Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
Food
About
From school dinners to sofa snacks – food has a huge part to play in shaping our story - and your favourite celebs have some delicious tales to tell. Join Grace Dent and celebrity guests as she throws the cupboard doors open and chats life through food. Expect to hear from guests (actors from TV, movie, theatre and film; sportspeople, comedians, chefs…) such as: 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 Adam...
Episodes
- From the archive (season 4): Graham Norton
Graham Norton is featured on Comfort Eating with Grace Dent. He discusses his experiences from living in a San Francisco commune to his career breaks and personal snack preferences. This episode provides insight into Norton's life and comf…
- From the archive (season 6): Katie Price
Katie Price is featured on Comfort Eating with Grace Dent. She discusses her life, career, and personal experiences, including her childhood, early photoshoots, relationships, and being a mother. The conversation covers her public image an…
- From the archive (season 1): Russell T Davies
Russell T Davies joins Grace Dent to discuss significant life moments and the comfort food associated with them. They explore themes of love, loss, and the metaphor of Woolworth's pork and egg pie.
- From the archive (season 5): Nadiya Hussain
Nadiya Hussain joins Grace Dent to discuss food, family, and managing a household. They talk about comfort eating, family life, husbands, school, and crisps. This episode is from the archive.
- From the archive (season 2): Stephen Fry
In this episode of Comfort Eating with Grace Dent, Stephen Fry discusses his childhood, memories of prison, cooking for his husband, and comfort foods. This episode is from the archive (season 2).
- S10, Ep12: Fatiha El-Ghorri, comedian
Fatiha El-Ghorri, a comedian from East London, joins Grace Dent for a discussion. She shares insights on identity, culture, and modern dating, drawing from her Muslim faith and Moroccan heritage. The conversation also touches upon her rece…
- S10, Ep11: Sally Wainwright, TV writer
Sally Wainwright, TV writer, producer, and director, joins Grace Dent to discuss her career evolution, from childhood theatricals to her work on popular British soaps. She shares stories about the foods that have marked different phases of…
- S10, Ep10: Mary Portas, broadcaster
Mary Portas, broadcaster and retail consultant, joins Grace Dent. She shares her journey from a challenging start to her success in the retail world, earning the moniker Queen of the High Street.
- S10, Ep9: Miriam Margolyes, actor
Miriam Margolyes discusses Jewish food, her seven-decade acting career, and personal life with Grace Dent. Topics include her experiences in wartime Britain and coming out in the 1970s, as well as her new book.
- S10, Ep8: Mariella Frostrup, journalist
Mariella Frostrup is the guest on Comfort Eating with Grace Dent. She shares her early food memories, a cringe-worthy dinner faux pas, and the perils of being too honest with her kids.
- S10, Ep7: Alan Davies, comedian
Alan Davies, known for his comedy, visits Grace Dent to talk about his favorite comfort food. His third memoir, detailing his comedy career, will be released soon. Information for survivors of child abuse is also provided.
- S10, Ep6: CMAT, singer songwriter
CMAT, an Irish singer-songwriter, discusses her eating habits and new album, Euro-Country, with Grace Dent. The episode also touches on her summer festivals and upcoming tour. This episode contains descriptions of drug use and disordered e…
- S10, Ep5: Nicola Sturgeon, former politician
In this episode, Nicola Sturgeon, former First Minister of Scotland, joins Grace Dent to talk about the comfort food she turns to after years in the public eye. They discuss her experiences with an independence referendum, Brexit, and a pa…
- From the archive (season 6): David Baddiel, comedian
David Baddiel, comedian and author, joins Grace Dent from the archives of the podcast. He shares his favorite comfort snack and discusses family, relationships, and his approach to telling the truth. The episode is a rewind to February 202…
- From the archive (season 4): Jayde Adams, comedian
Jayde Adams joins Grace Dent to discuss her upbringing in Bristol, her experience as a fishmonger, and the comfort foods that have been significant in her life. This episode is a rewind to November 2022 from the archive.
- From the archive (season 4): James Norton, actor
This archived episode of Comfort Eating with Grace Dent features actor James Norton. The discussion covers his early life, boarding school, West End career, and the role of food in his experiences.
