Episodes

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

    Joanna Lumley, parsnip gnocchi with sage & garlic mushrooms and a Gavi
    Feb 12 2025
    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, 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 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 dish@waitrose.co.uk 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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    37 mins
  • Steve Coogan, potato, cheese & onion pie and a rhubarb & pear crumble

    Steve Coogan, potato, cheese & onion pie and a rhubarb & pear crumble
    Feb 5 2025
    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 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 dish@waitrose.co.uk 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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    38 mins
  • The Dish Awards 2024 with Nick and Angela, a cheese board and a negroni sbagliato

    The Dish Awards 2024 with Nick and Angela, a cheese board and a negroni sbagliato
    Dec 24 2024
    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 dish@waitrose.co.uk 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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    32 mins
  • Tom Holland, Christmas dinner with all the trimmings

    Tom Holland, Christmas dinner with all the trimmings
    Dec 18 2024
    Nick and Angela continue their Christmas tradition and welcome a Hollywood star to Dish HQ. Born and raised in South-West London, Tom Holland’s career began on the West End, when he won the part of Billy Elliot in 2008. He went on to star in the critically-acclaimed film, The Impossible with Naomi Watts in 2012. He is best known for his role as Spider-Man and his first foray into the Marvel Universe came in Captain America: Civil War in 2016. He has since reprised the role in Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and several Avengers movies. Tom Holland is here to celebrate the launch of Bero, his new alcohol-free beer. Angela prepares a festive feast of slow-cooked pork shoulder with peas & mint with roast potatoes with rosemary salt, sticky pigs in blankets, the best cauliflower cheese, by Martha Collison and orange & honey glazed carrots. The experts at Waitrose pair this with a No.1 Piccini Chianti Classico Riserva. To finish, Angela makes Tom’s favourite, orange Jaffa cakes and serves some No.1 brown butter mince pies. This episode is the perfect end to another wonderful year on Dish. Nick and Angela share their plans for the holidays and we find out what happens at a Holland family Christmas. Our trio pull crackers and read some Spider-Man-themed 'dad jokes', while Tom reveals what Zendaya really thinks of his cooking. 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 dish@waitrose.co.uk 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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    49 mins
  • Rob Brydon, rib eye steak with tarragon, parsley & garlic butter and a Barolo

    Rob Brydon, rib eye steak with tarragon, parsley & garlic butter and a Barolo
    Dec 11 2024
    In this festive episode of Dish, Nick and Angela are joined by the beloved Welsh actor, comedian and broadcaster, Rob Brydon MBE. Rob’s career began on radio before his BBC Two mockumentary Marion and Geoff put him on the TV map in 2000. Career highlights include his portrayal of Uncle Bryn in Gavin and Stacey, and The Trip with Steve Coogan, a sitcom that has now reached cult status. Rob has presented the BBC’s Would I Lie to You since 2009 and hosts his own podcast, Brydon &, which is now in its seventh series. Nick mixes a gin & tonic for Rob, while Angela prepares a rib eye steak with tarragon, parsley & garlic butter, potato dauphinoise by Julius Roberts and roasted cabbage with anchoïade by Tara Wigley. The experts at Waitrose pair this with a Terre Da Vino Barolo Riserva Docg. Rob Brydon is the epitome of entertainment. Having supplied a very detailed email on his food preferences, Nick and Angela dive into his thoughts on condiments, his passion for kiwis and his problem with mushrooms. Rob talks about the Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special and treats us to a selection of his incredible impressions! Find Angela's Christmas menu with Dishpatch, the restaurant-quality meal delivery experts, on Waitrose Entertaining. 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 dish@waitrose.co.uk 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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    44 mins
  • Stephen Fry, one-pot cod with peppers, tomatoes & potatoes and a pinot noir

    Stephen Fry, one-pot cod with peppers, tomatoes & potatoes and a pinot noir
    Dec 4 2024
    Nick and Angela welcome the legendary Stephen Fry, a true polymath whose career spans acting, writing, comedy, and broadcasting. From his early days at Cambridge with Hugh Laurie to his iconic roles in Blackadder and QI, Stephen has captivated audiences for decades. He is here to discuss Odyssey, the final book in his Greek mythology series. Nick serves Stephen some gildas, and his favourite drink, a vodka and soda. While Angela prepares ricotta filled peppers with salsa verde and crab, avocado sriracha cucumber boats, followed by a delicious one pot-cod with peppers, tomatoes and potatoes. The experts at Waitrose pair this with a Calmel Joseph organic pinot noir. Stephen shares fascinating stories and facts (of course), including a heartwarming tale involving his dear friend Nigella Lawson. This is a fun conversation with great food talk, and insights into life in the spotlight. Stephen Fry is exquisite company and this episode is a warm and entertaining way to kick off December. Find Angela's Christmas menu with Dishpatch, the restaurant quality meal kit experts, on Waitrose Entertaining. 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 dish@waitrose.co.uk 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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    41 mins
  • Matthew Macfadyen, porchetta with salsa verde & crackling and a Primitivo

    Matthew Macfadyen, porchetta with salsa verde & crackling and a Primitivo
    Nov 27 2024
    Born in Norfolk, Matthew Macfadyen recently celebrated his 50th birthday. His father’s job took the family overseas when he was young, and he grew up in places like Indonesia before returning to the UK to attend RADA. Matthew’s career began on the BBC show, Spooks in 2002. From there he went on to star in Frost/Nixon in 2008, Robin Hood in 2010 and The Three Musketeers in 2011. Matthew played Tom Wambsgans in the smash-hit TV series Succession, winning Baftas, SAG Awards, Emmys, and Golden Globes for his performance. He is here to talk about his appearance in the Waitrose Christmas advert. Nick mixes Matthew his favourite drink, tonic water and bitters, while Angela prepares porchetta with salsa verde & crackling. The experts at Waitrose pair this with a Primitivo from Puglia, Italy. Our trio tuck into the No.1 red velvet bauble dessert for pudding. Nick and Angela quiz Matthew on his biggest roles. He talks about his love of Southeast Asian cuisine, his plans for Christmas, and shares why refuses to make his wife Keeley Hawes, her favourite sandwich. Find Angela's Christmas menu with Dishpatch, the restaurant quality meal kit experts, on Waitrose Entertaining. You can now watch full episodes of Dish on 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 dish@waitrose.co.uk 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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    34 mins
  • Vanessa Williams, tomato & vodka bucatini with crispy pancetta pangritata and a barbera

    Vanessa Williams, tomato & vodka bucatini with crispy pancetta pangritata and a barbera
    Nov 20 2024
    Vanessa Williams is a singer, actress and author born in Upstate New York. In 1983, she made history as the first African American woman to be crowned Miss America, an achievement that was overshadowed by racism and a media storm. Despite the controversy, Vanessa went on to carve out a celebrated career in entertainment. As a singer, she released 13 studio albums, earning multiple Grammy and Tony nominations. Beyond music, she is known for her iconic role as Wilhelmina Slater in Ugly Betty and is currently treading the boards as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada musical in London's West End. Angela prepares a delicious tomato & vodka bucatini with crispy pancetta pangritata while Nick pours an Araldica Barbera D'Asti Superiore, recommended by the experts at Waitrose. Vanessa Williams brings some Hollywood glamour to the Dish table for our 100th episode. Our trio talks New York City takeaways, Vanessa shares her family’s favourite pasta recipe and she explains how she and Stanley Tucci are connected IRL (in the real world). Find Angela's Christmas menu with Dishpatch, the restaurant meal kit experts, on Waitrose Entertaining. 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 dish@waitrose.co.ukand 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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    39 mins