Victoria Coren Mitchell – 'Only Connect' host, writer and professional poker player – is this week's diner. She gets introduced to teddy bear ham, talks very British holidays and reveals her dinner party secret. 
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and Amy Browne (illustrations)
'Only Connect' is on BBC Two, Mondays, 7.30pm. 
Ed Gamble is on tour. See his website for full details. James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details. James’s TV show ‘Hypothetical’ is on Dave, Wednesdays, 10pm. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 17: Victoria Coren Mitchell

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

Comedy

Comedy Interviews

Superb stand-up and podcaster Sara Barron has a reservation this week. And did you know her brother is a babe? 
Listen to Sara’s podcast ‘They Like to Watch’ wherever you listen to podcasts.  Sara Barron is at the Edinburgh Fringe this August with her new show ‘Anything For You’. For tickets and info visit edfringe.com  Follow Sara on Twitter @sarabarron and Instagram @sarabarron1000000
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.

Ep 244: Sara Barron

Despite wanting to go home, Joe Wilkinson showed up for his table at the Dream Restaurant, live in Brighton. 
Listen to Joe’s podcast Chatabix with David Earl wherever you listen to podcasts and follow Chatabix on Instagram @chatabixpodcast  Joe’s book ‘My Autobiography’ is out now. Buy it here.  Follow Joe on Instagram @gillinghamjoe 
Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the Brighton Dome. 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.

Ep 243: Joe Wilkinson (Live in Brighton)

‘Portlandia’ star and half of Sleater-Kinney, Carrie Brownstein, joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. And we now have some ideas to pitch to Dragon’s Den…
Sleater-Kinney’s new album ‘Little Rope’ is out now. Buy it and listen to it here.  Sleater-Kinney are touring this year. For dates and tickets go to sleater-kinney.com  Follow Carrie Instagram @carrie_rachel 
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.

Ep 242: Carrie Brownstein

It’s night two of our two-night London Palladium residency and moustachioed maestro Mike Wozniak joins us in the Dream Restaurant. 
Listen to Mike’s podcast ‘Three Bean Salad’ wherever you listen to podcasts.  Follow Mike on Twitter @mrmikewozniak 
Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the London Palladium. 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.

Ep 241: Mike Wozniak (Live in London)

Grammy Award-winning rapper (and half of Run The Jewels) Killer Mike joins us in the Dream Restaurant. And he’s impressed with Ed’s fishing skills. 
Killer Mike’s Grammy-winning album ‘Michael’ is out now. Listen here.  Killer Mike is on tour this year. For dates and tickets go to killermike.com.  Follow Killer Mike on Instagram and Twitter @killermike 
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.

Ep 17: Victoria Coren Mitchell

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