Out To Lunch with Jay Rayner

On “coming out” as Jewish, being recommended the best therapist he’s ever had by John Cleese, and why he chose celibacy for years. For the first episode in a brand new series, actor, presenter, writer and producer Stephen Fry goes out to lunch with Jay Rayner..  Stephen and Jay enjoy the finest seafood at Wiltons Restaurant, London: https://wiltons.co.uk/   Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Fry, Rose Matafeo, Bill Bailey, Lolly Adefope, Rachel Parris, Rob Brydon and many more join Jay Rayner for a brand new series of Out To Lunch. Watch out for weekly episodes from Tuesday 8th March 2022, delivering mouth-watering conversation straight from the best restaurants in town.  And if that doesn’t sate your appetite, subscribe on Apple Podcasts for an exclusive bonus episode every month: The Cheese Course. Jay reconnects with a previous guest over a plate of the finest cheese. What’s more, subscribers get to listen completely ad-free. Yum.  Head to the Out To Lunch channel on the Apple Podcasts App and subscribe to start your free trial today.  Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On kissing Julia Roberts, featuring as a pin up in the gay Doctor Who fanzine, and his life as a “shouty” activist. For this, the final episode in the season, actor and theatre director Sam West goes out to lunch with Jay Rayner.  Sam and Jay are served a delicious three-course meal in the William Kent Room at The Ritz, London: https://www.theritzlondon.com/dine-with-us/the-ritz-restaurant/  For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On geeking out with Prince, recording Sheridan Smith behind a mattress, and his relationship with Simon Cowell. Musician Gary Barlow goes Out to Lunch with Jay Rayner.  Gary and Jay indulge in a delicious meal courtesy of chef Richard Corrigan’s flagship restaurant, Corrigan’s Bar and Restaurant, Mayfair, London: https://www.corrigansmayfair.co.uk/  For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On singing backing vocals for Ed Sheeran, getting called out for tax-avoidance by David Cameron, and losing his virginity. Comedian, presenter and writer Jimmy Carr goes out to lunch with Jay.  Jimmy and Jay enjoy delicious Chinese food at Royal China Club Baker St, London: https://www.royalchinagroup.co.uk/  For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On playing chess with Chadwick Boseman, singing posthumous duets with Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole, and the recent grief of losing his brother to Covid-19.  Grammy-Award winning singer and songwriter Gregory Porter goes out to lunch with Jay.  Gregory and Jay tuck into a delicious meal from Holborn Dining Room: https://holborndiningroom.com/ enjoyed in the beautiful Scarfes Bar: https://scarfesbar.com/  Find all of Gregory’s upcoming tour dates here: https://www.gregoryporter.com/tour/  For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On hearing Leonardo DiCaprio practice the Oscar speech that never happened, attending weekend house parties at Mo Mowlam’s royal residence, and being moved to tears during filming for his recent documentary, comedian and presenter Patrick Kielty goes Out to Lunch with Jay Rayner.  Patrick and Jay indulge in a delicious meal courtesy of Otto’s French Restaurant, London: https://www.ottos-restaurant.com/  For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On hunting down two South African neo-Nazi terrorists, entering the most dangerous prison in the world with a bishop for protection, and being asked to infiltrate Al-Qaeda, author, journalist, and documentary filmmaker Simon Reeve weighs up the value of these high adrenaline adventures against the reality of leaving his son for weeks at a time, when he goes out to lunch with Jay Rayner.  Simon Reeve and Jay enjoy a delicious steak at Gaucho, London Bridge: https://gauchorestaurants.com/restaurants/tower-bridge/  For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production.  If you loved the show, follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On discovering "the best restaurant in Cardiff" with Eva Longoria, trying out The Rock's wrestling moves on Emily Blunt, and his friendship with the late Richard Griffiths.  Actor, comedian, and presenter Jack Whitehall goes out to lunch with Jay.  Jack and Jay enjoy a delicious kebab at Maison Bab, London: https://www.eatlebab.com/  For official show merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices