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Dec 2022
1h 22m

Ep 174: Mel Giedroyc (Christmas Special)

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Tidings of comfort and joy to all! Finally, we complete the Mel and Sue set and welcome Mel Giedroyc to the Dream Restaurant for our first Christmas special of 2022.


Watch Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable on Dave and UKTV Play.


Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).


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And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.


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