Hello and welcome to Spooning With Mark Wogan 

In this episode, Mark Wogan gives you another chance to hear his episode with comedian  Jimmy Carr and the knowledge of all food, Ewan Venters, who both chat about their favourite and least favourite Christmas foods as we wrap up the Christmas celebrations.

Plus, we have a Mince Pie taste test between Selfridges, Fortnum & Mason and Sainsbury's. And we find out the best way to eat caviar.

This podcast was recorded at The Mount Street Restaurant in Mayfair with dishes cooked by Executive Chef James Shears.

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Hello and welcome to Spooning With Mark Wogan.

This week Mark is joined by comedian, Virgin Radio presenter and author Leigh Francis.

Leigh opens up about the difference between Keith Lemon and Leigh Francis, his hatred of seeds and nuts and Mark tries to change Leigh's mind on olives.

Leigh's single Christmas Pigs is out to download now from https://leighfrancis.ffm.to/christmaspigs

Leigh's book Leigh,Myself and I is available to buy from all good bookshops now

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Hello and welcome to Spooning With Mark Wogan.

On this episode, Mark is joined by food writer, Tom Parker Bowles.

Tom reveals the secrets to the royal family banquets, Mark and Tom take on the Carolina Reaper Challenge and Mark tries to change Tom's mind on goats cheese

Tom's book, Cooking And The Crown is out to buy now.

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Hello and welcome to Spooning With Mark Wogan.

On this episode, Mark is joined by adventurer and TV presenter Ben Fogle.

Ben opens up about his rise to fame post Castaway 2000, his love of marmite, eating a baboon's hand and Mark tries to change Ben's mind on offal.

You can see Ben Fogle on his Wild Tour by visiting https://nothird.co.uk/live-shows/ben-fogle/

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Hello and welcome to Spooning With Mark Wogan.

On this episode you will hear from presenter Adam Richman.

Adam reflects on his time filming the worldwide smash hit Man Vs Food, how he was bought up on home cooked Jewish food like gefilte fish and latkes and Mark tries to change Adam's mind on liquorice.

This episode was filmed at Homeslice Pizza in Marylebone. For more details on Homeslice Pizza visit: https://www.homeslicepizza.co.uk

You can see Adam Richman on Adam Richman Eats Football premieres at 10pm on Monday 2nd December on Food Network, and available to stream on discovery+.

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Hello and welcome to Spooning With Mark Wogan.

On this episode you will hear from TV, theatre and radio star Michael Ball.

Michael opens up about his love of the theatre starting from when he was twelve years old and how it ended up with him having panic attacks when he went on stage. Plus, Michael talks about the time he had botox and did not want to be seen and Mark sees if he can change Michael's mind on swede.

All dishes are cooked by Jamie Shears, Executive Chef at the Mount Street restaurant in Mayfair.

Michael's book A Backstage Betrayal is available to buy from all good bookshops

Michael's album with Alfie Boe, Together At Home is available to listen to now.

Michael is on tour with Alfie Boe during 2025. For tickets visit: https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist-michael-ball-and-alfie-boe-831936 

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Hello and welcome to Spooning With Mark Wogan.

On this episode Mark is joined by The Great British Bake Off's Candice Brown.

Candice reflects on her time on Bake Off, her struggles with her mental health as Candice opens up about dealing with her inner voice and Mark sees if he can change Candice's mind on roasted tomatoes.

All dishes were cooked by Jamie Shears, Executive Chef of the Mount Street Restaurant in Mayfair.

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Hello and welcome to Spooning With Mark Wogan.

On this episode, Mark is joined by dancer, presenter and adventurer, Ant Middleton.

Ant opens up about why he is dipping his toe into politics, how he reflected on the passing of his father and Mark tries to change Ant's mind on tofu.

All dishes were cooked by Jamie Shears, executive chef at the Mount Street Restaurant in Mayfair

Ant's book, Military Mindset is out now where you buy your books from

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Hello and welcome to Spooning With Mark Wogan

On this episode you will hear from The One Show's Alex Jones who opens up about her BBC The One Show TV husbands, having Davina McCall as her exam invigilator and Mark sees if he can change Alex's mind on meat sandwiches.

A big thank you to Hiten and his team at Children With Cancer UK for supporting this episode. 

A big thank you to  Cathy and the team at HeySweetieShop for these incredible sweets. They sell lots of retro and current sweets as well as sweets from all over the world for more information visit: www.heysweetieshop.co.uk

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Hello and welcome to Spooning With Mark Wogan.

On this episode Mark is joined by former politician and author Lord Jeffrey Archer.

Lord Archer opens up about the people who visited him and the people he met in prison, how he managed to save himself from bankruptcy and Mark sees if he can change Jeffrey's mind on sushi.

Lord Archer's book, Eye For An Eye is out to buy where you get your books from now.

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Hello and welcome to Spooning With Mark Wogan.

On this episode you will hear from broadcaster turned author Louise Minchin.

Louise opens up the warnings BBC bosses gave her when she took part in Masterchef, she judges Mark's white chocolate and passion fruit cheesecake and Mark sees if he can change Louise's mind on cod.

All dishes are cooked by Jamie Shears, Executive Chef at the Mount Street Restaurant in Mayfair.

Louis's book Isolation Island is out to buy now where you get your books from.

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