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Comfort Eating with Siobhán McSweeney

The Guardian

135 episodes

What do celebrities eat when nobody’s watching? From the snacks they cobble together after a long day to the meals that take them straight back to childhood, food can reveal a lot about a person. Each week on Comfort Eating, celebrity guests share their ultimate comfort food with Siobhán McSweeney, and they chat about the role food has played in their lives. From snacks after school to heartbreak meals, join Siobhán for conversations about food, family and everything in between. Expect to hear from guests (actors from TV, movie, theatre and film; sportspeople, comedians, chefs…) such as: Asim Chaudhry, Isy Suttie, Nicola Coughlan, Emma Bridgewater, Katie Price, Jamie Laing, Natalie Cassidy, Kathy Burke, Jon Ronson, Shirley Ballas, Nadiya Hussain, James Norton, Graham Norton, Jamie Demetriou, Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Amma Asante, Jay Blades, Michelle DeSwarte, Gaz Coombes, Georgia Pritchett, Fern Brady, Jayde Adams, Adam Kay, Jaime Winstone, Malorie Blackman, Dawn O’Porter, Neneh Cherry, Greg Rutherford, Goldie, Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson, Marian Keyes, Rufus Wainwright, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Big Zuu, Eddie Marsan, Self Esteem, James May, Guy Garvey, Dave Myers, Jo Brand, Craig David, Bernardine Evaristo, Tom Watson, Rosie Jones, Laura Whitmore, Desiree Burch, Russell Tovey, Stephen Fry, Deborah Meaden, Munya Chawawa, Aisling Bea, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Candice Carty-Williams, Lawrence Chaney, Scarlett Moffatt, Joanne McNally, Mae Martin, Rafe Spall, Nish Kumar, Bridget Christie, Mary McCartney, Keith Brymer Jones, Adjoa Andoh, Tamsin Greig, Tom Kerridge, Katherine Ryan, Golda Rosheuvel, Suranne Jones and, David Baddiel, Amol Rajan and Russell T Davies.

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  1. Comfort Eating is back ... with new host Siobhán McSweeney

    · 0:54

    Comfort Eating returns on 11 November with a new host, the actor and presenter Siobhán McSweeney

  2. From the archive (season 4): Graham Norton

    · 44 min

    Grace is serving up some of her old favourites to curl up to as autumn turns to winter. In this episode, it’s Grace’s couch that gets the star treatment as Graham Norton comes round to chat all things Comfort Eating.…

  3. From the archive (season 6): Katie Price

    · 44 min

    Grace is serving up some of her old favourites to curl up to as autumn turns to winter. Legendary glamour model turned reality TV star, Katie Price joins Grace. One of the most photographed and filmed women of our…

  4. From the archive (season 1): Russell T Davies

    · 39 min

    Grace is serving up some of her old favourites to curl up to as autumn turns to winter. Award-winning Doctor Who and It’s A Sin screenwriter Russell T Davies tells Grace about some of the most important moments in his…

  5. From the archive (season 5): Nadiya Hussain

    · 35 min

    Grace is serving up some of her old favourites to curl up to as autumn turns to winter. Cosying up with Grace is none other than the queen of baking and all our hearts – Nadiya Hussain. The Bake Off star, whose triumph…

  6. From the archive (season 2): Stephen Fry

    · 49 min

    Grace is serving up some of her old favourites to curl up to as the darker days of autumn arrive. In this episode, Grace is joined by none other than Stephen Fry. They talk about his childhood, memories of prison,…

  7. S10, Ep12: Fatiha El-Ghorri, comedian

    · 48 min · Explicit

    Comedian and writer Fatiha El-Ghorri pops round to Grace’s for a snack and a chat. Hackney born and bred, Fatiha is an east London girl through and through, but with her Muslim faith being a huge pillar of her life,…

  8. S10, Ep11: Sally Wainwright, TV writer

    · 40 min · Explicit

    This week, TV writer, producer and director Sally Wainwright OBE is pulling up a seat at Grace’s kitchen table. Sally’s love for words started at the age of nine, when she and her sister would stage plays together in…

