have a Michelin star chef in the kitchen, but you can ask Angela for help. Send your dilemmas to [email protected] and she’ll try to answer them in a future episode. Dish is a S:E Creative Studio production for Waitrose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Steve Coogan, potato, cheese & onion pie and a rhubarb & pear crumble

  Nick and Angela welcome their first guest of series 7 to Dish HQ. Legendary actor, comedian, writer and producer Steve Coogan was born in Lancashire. His career began on Spitting Image in the 80s, and he is most celebrated for his portrayal of the iconic Alan Partridge. He has earned critical acclaim for roles in Philomena, Stan & Ollie and The Reckoning, in which he played Jimmy Savile, and is back on the West End stage after a 28-year hiatus for a sold-out run of Dr Strangelove. His new Channel 4 drama, Brian and Maggie, is out now. Nick mixes a non-alcoholic Mother Root for Steve, while Angela prepares one of his favourite meals, a potato, cheese & onion pie. The experts at Waitrose pair this with a Le Arenarie Vermentino di Gallura. For dessert, our trio tuck into a rhubarb & pear crumble. Steve Coogan gives some hilarious insights into his cult show The Trip with Rob Brydon, sharing a great story about Anna Wintour. He talks Alan Partridge, of course, and weighs in on the best way to heat baked beans. You can now watch full episodes of Dish on YouTube  All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish We can’t all have a Michelin star chef in the kitchen, but you can ask Angela for help. Send your dilemmas to [email protected] and she’ll try to answer them in a future episode. Dish is a S:E Creative Studio production for Waitrose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• The Dish Awards 2024 with Nick and Angela, a cheese board and a negroni sbagliato

  On the inaugural Dish Awards, Nick and Angela celebrate their favourite guests, moments and recipes of the year. Nick mixes a negroni sbagliato, while Angela assembles a delicious cheese board with No.1 French Blue D’Affinois cheese, No.1 Comté AOP, No.1 Cornish Quartz Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese, No.1 Nocellara Olives, Waitrose Pickled Cornichons & Onions, No.1 All Butter Aged Gouda Crispies, No.1 Cornish Quartz Cheddar Shortbread, No.1 Spanish Membrillo Paste, No.1 Specially Selected Nut Medley and No.1 Seeded Dark Rye Sourdough Crackers. Watch a special extended version of The Dish Awards 2024 on YouTube  A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish We can’t all have a Michelin star chef in the kitchen, but you can ask Angela for help. Send your dilemmas to [email protected] and she’ll try to answer when we return for series 7 in February 2025. Dish is a S:E Creative Studio production for Waitrose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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