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Table for Four

Hosted by Mathew Horne and Joanna Page, each episode of Table for Four brings two hosts and a celebrity duo around the table for an honest, funny and revealing conversation. Whether they’re a married couple, an on-screen pairing, lifelong friends or creative c

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 50 min
Latest: 30 Jul 2026
Language: English

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30 Jul 2026 · 37 min

Paul Whitehouse and Dr. Mine Conkbayir: Love, Laughter and Living Apart

Comedian and actor Paul Whitehouse and his wife, award-winning author, lecturer and researcher Dr. Mine Conkbayir, around the Table for Four with Joanna Page and Mathew Horne for a warm, funny and candid conversation about life, love and the food that brings them together. Over smoked trout pâté, Turkish favourites and a nostalgic corned beef pie, Paul and Mine share the story of their relationship, why they've always chosen to live in separate houses, and how becoming podcast co-hosts has opened up honest conversations about ADHD, mental health and the realities of supporting one another.…

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S2 · E7 · 23 Jul 2026 · 52 min
Lucy Beaumont and Sophie Willan: Terrible Quiz Shows and Northern Nostalgia
Comedians Lucy Beaumont and Sophie Willan join us this week for Table for Four. Over rhubarb and custard cocktails, fish fingers and steak pudding, Lucy and Sophie reminisce about the food they grew up eating, from Turkey Twizzlers and Fray Bentos pies to the nostalgic meals they still crave today. They chat about why neither of them loves cooking, the joy of a proper steak pudding, and Lucy explains how drinking custard became part of her post-baby diet. They also discuss quiz show disasters, dating apps, Celebrity Traitors, The Great British Sewing Bee and why working in comedy has brought…
S2 · E6 · 16 Jul 2026 · 41 min
Tobie Donovan and Jenny Walser: Saying Goodbye to Heartstopper
This week on Table for Four, we're joined by Heartstopper stars Tobie Donovan and Jenny Walser for a warm, funny and emotional conversation as they look back on the Netflix phenomenon that changed their lives. Over food inspired by the show, Tobie and Jenny share what it was really like filming Heartstopper over three seasons and the upcoming finale film, from cooking dinners together between shoots to the bittersweet experience of saying goodbye to characters they've lived with for years. They reflect on the friendships formed on set, the moment they realised the show's global impact, and…
S2 · E5 · 9 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
Kathy Lette & Ronni Ancona: Best Friends, Polar Opposites
Best-selling author Kathy Lette and award-winning impressionist Ronni Ancona join Matt and Joanna for a riotous episode that veers from kitchen catastrophes and Nigella impressions to the power of female friendship, feminism, and fabulous second acts. The pair, who became instant best friends the moment they started insulting each other, swap stories about a disastrous hostel holiday on the Amalfi Coast, singing ABBA with Frida in a Glaswegian accent, and why Kathy has burnt down three kitchens. Along the way, they tackle the serious side too — ageism in the entertainment industry, Ronni's…
S2 · E4 · 2 Jul 2026 · 46 min
The Shires: leading country music's UK boom
Join Matt and Joanne for a laughter-filled episode of Table for Four with British country music stars The Shires. Over a delicious menu of stuffed courgette flowers, Kentucky fried pheasant burgers and a spectacular bonfire-inspired dessert, Ben Earle and Chrissie Rhodes share the remarkable story of how a Facebook post led to one of the UK's most successful country music duos. From their early pub gigs and whirlwind rise to Nashville success, to balancing family life, touring and recording their latest album Bonfire, the pair reveal the highs, challenges and unexpected moments behind their…
S2 · E3 · 25 Jun 2026 · 53 min
Dawn O’Porter & Gemma Cairney: How to champion your friends
This week on Table for Four, Joanna Page and Mathew Horne are joined by broadcaster, author and campaigner Gemma Cairney and bestselling writer Dawn O’Porter for a joyful celebration of true friendship. Dawn and Gemma’s bond is unmistakable. Over broad bean and feta toasts, Tuscan chicken and a tropical mango roulade, they look back on 16 years of friendship, from meeting in Australia and instantly falling for each other, to wild nights in LA, unforgettable parties, motherhood, career milestones and the friends they’ve loved and lost along the way. They talk movingly about what it means to…
S2 · E2 · 18 Jun 2026 · 50 min
Sian Welby & Jordan North: the meal that poisoned everyone
Sian Welby and Jordan North sit down for prawn toast, sea bass, and a mango trifle and somehow end up talking about dog food, poisoning an entire radio station, and crying over a Jammie Dodger. Capital Breakfast's beloved duo join Mathew Horne and Joanna Page on Table for Four, swapping stories about 4AM alarm clocks, working-class food nostalgia, and the chilli that wiped out half of Capital FM. From Jordan's Hairy Bikers recipe gone wrong to Sian's toddler demanding sangria hats at nursery, this episode serves up belly laughs alongside brown butter pilaf and coconut mango trifle. The pair…
S2 · E1 · 11 Jun 2026 · 43 min
Larry Lamb & Alison Steadman: reuniting the Gavin & Stacey family
Nineteen years after their hit series first aired, Matthew Horne and Joanna Page reunite with their Gavin and Stacey co-stars Larry Lamb and Alison Steadman for the Table for Four podcast. Over Spanish omelette, roast chicken and plenty of custard, Alison and Larry look back on nearly 20 years of Gavin & Stacey, sharing memories from their first auditions, cast dinners in Barry, and the chemistry that made Pam and Mick one of Britain's favourite TV couples. The conversation takes some surprising turns, from passionate debates about the perfect cup of tea and washing-up habits to Larry's…
E8 · 9 Apr 2026 · 48 min
Connor Swindells & Alistair Petrie