  9. S10, Ep10: Mary Portas, broadcaster

    · 42 min · Explicit

    This week, broadcaster, businesswoman and retail consultant, Mary Portas OBE pulls up a chair at Grace’s dining table. Mary initially set her sights on acting and was awarded a place at Rada, but then had to give it up…

  10. S10, Ep9: Miriam Margolyes, actor

    · 46 min · Explicit

    Sound the klaxon … we’re in National Treasure territory today as Miriam Margolyes joins Grace to discuss the joys of Jewish food, breaking wind and, of course, being naughty on national TV. Miriam is one of Britain’s…

  11. S10, Ep8: Mariella Frostrup, journalist

    · 45 min · Explicit

    This week on Comfort Eating, Grace is joined by one of Britain’s most beloved broadcasters – Irish-Norwegian journalist and presenter Mariella Frostrup. Speaking to Grace, Mariella opens up about her early food…

  12. S10, Ep7: Alan Davies, comedian

    · 42 min · Explicit

    Today, Alan Davies pays Grace a visit, a dish of his favourite comfort food in hand. The Essex-born comedian has spent more than 30 years making us laugh and his third memoir, which shares the highs and lows of his…

  13. S10, Ep6: CMAT, singer songwriter

    · 51 min · Explicit

    This week, Grace is joined by a woman who has described herself as the unwashed ITV version of Taylor Swift – CMAT. With her third album, Euro-Country, out now, a summer calendar packed full of festivals and a tour on…

  14. S10, Ep5: Nicola Sturgeon, former politician

    · 42 min · Explicit

    This week, Grace is buzzing to meet former first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon. Over the past few years, Nicola has weathered an independence referendum, Brexit, a pandemic, countless press briefings and…

  15. From the archive (season 6): David Baddiel, comedian

    · 44 min · Explicit

    As Grace Dent takes a short summer break, the team is delving into the archives to bring you some of their favourite episodes. This week, we rewind to February 2024, when legendary comedian and author David Baddiel…

  16. From the archive (season 4): Jayde Adams, comedian

    · 38 min · Explicit

    As Grace Dent takes a short summer break, the team is delving into the archives to bring you some of their favourite episodes. This week, we rewind to November 2022, when Grace welcomed one of that year’s stars of…

  17. From the archive (season 4): James Norton, actor

    · 45 min · Explicit

    As Grace Dent takes a short summer break, the team is delving into the archives to bring you some of their favourite episodes. This week, we rewind to January 2023, when Grace welcomed actor James Norton into her home.…

  18. S10, Ep4: Irvine Welsh, writer

    · 36 min · Explicit

    Scottish writer Irvine Welsh joins Grace to share his ultimate comfort food. Irvine has been a towering figure in our cultural galaxy for 30 years. His bestselling novels include Porno, The Acid House, Filth and, of…

  19. S10, Ep3: Samson Kayo, actor

    · 44 min

    This week on Comfort Eating, Grace is joined by Bafta-nominated actor, writer and producer Samson Kayo. Samson has been gracing our screens for more than a decade, starring in shows such as Channel 4’s Youngers, Sky’s…

  20. S10, Ep2: Lulu, musician

    · 38 min

    Joining Grace on this week’s episode of Comfort Eating is Lulu. Lulu was belting out songs to crowds before most of her classmates had mastered their times tables. By 15, she’d swapped school for showbiz and kicked off…

  21. S10, Ep1: Joy Crookes, musician

    · 44 min · Explicit

    Musician Joy Crookes joins Grace to kick off a brand new season of Comfort Eating. Born and raised in south London, Joy’s rich, punchy and intimate songs means her music is everywhere. With Bangladeshi and Irish…

  22. Comfort Eating with Grace Dent is back

    · 0:43

    Season 10 of Comfort Eating with Grace Dent will kick off on Tuesday 8 July. Join Grace and her celebrity guests, including CMAT, Irvine Welsh, Lulu and Nicola Sturgeon, as they delve into their ultimate comfort food

