Episodes
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Who couldâve predicted that, for the final episode of the series, weâd have Derren Brown in the Dream Restaurant? OhâŠ
Derren Brown is on tour in 2025 with his new show âOnly Humanâ. Get tickets at derrenbrown.co.uk
Follow Derren on Instagram and Twitter @derrenbrown
Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.
Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.
And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.
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Russian-British stand-up, podcaster and Writerâs Guild Award winner Olga Koch has a table booked this week. Letâs hope she doesnât eat too many sweets.
Olgaâs bringing her new show âOlga Koch Comes From Moneyâ to Londonâs Soho Theatre, 3-21 Dec. Buy tickets at sohotheatre.com
Olgaâs new special âPrawn Cocktailâ is out now on YouTube. Watch it here.
Follow Olga on Instagram @kolga300 and Twitter @rocknrolga
Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.
Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.
And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The MCUâs Winter Solider â and star of âA Different Manâ and âThe Apprenticeâ â Sebastian Stan is this weekâs dream diner. But we better watch out, he might prank us.
Trigger warning: this episode contains some chat about dieting.
Sebastian stars in âA Different Manâ which is in cinemas now.
He also stars in âThe Apprenticeâ which is in cinemas now.
Follow Sebastian on Instagram @imsebastianstan
Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.
Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.
And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Comedy royalty Robert Popper â âFriday Night Dinnerâ creator and author of âThe Timewaster Lettersâ â dines with us this week. And heâs brought a list.
P.S. Can't remember if thereâs any mention of signed chopping boards in this episode, but you ainât getting one.
Robert Popperâs new book âThe Elsie Drake Letters (aged 104)â is out now, published by Hachette. Buy it here.
Follow Robert on Twitter @robertpopper and Instagram @itsrobertpopper
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.
Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.
And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.
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We welcome Bafta-winning actor and writer and âSpacedâ star Jessica Hynes to the Dream Restaurant this week, and she welcomes us to her restaurant.
P.S. Once again, this is a disclaimer to say that no one is receiving a signed chopping board. Yes, we could edit this out, but it is funny.
Jessica Hynes stars in âThe Franchiseâ which is available on HBO, Sky and streaming service NOW. Watch it here.
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.
Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.
And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.
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Royal descendent Danny Dyer has a table booked at the Dream Restaurant this week, in what must be the sweariest Off Menu yet.
Disclaimer: once again, we will not be sending anyone a signed chopping board.
Danny Dyer stars in âRivalsâ which is available to stream from Friday 18 Oct on Disney+. Watch it here.
Follow Danny on Instagram @officialdannydyer and Twitter @MrDDyer
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.
Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.
And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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âFalloutâ and âYellowjacketsâ star Ella Purnell plays the Off Menu game this week. Itâs always the quiet onesâŠ
Ella Purnell stars in Sky Original âSweetpeaâ which is available on Sky and the streaming service NOW from 10 October.
Follow Ella on Instagram @ella_purnell
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.
Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.
And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rickrolling into the Dream Restaurant this week is British pop royalty, Rick Astley. We Never thought this would happen.
Rick Astleyâs autobiography âNeverâ is out on 10th October, published by Pan Macmillan. Pre-order it here.
Rick is also on a book tour â follow him on social media for dates and tickets.
Follow Rick on Instagram @officialrickastley and Twitter @rickastley
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.
Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.
And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rukmini Iyer â author of the best-selling âRoasting Tinâ cookbooks â is this weekâs dream diner. Do we finally get an answer to 'what do I do with the heads?'
Rukmini Iyerâs new book âThe Green Cookbookâ is out now. Buy it here.
Follow Rukmini on Instagram and Twitter @missminifer
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.
Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.
And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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After nearly 6 years of Off Menu, we finally welcome friend, stand-up and podcast royalty Josh Widdicombe to the Dream Restaurant. And heâs got a bone to pick about a previous episodeâŠ
Trigger warning: this episode contains chat about dieting.
Josh Widdicombe is on tour with his new show âNot My Cup of Teaâ from September 2025. Tickets are on this sale Friday from joshwiddicombe.com
Listen to Joshâs podcast âParenting Hellâ wherever you get your podcasts.
Follow Josh on Instagram @josh_widdicombe
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.
Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.
