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Life on a Plate

Waitrose & Partners

Life on a Plate is the podcast from Waitrose. Join hosts Yasmin Khan and Alison Oakervee, as they talk to some very special people about what food really means to them. From favourite dishes and childhood treats to memorable meals and even kitchen disasters, Yasmin and Alison dig into the lives of their guests – creating conversations that are fascinating, moving and funny. So make yourself a coffee and pull up a chair.

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  • 20 episodes
  • Updated Dec 2, 2021

Episodes20

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  • Dec 2, 2021 · 42 min

    Ashley Jensen, actor

    For this episode, Yasmin and Alison talk to the brilliant, funny and down-to-earth Scottish actor Ashley Jensen, known for her roles in Extras, Ugly Betty, Catastrophe – and star of the Waitrose 2021 Christmas ad! She chats about Heston’s mince pies and her taste for sprouts (with pancetta), and shares tales of growing up in Scotland in the 1970s, enjoying her grandmother’s mince and tatties and a range of classic crisps including Frazzles and Monster Munch. She describes her no-nonsense response to Hollywood glitz and glamour (and her rejection of the idea that actresses must ‘stay young’) and also expresses her admiration for footballer and campaigner Marcus Rashford and his work tackling child food poverty. To watch Ashley in the Christmas advert, go to waitrose.com/Christmas. To find out more about the show, go to waitrose.com/podcast. Host: Yasmin Khan Co-host: Alison Oakervee Producers: Sera Berksoy Executive Producer: Nikki Duffy Editor: Nathan Copelin A John Brown production for Waitrose & Partners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Nov 25, 2021 · 42 min

    Reggie Yates, DJ, writer and presenter

    Actor, DJ, presenter, photographer, author, acclaimed documentary-maker and now a feature film director – there aren’t many things that Reggie Yates can’t do! In this episode, he talks to Yasmin and Alison about his career to date and how important it has been to stick to his guns when it comes to authenticity and speaking in his own voice. He reminisces about the West African food he grew up with, touches on the great plantain pronunciation debate and reveals some interesting ideas about how to eat crisps and chocolate (at the same time). Reggie also chats about his brilliant new film, Pirates, launched on 26 November, which celebrates UK Garage culture at the turn of the Millennium. You can follow Reggie on Instagram and Twitter @regyates. To find out more about the show, go to waitrose.com/podcast. Host: Yasmin Khan Co-host: Alison Oakervee Producers: Clarissa Maycock & Sera Berksoy Executive Producer: Nikki Duffy Editor: Nathan Copelin A John Brown production for Waitrose & Partners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Nov 24, 2021 · 42 min

    Kimberley Wilson, psychologist and author

    This week’s guest is chartered psychologist and nutritionist Kimberley Wilson. In addition to working in private practice, lecturing, podcasting and co-hosting Radio 4’s Made of Stronger Stuff with Dr Xand van Tulleken, Kimberley has also found time to write How to Build a Healthy Brain, a book that makes clear the crucial connections between what we eat and how we think, feel and remember. Kimberley speaks passionately to Yasmin and Alison about the simple dietary steps we can all take right now to help combat depression, anxiety and dementia – while also sharing her love of hot tea, porridge and plum crumble. You can follow Kimberley on Instagram @foodandpsych and Twitter @FoodAndPsych. How to Build a Healthy Brain is in bookshops now and Made of Stronger Stuff is available from BBC Sounds. To find out more about the show, go to waitrose.com/podcast. Host: Yasmin Khan Co-host: Alison Oakervee Producer: Sera Berksoy Executive Producer: Nikki Duffy Editor: Nathan Copelin A John Brown production for Waitrose & Partners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Nov 18, 2021 · 49 min

    Diana Henry, food writer

    We were thrilled to welcome the incredible Diana Henry to Life on a Plate for this episode. She is one of our most beloved food writers, delivering a steady stream of delicious recipes into homes across the land via her cookbooks (including Simple and How to Eat a Peach), Telegraph columns and daily Instagram posts. Legendarily hard-working and prolific, Diana experienced severe illness during the past two years: it slowed her down a little but has not dimmed her spirit one bit. In this conversation with Yasmin Khan and Alison Oakervee, she talks about those frightening times, but also about her childhood in Northern Ireland, her first experiences of cosmopolitan London in the 80s, and the people, places and ingredients that inspire and delight her now. You can read Diana’s weekly column in Waitrose Weekend and follow her on Instagram and Twitter @dianahenryfood. To find out more about the show, go to waitrose.com/podcast. Host: Yasmin Khan Co-host: Alison Oakervee Producers: Clarissa Maycock & Sera Berksoy Executive Producer: Nikki Duffy Editor: Nathan Copelin A John Brown production for Waitrose & Partners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Nov 4, 2021 · 46 min

    Chris Packham, environmentalist and campaigner

    In this week's episode, Chris Packham describes his absolute passion for the natural world and outlines how he believes we can move towards a more sustainable future.

