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The Chris Evans Show with The National Lottery

James Acaster, Jamie Oliver, Sue Perkins, Richard Osman, Billie Piper

This week on the show we welcome friends from the world of television, music, film, literature and comedy.

The hilarious James Acaster tells us about his new book 'Perfect, Sound, Whatever'.

Superchef Jamie Oliver chats his 25th cookbook '7 Ways: Easy Ideas for Every Day of the Week'.

Sue Perkins discusses drinking tequila on the border of the US and Mexico for her new BBC One series.

And Billie Piper and Lucy Prebble share all about their hit Sky Original series 'I Hate Suzie'.

Plus Richard Osman, Jack Savoretti, Rachel Shenton and Killian Jornet.

You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK and on Sundays from 10 am.

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week.


James Acaster - 00:39

Jamie Oliver - 07:26

Sue Perkins - 14:29

Billie Piper & Lucy Prebble - 21:39

Richard Osman - 28:38

Jack Savoretti - 35:46

Rachel Shenton - 42:28

Kilian Jornet - 48:44

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