And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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âHeartstopperâ star Joe Locke has a booking this week. We didnât actually have any tables available, but then Lisa Fox got in touch and we found room.
P.S. Under no circumstances is anyone being sent a signed chopping board. This is a joke by two professional comedians for comedic effect.
Joe Locke stars in 'Agatha All Along' which is available on Disney+ on 18 September in the US and 19 September in the UK. Watch it here.
Series 3 of âHeartstopperâ is on Netflix on 3 October. Watch it here.
Follow Joe on Instagram @joelocke03
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.
Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.
And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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âEastEndersâ (and âSpringleaf: The Audio Sitcomâ) star Natalie Cassidy is this weekâs dream diner. And maybe James is getting a part in the soap opera?
Natalie podcast âLife with Natâ is out now, wherever you get your podcasts. Listen here.
Follow Natalie on Instagram @natcass1 and Twitter @nat_cassidy
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.
Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.
And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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There ainât no party like an Off Menu party. S Clubâs Rachel Stevens joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week, and we finally find out what the S stands for.
Rachel Stevens is working with Activia to promote good gut health. For more info visit rachelstevens.com
Rachelâs autobiography âFinding My Voiceâ is out now. Buy it here.
Follow Rachel Stevens on Instagram and Twitter @msrachelstevens
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.
Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.
And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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AEW wrestler Will Ospreay is this weekâs dining guest, and heâs impressed by Ed (and Jamesâs) wrestling experience. But can he help with Jamesâs kitchen?
AEW All In is at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 25th August. Get tickets here.
AEW Dynamite/Collision is at the Utilita Arena in Cardiff tonight, Wednesday 21st August. Find any last-minute tickets here.
Follow Will on Instagram and Twitter @willospreay
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.
Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.
And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ted Lassoâs Jamie Tartt (doo-doo-da-doo-da-doo), Phil Dunster, introduces some new vocabulary to the Dream Restaurant this week. And donât forget, tune in to Comic Relief.
Phil Dunster stars in âOklahoma! in Concertâ at Londonâs Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 19th and 20th August. Get tickets at oklahomaconcert.co.uk
Follow Phil on Instagram and Twitter @phildunster
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.
Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.
And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Superb stand-up, writer and podcaster Amy Annette â who, already, is frequently mentioned on Off Menu â is this weekâs guest. Remember: always order an extra egg in a ramen.
Amy Annetteâs debut solo show âThick Skinâ is at the Edinburgh Fringe, Pleasance Courtyard, until the 25th August. Buy tickets here.
Listen to Amyâs podcast âWhat Women Wantâ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Follow Amy on Instagram and Twitter @theamyannette
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.
Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.
And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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âBlack Opsâ star and BAFTA-nominated actor Hammed Animashaun has a booking this week. But will Colonel Sanders and Mr Kipling be dining with him?
Hammed Animashaun is currently starring in âKiss Me Kateâ at the Barbican Theatre in London until 14 September. Get tickets at kissmekatemusical.com
Follow Hammed on Instagram @hammedhamz
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.
Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.
And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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âDerry Girlsâ and âThe Decameronâ star Saoirse-Monica Jackson joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. And weâre all getting Nike ticks shaved on our heads.
Saoirse-Monica Jackson stars in âThe Decameronâ which launched on Netflix on 25th July. Watch it here.
Follow Saoirse-Monica on Instagram @saoirsemonicajackson
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.
Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.
And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Model-turned-stand-up comic Michelle de Swarte is this weekâs guest diner. And Ed and James are amazed to find out she doesnât know a childhood song.
Trigger warning: this episode has chat about dieting.
Michelle de Swarteâs new sitcom âSpentâ is on BBC Two, Mondays at 10pm. Watch is on BBC iPlayer.
Follow Michelle on Instagram @michelledeswarte
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.
Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.
And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Dream Restaurant is taking bookings for its 12th series, and our first diner is âTaskmasterâ and âAlmaâs Not Normalâ star Sophie Willan. Woo!
Watch series one of âAlmaâs Not Normalâ on BBC iPlayer. Series two is coming soon.
Follow Sophie on Instagram @sophiewillan
Tickets for âOff Menu: Live in Londonâ go on sale this Friday 12th July at 10am. Visit offmenupodcast.co.uk for details.
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.
Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.
And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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