If you like easy conversation, good food and the odd welcome tangent, you'll feel right at home here. In this episode of Table for Four by Good Food, Joanna Page and Mathew Horne are joined by Connor Swindells and Alistair Petrie for a relaxed, funny and quietly revealing chat over cocktails and a generous spread. There's talk of how they first met on Sex Education, Paris Fashion Week detours, cooking (or not cooking), and the small, telling details that come with long friendships. From lost dogs to perfectly crisp roast potatoes. What unfolds is loose and unforced. Plenty of laughs, a bit…
E7 · 2 Apr 2026 · 41 min
Benedict & Hannah Townsend (Talk of the Townsends)
Come for the company, stay for the conversation. This is a dinner table you’ll want to linger at. In this episode of Table for Four by Good Food, Joanna Page and Mathew Horne welcome real life couple Benedict and Hannah Townsend! It’s part laughter, part life story, with moments that feel unexpectedly personal without ever losing its easy, conversational flow. On the menu: Starter https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/bonfire-night-baked-potatoes Main https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/next-level-margherita-pizza Dessert https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/easy-cornflake-tart Full episodes of…
E6 · 26 Mar 2026 · 57 min
Laura Smyth & Carmen Butcher
If you like your podcasts funny, unfiltered and a bit like eavesdropping on two best friends, this one’s for you. On this episode of Table for Four by Good Food, Joanna Page and Mathew Horne are joined by comedians Laura Smyth and Carmen Butcher for a lively, free-flowing conversation over cocktails and a seriously good spread. What starts with overnight oats and airport pints quickly turns into stories of stand-up beginnings, disastrous gigs, dodgy stomachs and the kind of friendship that’s built on voice notes, laughter and saying “I love you” at the end of every ramble. There’s real heart…
E5 · 19 Mar 2026 · 58 min
Dame Arlene Phillips & Bradley Riches
Come for the company, stay for the conversation. This is a dinner table you’ll want to linger at. In this episode of Table for Four by Good Food, Joanna Page and Mathew Horne welcome Dame Arlene Phillips and Bradley Riches for a candid, wide-ranging chat over cocktails and comfort food. What starts with steamer vs iron debates and first-date food fears quickly opens into something deeper. From Bradley’s journey into acting to Arlene’s remarkable career and the connection they’ve built across generations. It’s part laughter, part life story, with moments that feel unexpectedly personal…
E4 · 12 Mar 2026 · 47 min
Mollie King & Matt Edmondson
Looking for great chat, great food and just the right amount of chaos? You’re in the right place. On this episode of Table for Four by Good Food, hosts Joanna Page and Mathew Horne sit down over a generous spread with Mollie King and Matt Edmondson from Radio 1. Find out about Mollie's interesting nickname and Matt's legendary games nights. Warm, funny and properly revealing, this is a relaxed dinner party with a backstage pass. Expect sharp questions, plenty of laughs and a few moments of genuine heart. If you enjoy your celebrity chat served with good food and even better company, pull up…
E3 · 5 Mar 2026 · 53 min
Minah Shannon & Freddie Fraser
Looking for great chat, great food and just the right amount of chaos? You’re in the right place. On this episode of Table for Four by Good Food, hosts Joanna Page and Mathew Horne sit down over a generous spread with The Traitors stars Minah Shannon and Freddie Fraser. Between Tommy’s margaritas, haggis and a fiercely competitive spaghetti tower, the pair spill what really happens inside the castle. From nerve-shredding round tables to the friendships that lasted long after filming. Warm, funny and properly revealing, this is a relaxed dinner party with a backstage pass. Expect sharp…
E2 · 26 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Russell Howard & Dan Atkinson
If you enjoy sharp comedy, good food and the kind of chat that goes gloriously off-menu, you’re in the right place. In this episode of Table for Four by Good Food, Joanna Page and Mathew Horne sit down with long-time collaborators Russell Howard and Dan Atkinson for a relaxed, very funny dinner. Between bites cooked by resident chef Samuel Goldsmith, the pair trace their first meeting on the chaotic 90s comedy circuit, swap stories from the writing room, and confess to some truly questionable cooking moments, including a mackerel dauphinoise that divided opinion. Expect warm chemistry,…
E1 · 19 Feb 2026 · 50 min
Gary Barlow & Olly Smith
Ever wondered what national treasure Gary Barlow and his mate, author and wine expert, Olly Smith talk about over dinner? Turns out, quite a lot. Hosts Joanna Page and Mathew Horne sit down with celebrity duos for honest conversations over proper food. Each episode pairs famous friends and lets them talk about what actually matters: friendship, work, wine, the occasional existential crisis, and why nobody should ever cycle outside. This isn't your typical interview show. It's warm, funny, and refreshingly real. Joanna and Mathew create the kind of atmosphere where guests forget they're being…
12 Feb 2026 · 1 min
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Hosted by Mathew Horne and Joanna Page, each episode of Table for Four brings two hosts and a celebrity duo around the table for an honest, funny and revealing conversation. Whether they’re a married couple, an on-screen pairing, lifelong friends or creative collaborators, the format stays the same: four voices, one table, and no rush to leave. Across the series, Mathew and Joanna invite some of the most recognisable partnerships in entertainment to talk about how they really work together. From first meetings and shared successes to tensions, misunderstandings and moments that changed…

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Publisher: Good Food
Language: English
Category: Arts & Books
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 50 min
Latest episode: 30 Jul 2026
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