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Apr 2025
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Ep 290: Daisy Ridley

Plosive
About this episode

The force is strong with this week’s guest, as ‘Star Wars’ actor and star of James’s favourite film ‘Cleaner’ Daisy Ridley joins us in the Dream Restaurant.


(And that restaurant in Liverpool Daisy couldn't remember the name of was called Buyers Club.)


Daisy Ridley stars in ‘Cleaner’, a Sky Cinema release on 2nd May. Watch it here.

Follow Daisy on Instagram @daisyridley


Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).


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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