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Bow down to the King of Crimping!   On this episode of Dish, we have a wonderful time in the company of Irish singer-songwriter, Niall Horan. Niall rose to prominence as a member of One Direction and, following the band’s hiatus, has been releasing music and touring as a solo artist. His latest single, Dinner Party, is out now, with an album of the same name, due out on 5 June. Following the completion of his pre-show ‘survey’, we were able to make Niall’s Dish dreams come true by not only serving him a hearty pie, but getting him to make his own version to take home for a second helping. Things begin with a strong Pomegranate Negroni that seems to hit the spot. We get to hear about Niall’s first time out on a stage, his aversion to a range of vegetables and the presence of fruit in a savoury meal. We then hit the main course, a pie which uses Martha Collison’s beef bourguignon for the filling, served with a cauli-cheddar mash. It was the full pie experience, with a shortcrust pastry base and top, all served with a glass of No.1 Côtes du Rhône Villages.  Thank you to Niall for naming his record Dinner Party, which made for a great conversation about the music, but was also the perfect excuse for some end-of-show icebreakers... when the ice was already well and truly broken. As you may have guessed, this episode was recorded ahead of St Patrick’s Day.   You can watch full episodes of Dish on YouTube and on Spotify.  All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes The recipe for the beef bourguignon was created for Waitrose by Martha Collison.  A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish If you want to get in touch with us about anything at all, contact dish@waitrose.co.uk  Dish from Waitrose is made by Cold Glass Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maisie Adam, comedian and podcaster known for stand-up and TV appearances, chats about touring life and her upcoming Whatsherface tour. She talks food memories from working in an ice cream van to favourite flavours like smoky mezcal and cheese on toast. Conversation includes drink picks, school-dinner nostalgia, and Angela’s herb and spice roast leg of lamb with wine pairing.

Sara Pascoe, comedian, writer and presenter known for stand-up and Zero Stars, drops by to gush about soup and her Take That obsession. Conversation hops from vegan minestrone and cooking tips to touring, coffee rituals and the new TV project. Lighthearted, food-focused and full of quirky fan stories.

Louis Theroux, BAFTA-winning documentarian and author, chats about his new Netflix film and his trademark curiosity. Conversation hops from paloma-fueled studio banter to home cooking habits, dining with kids and a wagyu story. They dig into the manosphere, online culture and fame, with a dash of rhubarb crumble and five-spice short ribs.

Can we take a moment for the Yorkshire puddings, too! We welcome Jennifer Garner to Dish for our Mother’s Day special, and the award-winning actor, known for her roles in Alias and the cult rom-com 13 Going on 30, is the perfect guest for such an occasion. Jennifer is a mum to three children and has a wonderful relationship with her mother, Pat, whose cooking helped shape Jennifer’s huge love of food. Jennifer has been pulling together meals on her Pretend Cooking Show (seen on Instagram) for years, with Pat making some great cameos along the way. No surprise, then, that she is very passionate about all the fine eats in life, like pizza, bread, roast chicken and big American salads. She sits down with us to chat about Season 2 of The Last Thing He Told Me, a thriller, which can be seen now on Apple TV. The show is based on the hugely popular books of US author Laura Dave, and sees Jennifer in the lead role of Hannah, unravelling the mysterious disappearance of her husband.  Angela pulls out all the stops for our Mother’s Day roast with an incredible meal of roast beef & hasselback potatoes with chimichurri alongside perfect Yorkshire puddings, which seem to catch Jennifer by surprise. The meal is paired by our Waitrose wine experts with a bottle of Dona Paula El Alto Single Vineyard Malbec.  So, for anyone wondering how to treat your mum this year, look no further. And please do share the results! You can watch full episodes of Dish on YouTube and on Spotify.  All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish If you want to get in touch with us about anything at all, contact dish@waitrose.co.uk Dish from Waitrose is made by Cold Glass Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris McCausland, stand-up comedian, author and Strictly champion known for his memoir Keep Laughing, brings quick wit and food rules. He marvels at Pringle geometry, declares loyalties to ginger beer and sausages, debates spice and mayo, and sings the praises of Italian food. There’s lively chat about touring, writing the memoir and how Strictly changed him emotionally.

Tom Davis, south London actor, comedian and writer known for stand-up and roles including Wonka, drops in for a cosy chat. He reminisces about kitchen life at The Connaught and his love of bread and potatoes. They dig into a Diana Henry steak pie, quickfire food favourites and a sweet Olivia Colman story. Plus a candid talk about returning to stand-up with the Spudgun tour.

Romesh Ranganathan, BAFTA-winning comedian and presenter, shares stories from stand-up, TV work and his writing process. He talks food loves like chilli oil, doughnuts and a cauliflower and spinach curry. He reflects on sobriety, family anecdotes and tour plans in a playful, candid chat.

Erin Doherty, an English actress known for The Crown, and Stephen Graham, an English actor from Line of Duty, join a celebratory meal. They chat about Hunger, dal gosht prep, wine and spicy rum sours. Conversation covers Season 2 of A Thousand Blows, pickpocket training, on-set chemistry and dessert-making as a millefeuille is assembled under watchful eyes.

Helena Bonham Carter, an acclaimed actress known for her diverse roles in iconic films and series, shares her love for comfort food and on-set snacks. She discusses her newest role in Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials, revealing amusing on-set anecdotes. The conversation includes her unique snack bag’s contents, her favorite cheese toastie recipe packed with five cheeses, and a hilarious struggle with rice preparation. This delightful showcase blends culinary passion with charming stories, making for a deliciously entertaining treat.