  • Oct 27, 2021 · 40 min

    Ruby Tandoh, food writer

    Brilliant young food writer Ruby Tandoh explains to Yasmin and Alison why she tries always to focus on the pleasure and joy associated with food, and how she has striven to make her latest book, Cook As You Are, as inclusive and accessible as possible.

  • Oct 20, 2021 · 45 min

    Fi Glover & Jane Garvey, broadcasters

    Broadcasting virtuosos Fi Glover and Jane Garvey share with Yasmin and Alison the secrets of a good interview and describe the pride they feel at the success of their own podcast, Fortunately… with Fi and Jane

  • Oct 6, 2021 · 2 min

    Season 4 trailer

    Season 4 of Life on a Plate is about to launch with a brand new host: writer, broadcaster and cookery book author Yasmin Khan. Listen to this trailer to find out more about Yasmin and what she’s looking forward to in this new season, featuring Yotam Ottolenghi, Ruby Tandoh, Chris Packham and many more... To find out more about the show, go to waitrose.com/podcast. Host: Yasmin Khan Co-host: Alison Oakervee Producer: Sera Berksoy Executive Producer: Nikki Duffy Editor: Nathan Copelin A John Brown production for Waitrose & Partners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Sep 22, 2021 · 39 min

    Best Of (Seasons 1-3)

    With three wonderful seasons of Life on a Plate completed and the better-than-ever season 4 launching on October 14, we’ve taken a moment to create this best-of compilation featuring favourite clips from some of our most popular guests so far. Here you can listen to the fabulous John Whaite describing what Pride means to him, to comedian Sarah Millican explaining why it’s cool to eat cake, to the incredible Nadiya Hussain revealing what she overcame to make it to the final of Bake-Off – and much more besides. An uplifting, inspiring and funny listen that really encapsulates what Life on a Plate is all about, it’s tinged with sadness too, as it’s Jimi Famurewa’s last episode. But fear not, a fantastic new host is waiting in the wings for season 4… To find out more about the show, go to waitrose.com/podcast. Host: Jimi Famurewa Co-host: Alison Oakervee Producer: Sera Berksoy Executive Producer: Nikki Duffy Editor: Nathan Copelin A John Brown production for Waitrose & Partners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Sep 8, 2021 · 44 min

    Back-to-School special with The Scummy Mummies

    To mark the beginning of a new term, we present a very special back-to-school episode of Life on a Plate. Jimi welcomes comedy duo and podcasters The Scummy Mummies (aka Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn) to talk school dinners, packed lunches and the ongoi...

  • Aug 4, 2021 · 44 min

    Dolly Alderton, writer and podcaster

    Before the show enjoys a summer holiday, author, columnist and podcaster Dolly Alderton shares her love of food with Jimi and Alison. Revelling in the way food and memory are irrevocably entwined, she talks about her recipe-sprinkled memoir, Everything...

  • Jul 28, 2021 · 49 min

    Adjoa Andoh, actor

    In this wonderful and inspiring episode, actor Adjoa Andoh, who most recently played Lady Danbury in Bridgerton, talks about everything from her dad’s Ghanaian cooking and why she is ‘The Queen of Broccoli’ to her deep-held beliefs about race and ident...

  • Jul 21, 2021 · 45 min

    Hannah Cockroft, Paralympian

    Record-breaking Paralympian Hannah Cockroft first tried wheelchair racing at the age of 15: in this episode she describes the overriding sense of freedom it gave her. She has never looked back, winning gold medals at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 games,...

  • Jul 14, 2021 · 36 min

    Roger Daltrey, musician

    As lead singer of The Who, one of the world’s most iconic rock bands, Roger Daltrey is still belting out the hits on stage. He’s also a farmer, a campaigner, a father and a grandfather. In this episode, Roger tells Alison and Jimi about his childhood i...

  • Jul 7, 2021 · 48 min

    Sat Bains, award-winning chef

    Sat Bains is one of the most renowned chefs in Britain and his eponymous Nottingham restaurant has been heaped with accolades. Yet as a young man, he says he was an ‘absolute dosser’. Thrown out by his parents, moving from job to job, he talks about th...

  • Jun 30, 2021 · 46 min

    Andi Oliver

    In this glorious whirlwind of an episode, Jimi and Alison talk to the incredible Andi Oliver, chef, broadcaster and host of Great British Menu. With amazing energy, charisma and wit, Andi talks about her life and career, including the racism she faced ...

  • Jun 23, 2021 · 47 min

    John Whaite

    Our guest this episode is chef, TV presenter, author and former Great British Bake Off champion John Whaite. In a conversation that is emotional, honest and uplifting, he talks about his struggles with depression and disordered eating, about therapy, l...

  • Jun 16, 2021 · 37 min

    Joe Wicks

    Season 3 of Life on a Plate kicks off in style with Joe Wicks, the Body Coach – author of Lean in 15 and, of course, everybody’s favourite PE teacher. Honest, humble and infectiously positive, Joe talks to hosts Jimi and Alison about feeding his young ...