Table for Four

Comedian and actor Paul Whitehouse and his wife, award-winning author, lecturer and researcher Dr. Mine Conkbayir, around the Table for Four with Joanna Page and Mathew Horne for a warm, funny and candid conversation about life, love and the food that brings them together. Over smoked trout pâté, Turkish favourites and a nostalgic corned beef pie, Paul and Mine share the story of their relationship, why they've always chosen to live in separate houses, and how becoming podcast co-hosts has opened up honest conversations about ADHD, mental health and the realities of supporting one another. Paul also reflects on finding his place in comedy, becoming a devoted Spurs fan and the family recipes that still mean the most to him. There are plenty of laughs along the way too, from Paul's claim to fame as Baby Smile of the Rhondda Valley to his strong opinions on smoked trout, cold custard and why corned beef pie deserves far more respect.

In this episode:

* Paul and Mine on living in separate houses

* The story behind the I’m ADHD! No You’re Not Podcast

* Supporting each other through ADHD and anxiety

* Paul's childhood in Wales and North London

* Why comedy became his calling

* The nostalgia of corned beef pie

* Football, family and favourite comfort foods

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Starter:

Smoked trout and horseradish pâté

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/smoked-trout-horseradish-pate

Main:

Corned beef pie

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/corned-beef-pie

Dessert:

Blueberry & lime baked egg custard

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/premium/blueberry-lime-baked-egg-custard

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Comedians Lucy Beaumont and Sophie Willan join us this week for Table for Four. Over rhubarb and custard cocktails, fish fingers and steak pudding, Lucy and Sophie reminisce about the food they grew up eating, from Turkey Twizzlers and Fray Bentos pies to the nostalgic meals they still crave today. They chat about why neither of them loves cooking, the joy of a proper steak pudding, and Lucy explains how drinking custard became part of her post-baby diet. They also discuss quiz show disasters, dating apps, Celebrity Traitors, The Great British Sewing Bee and why working in comedy has brought them together time and again. There are stories about dolphins, dodgy fish facts and some of the funniest conversations we've had around the table.

In this episode:

* Lucy's unusual post-baby custard habit

* The comfort foods they grew up with

* Why neither of them enjoys cooking

* Lucy's unforgettable quiz show experiences

* Sophie on Celebrity Traitors and dating apps

* The meal Lucy would choose as her last

* Why haddock beats cod

* A very chaotic cake decorating challenge

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Starter: Herby fish fingers https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/herby-fish-fingers

Main: Steak and kidney pudding https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/steak-kidney-pudding

Dessert: Next level banoffee pie https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/next-level-banoffee-pie

Cocktail: Rhubarb & custard https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/rhubarb-custard-cocktail

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This week on Table for Four, we're joined by Heartstopper stars Tobie Donovan and Jenny Walser for a warm, funny and emotional conversation as they look back on the Netflix phenomenon that changed their lives.

Over food inspired by the show, Tobie and Jenny share what it was really like filming Heartstopper over three seasons and the upcoming finale film, from cooking dinners together between shoots to the bittersweet experience of saying goodbye to characters they've lived with for years. They reflect on the friendships formed on set, the moment they realised the show's global impact, and how filming in Paris became one of the most unforgettable experiences of the series.

They chat about dream dinner party guests, vegetarian cooking, favourite comfort foods and the career paths that almost took them in completely different directions. Plus, things descend into complete chaos as the pair take on one of Table for Four's most disgusting food challenges yet.

