Angela and Nick pull out all the stops for a quick-witted comedian.
Dara Ó Briain is an Irish comedian known for his incredible stand-up shows and TV-presenting prowess, including hosting BBC Two’s panel show Mock the Week, which ran for 17 years.
Held in sky-high esteem by the comedy world and its audience, Dara began working in children’s TV in 1994 af ... Show More
Oct 28
Russell T Davies enjoys a taste of home with our smoky seafood paella
A new culinary adventure for Angela, with no regeneration required. Screenwriter, producer and television creator Russell T Davies joins us following the release of his latest work, The Queerest of Folk: A Life in Television, a memoir that looks back on a career spent creating so ... Show More
41m 10s
Oct 21
Sharon Horgan is buzzing about our fresh tuna puttanesca pasta
Leaving her hungry would be nothing short of a Catastrophe… Writer, actor, director and producer Sharon Horgan joins us to chat about her new show, Youth. A dramedy exploring the perils of ageing and finding love after divorce, it's a fitting addition to Sharon's impressive back ... Show More
49m 56s
Oct 14
Rob Beckett meets his match with our creamy pea pasta with crispy garlic sausage
Fortunately for him, resisting temptation isn't on the menu. Comedian, presenter and podcaster Rob Beckett joins Nick and Angela to chat about the return of Channel 4's Tempting Fortune. As host, Rob guides twelve strangers through an 18-day trek across the Malaysian jungle, wher ... Show More
45m 52s
Apr 2023
Dara Ó Briain, comedian and television presenter
Dara Ó Briain has toured the world as a stand-up comedian, and hosted the BBC’s satirical series Mock the Week for 17 years. A science graduate with a love of astronomy, he co-presented the BBC series Stargazing Live with Professor Brian Cox, and is a regular guest on television ... Show More
37m 49s
Jun 2025
#442 - Tara Me Sue, More Pear Puddings and Dark Days in Denbigh
Wagon wheels, mushy pea hummus and baked bean daal. Move over Rick Stein, there’s new gastronomic broadcasters in town. Yes, food is the order of the day as the delectable George Egg rides into the studio to serve up a delicious Made Up Game for Elis and John.And the theme doesn’ ... Show More
50m 22s
Oct 2023
(340 PART 1) Tim Key: master of comedy, poetry and roasting Jamie Laing
Welcome back to Private Parts, the podcast where nothing is off limits.
We’re back with another Friday episode and what a way to end the working week. We’re joined by the hilarious comedian turned poet, Tim Key. You’ll know him from Peep Show, Alan Partridge's Mid Morning Matters ... Show More
35m 4s