Desert Island Dishes

S13 Ep2: Giles Coren: Restaurant Critic, Food Writer and TV Presenter


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My guest today is Giles Coren


Giles is a food writer and TV presenter.

 

He has been a restaurant critic and columnist for the Times newspaper for the last 17 years.  He has been Described as Britains Most Powerful Food Critic.

 

His career has been rich and illustrious. He has written books, presented TV series, written columns and hosted radio shows.

 

Most recently alongside chef Monica Galetti he is the presenter of Amazing Hotels Life Beyond the Lobby - a BBC series that sees him travel the globe visiting some of the most amazing hotels and rolling up his sleeves to work alongside their staff.

 

When asked which he prefers, writing or being on telly? He said “I hate them both and if I had money I wouldn’t do either”


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