  23. S9, Ep6: Suzi Ruffell, comedian

    · 44 min · Explicit

    Comedian, broadcaster and podcaster Suzi Ruffell joins Grace in her east London home. Suzi’s comedy CV boasts an impressive five sellout runs at the Edinburgh festival fringe, appearances on Live at the Apollo, Mock…

  24. S9, Ep5: Babatunde Aléshé, comedian

    · 46 min · Explicit

    Joining Grace on Comfort Eating this week is actor and comedian Babatunde Aléshé. Babatunde stole the nation’s hearts with appearances on Celebrity Gogglebox, and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here. He talks to Grace…

  25. S9, Ep4: Dave Gorman, comedian

    · 46 min · Explicit

    British comedian Dave Gorman joins Grace for another scrumptious helping of Comfort Eating. Across the noughties, Dave took the British comedy scene by storm, and is known for taking the mundane, adding some sparkle…

  26. S9, Ep3: Pete Tong, DJ

    · 48 min

    This week on Comfort Eating, Grace is joined by superstar DJ, King of Ibiza, and namesake of his own rhyming slang: it’s Pete Tong MBE. Pete is one of the most influential figures in dance music; without him, house…

  27. S9, Ep2: Ellie Simmonds, Paralympian

    · 48 min

    This week on Comfort Eating, Grace is joined by five-time Paralympic gold medalist Ellie Simmonds. At 30, Ellie has hung up her goggles and retired from swimming, but instead of claiming an early pension, she has…

  28. S9, Ep1: Gary Kemp, musician

    · 49 min

    Songwriter, musician and actor, best known as a heartthrob in one of the biggest bands of the 1980s, Gary Kemp joins Grace for a brand new helping of Comfort Eating. Longtime Spandau Ballet fan Grace hears about the…

  29. Comfort Eating with Grace Dent is back for a new helping

    · 0:29

    Season nine of Comfort Eating with Grace Dent will kick off on Tuesday 18 February. Join Grace and her celebrity guests, including Gary Kemp, Ellie Simmonds and Pete Tong, as they delve into what they love to eat when…

  30. Sadiq Khan, mayor of London

    · 45 min

    To welcome in the New Year, Grace is joined by politician Sadiq Khan. Born in south London, to British Pakistani parents, he is one of eight children and was MP for Tooting before becoming London’s mayor in 2016. Now…

  31. A Comfort Eating Christmas

    · 30 min

    Christmas has arrived at Comfort Eating HQ, so join Grace as she joyfully wallows in her annual Christmas baking session while musing on her favourite Comfort Eating yuletide memories. From multi-Grammy winner Gregory…

  32. S8, E13: Matt Goss, musician

    · 39 min · Explicit

    Join Grace for a twinkly helping of festive Comfort Eating, where she is joined by Matt Goss, one third of Bros. One of the biggest boy bands of the 20th century, it was a tabloid sensation when the band split. Since…

  33. S8, E12: Paterson Joseph, actor and author

    · 43 min

    One of the UK’s best loved character actors, Paterson Joseph, joins Grace for another serving of Comfort Eating. The Beach, Peep Show and Wonka actor looks back at his career and muses on the roles he didn’t get,…

  34. S8, E11: Diane Morgan, actor

    · 42 min · Explicit

    Actor and comedian Diane Morgan joins Grace for another helping of Comfort Eating. Diane is best known for playing mockumentary historian Philomena Cunk, droll antihero Liz in the critically acclaimed BBC sitcom…

  35. S8, E10: David Gray, musician

    · 41 min

    The multi-platinum selling musician David Gray joins Grace this week on Comfort Eating. His breakthrough album White Ladder topped the charts worldwide and sold more than 3m copies in the UK, making it one of the best…

  36. S8, Ep9: Monica Dolan, actor

    · 43 min

    Bafta-award winning actor Monica Dolan shares her ultimate comfort food with Grace. Known for playing cardigan-wearing villains, Monica has been described as one of the greatest actors of her generation. She talks…

  37. S8, Ep8: Phil Wang, comedian

    · 44 min · Explicit

    Funny guy Phil Wang joins Grace this week for another helping of Comfort Eating. Phil has a textbook comedy career: president of Footlights at Cambridge University, graduating with agents sniffing at his heels;…