In this episode:

* Saying goodbye to Heartstopper

* Behind-the-scenes life on set

* Filming in Paris for Netflix

* How fame changed everything

* Jenny's unexpected career path

* Favourite meals and comfort food

* Dream celebrity dinner guests

* The ultimate jelly bean challenge

Menu:

Drink:

Pink gin 75

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/pink-gin-75

Starter:

Halloumi fries

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/halloumi-fries

Main:

Spring greens spanakopita

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/spring-greens-spanakopita

Dessert:

Blueberry and lemon croissant bake

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/blueberry-lemon-croissant-bake

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Best-selling author Kathy Lette and award-winning impressionist Ronni Ancona join Matt and Joanna for a riotous episode that veers from kitchen catastrophes and Nigella impressions to the power of female friendship, feminism, and fabulous second acts. The pair, who became instant best friends the moment they started insulting each other, swap stories about a disastrous hostel holiday on the Amalfi Coast, singing ABBA with Frida in a Glaswegian accent, and why Kathy has burnt down three kitchens. Along the way, they tackle the serious side too — ageism in the entertainment industry, Ronni's explosive new role in EastEnders, and Kathy's latest novel championing sisterhood in a world where women's rights are under threat — all while proving that the best ingredient in any meal is brilliant company.

Menu:

Starter:

Tomato & lime salad with crispy ginger, chilli & garlic

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/premium/tomato-lime-salad-with-crispy-ginger-chilli-garlic

Main:

Spaghetti with fennel, anchovies, currants, pine nuts & capers

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/spaghetti-fennel-anchovies-currants-pine-nuts-capers

Dessert:

Treacle tart

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/treacle-tart

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Join Matt and Joanne for a laughter-filled episode of Table for Four with British country music stars The Shires. Over a delicious menu of stuffed courgette flowers, Kentucky fried pheasant burgers and a spectacular bonfire-inspired dessert, Ben Earle and Chrissie Rhodes share the remarkable story of how a Facebook post led to one of the UK's most successful country music duos. From their early pub gigs and whirlwind rise to Nashville success, to balancing family life, touring and recording their latest album Bonfire, the pair reveal the highs, challenges and unexpected moments behind their journey. Expect stories from Nashville's famous songwriting scene, tales of hot chicken, barbecue and tour bus etiquette, discussions about the evolution of country music in the UK, and plenty of behind-the-scenes insight into life on the road. Plus, there's a chaotic game of Chubby Bunny, talk of pickle juice hangover cures, and a beautiful live performance from the duo themselves. Warm, funny and packed with great music, great food and great conversation, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Today's menu:

Starter

Stuffed courgette flowers with olive dressing https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/stuffed-courgette-flowers-with-olive-dressing

Main

Kentucky fried pheasant burgers https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/premium/kfp-kentucky-fried-pheasant-burgers

Dessert

Toasted marshmallow and ginger cake https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/toasted-marshmallow-ginger-cake

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This week on Table for Four, Joanna Page and Mathew Horne are joined by broadcaster, author and campaigner Gemma Cairney and bestselling writer Dawn O’Porter for a joyful celebration of true friendship. Dawn and Gemma’s bond is unmistakable. Over broad bean and feta toasts, Tuscan chicken and a tropical mango roulade, they look back on 16 years of friendship, from meeting in Australia and instantly falling for each other, to wild nights in LA, unforgettable parties, motherhood, career milestones and the friends they’ve loved and lost along the way. They talk movingly about what it means to really champion another woman, to feel safe and nourished in someone’s company, and to have the kind of friendship that carries you through every stage of life. There are tears, huge laughs, a little chaos, and one very memorable taxi story that proves Dawn’s devotion beyond doubt. A heartwarming episode about food, sisterhood, belonging and the people who become family.

