Actor, poet and writer Nigel Planer joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week.

Nigel opens up on his early days on a diet of lentils to becoming a generational icon as Neil in the anarchic, groundbreaking sitcom The Young Ones and Nigel opens up about the chaotic 1980s alternative comedy scene. He shares what it was really like peeking through the wings to spot fans like Jack Nicholson and Dustin Hoffman. Plus, Nigel reflects on his complex relationship with his beloved character and reveals the real-life "rom-com" story that took 50 years to find its happy ending. Finally, find out if Mark can change Nigel’s mind on his hatred of rice pudding.

Food Served:

Homeslice Pizza- Caramelised onions, olives, anchovies and mozzarella

Guilty Pleasure- Eccles Cake 

Spoon One- Roast carrots with cumin, cinnamon, butter and maple syrup

Spoon Two- Rice Pudding Arancini Ball with honeycomb and almond chocolate

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Celebrity Masterchef judge and Michel star chef Giorgio Locatelli joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week.

Giorgio opens up on growing up in his family’s swamp-built hotel restaurant (complete with hidden Swiss bank accounts) to working in brutal Parisian kitchens, earning London’s first Michelin star for an Italian-run restaurant, and why he refuses to trust anyone who doesn't like pizza. Plus, find out if Mark can change Giorgio’s mind on quinoa.

Dishes Served:

Homeslice Pizza: Margarita Pizza

Five Guys: Cheeseburger with fries

Taste Test: Olive Oil

Spoon One: Risotto Milanese with Bone Marrow

Spoon Two: Beetroot with whipped feta with toasted Quinoa and Pistachio 

You can see Celebrity Masterchef on BBC One and on the BBC iPlayer now

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Singer and songwriter Danny O’Donoghue joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week.

From growing up in a legendary Irish musical lineage to securing a $15 million record deal at just 16 years old, Danny looks back at the highs and lows of his 30-year career. He opens up about how channelled profound personal grief into the band's new album, User’s Guide to Being Human, his fascinating take on using AI in the creative process and his hard-won journey to sobriety. Plus, Mark puts Danny’s tastebuds to the ultimate test. Can a Sir Terry Wogan inspired buttered sausage blow his mind and find out if Mark can change Danny’s mind on goats cheese.

Dishes Served:

Childhood Memories: Raspberry Swiss Roll with Coke

Guilty Pleasure: Greggs Sausage Roll and Meat Hook sausages

Spoon One- Rib Eye Steak, peppercorn sauce and chips

Spoon Two- Deep fried prawn with chilli, lime and goats cheese dressing

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You can stream Danny’s album with The Script, The User’s Guide To Being Human is out to stream now and The Man And The Arena Tour you can see by visiting www.thescriptmusic.com.

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TV presenter and magician Stephen Mulhern joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week.

The self-proclaimed "fussy eater" opens up about his proper East End childhood working the Petticoat Lane markets, his early days on CITV and the exact illusion that got him suspended from The Magic Circle. 

Plus, Stephen performs an uncanny mind-reading trick on Mark and makes a frantic, live phone call to Holly Willoughby mid-show to share what he has eaten.

Dishes Served:

Guilty Pleasure- Fish and Chips 

Spoon One- Slow roasted duck nugget with katsu curry sauce 

Spoon Two- Hunter’s Chicken

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For more information on Stephen’s upcoming summer residency at the Limelight Club, visit www.pocruises.com.

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Actress Fay Ripley joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week.

Fay opens up about her time as Miss Chief The Clown, how to make the perfect pizza, working in a tanning shop, her time on Cold Feet, faking a nervous breakdown to get out of a TV show and beating Gordon Ramsay with her chocolate brownies. Plus, find out if Mark can change Fay’s mind on garlic.

Dishes Served:

Homeslice Pizza- Margherita Pizza

Guilty Pleasure- Vanilla Ice Cream with Green Tabasco 

Taste Test- Suga Brownies

Spoon One- Roasted new potatoes with lemon and garlic

Spoon Two- Scallop on chilled almond soup

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TV host and now author Andrea McLean joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week.

Andrea opens up about her childhood where she travelled around the world and was bullied at school, how she found being a people pleaser, her time on GMTV and Loose Women and her mental health journey including going through the perimenopause, running a business and when Andrea has experienced shame. Plus, find out if Mark can change Andrea’s mind on pork.

Dishes Served:

Homeslice Pizza: Pepperoni Pizza

Guilty Pleasure: Bahlsen dark chocolate biscuit and chocolate Hobnobs

Spoon One: Smoker bbq pork with charred sweetcorn 

Spoon Two: Garlic, Ginger Chilli Prawns

Andrea’s book, Shameless is out to buy now

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This week we are giving you another chance to hear our interview with author, actor and musician Richard Armitage from when he joined Spooning With Mark Wogan in September 2025.

Richard explores the foods featured in his new book The Cut, he debates whether a Jaffa Cake is truly a cake or a biscuit, and shares how Gillian Lynne played a pivotal role in his career.

Dishes Served:

From The Cut: Grenade Bars and Jaffa Cakes

Loves: Super Noodles

Spoon One: Duck Pancakes

Spoon Two: Foie Gras and Chicken Liver Pâté

Richard’s book, The Cut, is available now.

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This week we are giving you another chance to hear from Rivals actress Victoria Smurfit who joined Mark Wogan back in January 2025 for a spooning ahead of season 2 of the show being released this weekend.

Victoria opens up on her film career, going to a boarding school, her daughter being diagnosed with stargardt's muscular dystrophy, her love of the 70s food cuisine and Mark tries to change Victoria's mind on duck.

Dishes Served:

Guilty Pleasure: Butterscotch Angel Delight

Dishes: Mash, Mince and Peas

Spoon One: Chicken Kiev

Spoon Two: Duck Spring Rolls

You can see Victoria in Rivals season 2 streaming on Sky now

This episode was filmed at Homeslice at their Christmas pop up in Harvey Nichols in 2024. You can find Homeslice now in The City and in Covent Garden.

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Singer Josh Groban joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week.

Josh opens up about his music career singing around the world and the artists that he has worked with. Plus, from a mental health perspective, Josh opens up on how he managed his imposter syndrome and being diagnosed with ADHD. And find out if Mark can change Josh’s mind on liquorice.

Food Served:

Homeslice Pizza- Mushroom, ricotta and truffle glaze pizza

Guilty Pleasure: dried mango and chocolate gummy bears

Spoon One: Turkey Chilli

Spoon Two: Lakrids by Burlow Chocolate Liquorice

Josh’s album Cinematic is out to stream now and Josh continues on his Gems Tour around the world.

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TV personality Millie Mackintosh joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week.

Millie gets candid about her upbringing in a family run deli, sharing how those early experiences shaped her. She opens up about being diagnosed with ADHD as a teenager including the challenges that followed and how she turned to alcohol as a way of coping. Plus, Millie also explains the signs of a panic attack she experiences and what it really feels like in the moment. Finally, we talk showbiz with Millie as we reflect on her days on Made In Chelsea and if she is taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2026.

Food served:

Guilty Pleasure- Wotsits 

Taste Test- Kounoupi olive oil 

Spoon One- Spaghetti alla Jacky O

Spoon Two- Smacked Cucumber

Millie’s drink Bad Drunk is out to buy now.

This episode contains themes on alcohol abuse. For more information visit: www.drinkaware.co.uk 

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