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Jul 2023
1h 13m

Ep 197: Jenny Eclair

Plosive
About this episode

Why would anyone do that? Good question, Jenny Eclair. The Taskmaster star and legendary stand-up is this week’s diner in the Dream Restaurant.


Trigger warning: this episode contains chat about eating disorders and depression.


Jenny Eclair is on tour with ‘Sixty Plus (FFS!)’. For dates and tickets visit jennyeclair.com

Listen to Jenny’s podcast ‘Older & Wider’ wherever you listen to podcasts.

Follow Jenny on Twitter @jennyeclair and Instagram @jennyeclair1960


Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

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


Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

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


Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.



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