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Menu: 


Broad bean and feta toast

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/broad-bean-feta-cheese-toasts

Tuscan chicken

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/tuscan-chicken

Mango and passionfruit roulade

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/mango-passion-fruit-roulade

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Sian Welby and Jordan North sit down for prawn toast, sea bass, and a mango trifle and somehow end up talking about dog food, poisoning an entire radio station, and crying over a Jammie Dodger. Capital Breakfast's beloved duo join Mathew Horne and Joanna Page on Table for Four, swapping stories about 4AM alarm clocks, working-class food nostalgia, and the chilli that wiped out half of Capital FM. From Jordan's Hairy Bikers recipe gone wrong to Sian's toddler demanding sangria hats at nursery, this episode serves up belly laughs alongside brown butter pilaf and coconut mango trifle. The pair reveal their dream butty shop, debate whether slaw is just posh coleslaw, and bond over childhood staples like Fray Bentos pies, meat paste sandwiches, and corned beef hash. Plus: Jordan's Guinness World Record, his I'm a Celeb eating trials, and why he once ate an entire trifle in bed during a January low point. The meal, as always, cooked by Good Food’s Senior Food Editor, Samuel Goldsmith featured prawn toast, pan-fried sea bass with gremolata and brown butter pilaf, sweetcorn slaw, and mango coconut trifle. Subscribe wherever you listen, leave a review, and find all the recipes at goodfood.com or on the good food app.

Today's menu:

Cocktail Sangria

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/sangria

Starter

Sesame prawn toasts

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/sesame-prawn-toast

Main

Crispy sea bass with brown butter pilaf and seedy gremolata slaw

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/premium/crispy-sea-bass-with-brown-butter-pilaf-seedy-gremolata-slaw

Dessert

Mango & coconut trifles

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/mango-coconut-trifles

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Nineteen years after their hit series first aired, Matthew Horne and Joanna Page reunite with their Gavin and Stacey co-stars Larry Lamb and Alison Steadman for the Table for Four podcast.

Over Spanish omelette, roast chicken and plenty of custard, Alison and Larry look back on nearly 20 years of Gavin & Stacey, sharing memories from their first auditions, cast dinners in Barry, and the chemistry that made Pam and Mick one of Britain's favourite TV couples.

The conversation takes some surprising turns, from passionate debates about the perfect cup of tea and washing-up habits to Larry's extraordinary journey from the oil industry in Libya and Canada to becoming an actor.

Alison opens up about the emotional family discovery she made while filming her recent DNA journey, while Larry shares one of his moving original poems.

Expect laughter, nostalgia, heartfelt moments and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories from two of television's most treasured performers. Plus: bread pudding, extra custard, and why David Attenborough and the Obamas would make the perfect dinner guests.

Today's menu:

Starter - Real Spanish Omelette https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/spiced-honey-glazed-halloumi-fig-salad

Main - Roast chicken with parmesan & thyme dauphinoise potatoes https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/premium/roast-chicken-with-parmesan-thyme-dauphinoise-potatoes

Dessert - Bread pudding

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/bread-pudding-0

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If you like easy conversation, good food and the odd welcome tangent, you'll feel right at home here.

In this episode of Table for Four by Good Food, Joanna Page and Mathew Horne are joined by Connor Swindells and Alistair Petrie for a relaxed, funny and quietly revealing chat over cocktails and a generous spread. There's talk of how they first met on Sex Education, Paris Fashion Week detours, cooking (or not cooking), and the small, telling details that come with long friendships. From lost dogs to perfectly crisp roast potatoes.

What unfolds is loose and unforced. Plenty of laughs, a bit of gentle ribbing, and moments where the conversation lands somewhere more thoughtful without making a fuss about it.

It's the kind of episode you can dip into and stay for longer than you meant to.

Menu

Cocktail:

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/sex-beach-cocktail

Starter:

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/premium/yorkshire-pudding-board

Main:
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/next-level-chilli-con-carne
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/cornbread-wedges

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Come for the company, stay for the conversation. This is a dinner table you’ll want to linger at.

In this episode of Table for Four by Good Food, Joanna Page and Mathew Horne welcome real life couple Benedict and Hannah Townsend!

It’s part laughter, part life story, with moments that feel unexpectedly personal without ever losing its easy, conversational flow.

On the menu:

Starter

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/bonfire-night-baked-potatoes

Main

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/next-level-margherita-pizza

Dessert

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/easy-cornflake-tart

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