  38. S8, Ep7: Vanessa Feltz, broadcaster

    · 40 min

    Grace is joined by broadcasting legend Vanessa Feltz. From BBC breakfast to BBC London to LBC, she has graced our airwaves – and our TV screens – since the late 80s. Grace and Vanessa take a trip down memory lane to…

  39. S8, Ep6: Richard E Grant, actor

    · 41 min · Explicit

    This week on Comfort Eating, Grace is joined by one of the most successful and enduring film stars of the past 40 years: Richard E Grant. The Swaziland-born English actor made his film debut as Withnail in the comedy…

  40. S8, Ep5: Rob Rinder, barrister and television host

    · 39 min · Explicit

    TV presenter Rob Rinder joins Grace in her east London home to share his comfort food. Rob has been on our TV screens for a decade as Judge Rinder on the hit ITV show and, more recently, making documentaries. His 2020…

  41. S8, Ep4: Leila Farzad, actor

    · 42 min

    Joining Grace for a big serving of Comfort Eating is Bafta nominated actress Leila Farzad. Leila is best known for her performance alongside Billie Piper in I Hate Suzie, her Netflix hit show KAOS, and is set to star…

  42. S8, Ep3: Stanley Tucci, actor

    · 37 min · Explicit

    Hollywood royalty Stanley Tucci shares his ultimate comfort food with Grace this week. Born in America to Italian parents, Stanley and Grace discuss his love of Italian food, the lows of British food in the 1980s, and…

  43. S8, Ep2: Maisie Adam, comedian

    · 41 min · Explicit

    Maisie Adam joins Grace in her east London home to share her ultimate comfort food. Maisie is a comedian, writer and actress and one of the most exciting rising stars on the UK comedy circuit. Her critically acclaimed…

  44. S8, Ep1: Rag’n’Bone Man, singer

    · 41 min · Explicit

    Rag’n’Bone Man joins Grace for a new serving of Comfort Eating. Rag’n’Bone Man, AKA Rory Graham, shot to fame in 2016 with his song Human. A couple of albums later, he’s collaborated with an incredible roster of stars,…

  45. Comfort Eating with Grace Dent is back for a new season

    · 0:29

    Season eight of Comfort Eating with Grace Dent will kick off on Tuesday 24 September. Join Grace and her celebrity guests, including Richard E Grant, Rag’n’Bone Man and Vanessa Feltz, as they delve into what they love…

  46. Revisited – S3 E4: Big Zuu, rapper and TV personality

    · 42 min · Explicit

    The Comfort Eating team is taking a break. So for the next few weeks, we’re looking back at a few of our favourite episodes. In this episode of Comfort Eating, double Bafta winner Big Zuu goes round to Grace’s house…

  47. Revisited – S3 E12: Natalie Cassidy, actor

    · 44 min · Explicit

    The Comfort Eating team is taking a break. So for the next few weeks, we’re looking back at a few of our favourite episodes. In this episode of Comfort Eating, Eastenders actor and all-round hun Natalie Cassidy pops…

  48. Revisited – S1 E2: Nish Kumar, comedian

    · 39 min · Explicit

    The Comfort Eating team is taking a break. So for the next few weeks, we’re looking back at a few of our favourite episodes. In this episode of Comfort Eating with Grace Dent, comedian Nish Kumar tells Grace about some…

  49. Revisited - S3 E2: Self Esteem, musician

    · 48 min · Explicit

    The Comfort Eating team is taking a break. So for the next few weeks, we’re looking back at a few of our favourite episodes. In this episode of Comfort Eating, the pop star Rebecca Lucy Taylor, AKA Self Esteem, drops…

  50. S7, Ep8: bonus episode – a few of the tastiest bits from all seven series

    · 30 min

    This week, Grace takes us on a trip down memory lane to hear some of the best bite-sized tidbits of food tales from seven glorious seasons of Comfort Eating, featuring the likes of Rafe Spall, Scarlett Moffatt and…

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