A Christmas pudding sandwich?! | Richard E. Grant | Dish Podcast

Born and raised in Swaziland (Eswatini), Richard E. Grant moved to London in 1982 after studying drama at Cape Town University. He worked extensively in theatre before achieving widespread recognition in the cult classic Withnail and I in 1987. Richard had notable roles in Can You Ever Forgive Me?, for which he received an Academy Award nomination, as well as The Iron Lady, Star Wars: Episode IX and Saltburn. Richard has appeared in some of the biggest shows on TV, including Doctor Who, Downton Abbey, Game of Thrones and Loki. His new show, The Franchise, is available to watch on Sky Comedy and NOW.

Nick pours Richard a cranberry juice on ice, while Angela prepares one of his favourite dishes, spaghetti with chilli and parsley mussels. The experts at Waitrose pair this with a Blueprint Greek White Wine.

Richard E. Grant has been on the Dish dream-guest list since the beginning, and he does not disappoint. Our trio talks about salt pouches, Saltburn and why Richard likes to give everything the sniff test.

We can’t all have a Michelin star chef in the kitchen, but you can ask Angela for help.


Dish is a S:E Creative Studio production for Waitrose.

[TheGuardingDark]

You gotta love people who are sincerely and casually unhinged.

[ObayiBright]

There’s something refreshing about someone asking for seconds. Like, you don’t care about optics, you just want more. Now, I have to watch the full episode.

[cleebe]

When cooking, hearing that direct “yes, please” when offering seconds, its just the best.

[Evitaschannel]

I love cooking and someone asking for a second plate is SUCH a compliment 😂❤

[KimMcLean-xsqm]

Marvellous, english eccentricity. He swims in his individuality and is a gold medal winner

[littlewing]

Richard is so enigmatic, eccentric and absolutely hilarious!! He comes across so well in interviews!

[lugerardespinosa]

I can't get over the way he points fiercely at the food, when he says that one.

[thejanusproject]

What a compliment! he was licking it off the plate!

[ewns]

I love how he aggressively points at the piece he wants 😂😂

[gadgie]

Watching this clip of Richard E Grant, what a rollercoaster of emotions… I cried… I cheered… I fist pumped the air.

[kabc]

She just about blushed when he licked the plate. 😊 There's a lovely energy between them. ❤

[mairedaly]

Every so often Dish comes up on my but there's been a haype of Richard E. Grant ones... and I can see why
His 'yes please' to pudding was like a serious child

[MsDrientje]

I understand that man on a different level

[wintereve]

This interview was fantastic- just brilliant- I’ve listen 4 times on podcasts and I’ve saving this on YouTube- lovely stuff all round

[YeahIlikeit-bv]

He's one of those gifts that just keeps giving ❤😂

[kryptikknowledge]

The way he said "Richard!" Reminds me of how Mrs Bucket called for her husband in "keeping up appearances" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 if you know, you know!

[bbab]

I just woke up and had to replay the sandwich filling cos I thought I wasn't awake enough😂😂😂

[kathrynmoll]

Dad would always finish by licking his plate. Although not good in manner, it WAS a compliment for Mom. He would tell us, “now, it doesn’t need to be washed!”

[tapsimavinkeredayanand]

I’m here for Coriander! It is time to recognize the king of herbs. And Richard licking the plate and going for seconds is adorable- He must be such a good guest!

[mifam]

I completely understand him with eggs being HOT not COLD 💯🙌