Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Plosive

Comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite special guests into their magical restaurant to each choose their favourite starter, main course, side dish, dessert and drink. Ever wanted to eat your dream meal? It's time to order Off Menu.

  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Ep 269: Robert Popper

    Comedy royalty Robert Popper – ‘Friday Night Dinner’ creator and author of ‘The Timewaster Letters’ – dines with us this week. And he’s brought a list.


    P.S. Can't remember if there’s any mention of signed chopping boards in this episode, but you ain’t getting one.


    Robert Popper’s new book ‘The Elsie Drake Letters (aged 104)’ 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.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 October 2024, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    Ep 268: Jessica Hynes

    We welcome Bafta-winning actor and writer and ‘Spaced’ 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 ‘The Franchise’ 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.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 October 2024, 3:00 am
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Ep 267: Danny Dyer

    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 ‘Rivals’ 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.

    16 October 2024, 3:00 am
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    Ep 266: Ella Purnell

    ‘Fallout’ and ‘Yellowjackets’ star Ella Purnell plays the Off Menu game this week. It’s always the quiet ones…


    Ella Purnell stars in Sky Original ‘Sweetpea’ 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.

    9 October 2024, 3:00 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Ep 265: Rick Astley

    Rickrolling into the Dream Restaurant this week is British pop royalty, Rick Astley. We Never thought this would happen.


    Rick Astley’s autobiography ‘Never’ is out on 10th October, published by Pan Macmillan. Pre-order it here.

    Rick is also on a book tour – 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.

    2 October 2024, 3:00 am
  • 58 minutes 46 seconds
    Ep 264: Rukmini Iyer

    Rukmini Iyer – author of the best-selling ‘Roasting Tin’ cookbooks – is this week’s dream diner. Do we finally get an answer to 'what do I do with the heads?'


    Rukmini Iyer’s new book ‘The Green Cookbook’ 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.

    25 September 2024, 3:00 am
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    Ep 263: Josh Widdicombe

    After nearly 6 years of Off Menu, we finally welcome friend, stand-up and podcast royalty Josh Widdicombe to the Dream Restaurant. And he‘s got a bone to pick about a previous episode…


    Trigger warning: this episode contains chat about dieting.


    Josh Widdicombe is on tour with his new show ‘Not My Cup of Tea’ from September 2025. Tickets are on this sale Friday from joshwiddicombe.com

    Listen to Josh’s podcast ‘Parenting Hell’ 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.

    18 September 2024, 3:00 am
  • 55 minutes 24 seconds
    Ep 262: Joe Locke

    ‘Heartstopper’ star Joe Locke has a booking this week. We didn’t 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 ‘Heartstopper’ 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.

    11 September 2024, 3:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Ep 261: Natalie Cassidy

    ‘EastEnders’ (and ‘Springleaf: The Audio Sitcom’) star Natalie Cassidy is this week’s dream diner. And maybe James is getting a part in the soap opera?


    Natalie podcast ‘Life with Nat’ 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.

    4 September 2024, 3:00 am
  • 59 minutes 18 seconds
    Ep 260: Rachel Stevens

    There ain’t no party like an Off Menu party. S Club’s 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

    Rachel’s autobiography ‘Finding My Voice’ 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.

    28 August 2024, 3:00 am
  • 55 minutes 41 seconds
    Ep 259: Will Ospreay

    AEW wrestler Will Ospreay is this week’s dining guest, and he’s impressed by Ed (and James’s) wrestling experience. But can he help with James’s 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.

    21 August 2024, 3:00 am
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