- S10, Ep4: Irvine Welsh, writer
Irvine Welsh joins Grace Dent to share his favorite comfort food. The acclaimed Scottish writer talks about his novels like "Trainspotting" and his new book, "Men In Love," a sequel to "Trainspotting."
- S10, Ep3: Samson Kayo, actor
Samson Kayo joins Grace Dent to talk about his life and career, including his roles in TV shows and films, and his experiences with different foods growing up in south London. They cover topics ranging from childhood memories to fatherhood…
- S10, Ep2: Lulu, musician
Lulu, the musician, joins Grace Dent on Comfort Eating. They discuss Lulu's six-decade career, her experiences with Eurovision and the Bond franchise, and her father's work in a meat market. She also shares her thoughts on KitKats as a tou…
- S10, Ep1: Joy Crookes, musician
Joy Crookes joins Grace Dent to discuss her music, including her debut album "Skin," and her experiences with mental health. She also shares details about her new single and upcoming European tour. This episode focuses on Joy Crokes's pers…
- Comfort Eating with Grace Dent is back
Season 10 of Comfort Eating with Grace Dent premieres on Tuesday, July 8. The new season will feature celebrity guests including CMAT, Irvine Welsh, Lulu, and Nicola Sturgeon, who will share their ultimate comfort foods.
- S9, Ep6: Suzi Ruffell, comedian
Suzi Ruffell, comedian and broadcaster, joins Grace Dent to discuss her career, family life, and experiences with anxiety. She also shares a story about her mum's "sandwich love language" and a childhood food challenge.
- S9, Ep5: Babatunde Aléshé, comedian
Actor and comedian Babatunde Aléshé talks with Grace Dent about his family, jollof rice, and his aversion to cheese. He shares anecdotes from his life and career, including his appearances on Celebrity Gogglebox and I'm a Celebrity… Get Me…
- S9, Ep4: Dave Gorman, comedian
Dave Gorman joins Grace Dent to talk about his comedy career, including his show "Modern Life is Goodish." He shares his comfort food choices and practices for his all-night writing sessions.
- S9, Ep3: Pete Tong, DJ
Pete Tong joins Grace Dent to discuss his comfort food memories, including growing up with classic British fare and his experiences with Run-DMC. He also shares insights into his career as a DJ and the evolution of house music and club cul…
- S9, Ep2: Ellie Simmonds, Paralympian
Ellie Simmonds joins Grace Dent to discuss her life after competitive swimming, including her work in disability activism and documentary making. She also shares insights into her diet during training and her favorite comfort foods.
- S9, Ep1: Gary Kemp, musician
Gary Kemp, known from Spandau Ballet, joins Grace Dent on Comfort Eating. He shares stories from his life, including his childhood, music career, and acting experiences, alongside his food-related memories.
- Comfort Eating with Grace Dent is back for a new helping
Grace Dent's Comfort Eating returns for its ninth season on February 18. This season features celebrity guests such as Gary Kemp, Ellie Simmonds, and Pete Tong, who will share their preferred comfort foods when they are not in the public e…
- Sadiq Khan, mayor of London
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, is featured on Comfort Eating with Grace Dent. He discusses his food preferences, upbringing, and political career, including anecdotes about campaign fuel and cooking challenges.
- A Comfort Eating Christmas
Grace Dent hosts a Christmas episode, reminiscing about past Comfort Eating guests and their holiday food stories. The episode includes anecdotes from guests such as Gregory Porter and Nadiya Hussain.
- S8, E13: Matt Goss, musician
Grace Dent is joined by Matt Goss of Bros to discuss his career, childhood Christmases, and a memorable call from Reggie Kray. They cover his journey from topping the charts to headlining in Las Vegas.
- S8, E12: Paterson Joseph, actor and author
Paterson Joseph, known for his work in The Beach, Peep Show, and Wonka, joins Grace Dent to discuss his career, including missed roles like Doctor Who. He shares memories of his childhood and experiences on the Wonka set.
- S8, E11: Diane Morgan, actor
Diane Morgan, actor and comedian, joins Grace Dent on Comfort Eating. She discusses her roles, being fired from a waitressing job, and family hugging attempts.
- S8, E10: David Gray, musician
David Gray joins Grace Dent on Comfort Eating. They discuss his career, his album Dear Life, and the role of food in his life.
- S8, Ep9: Monica Dolan, actor
Monica Dolan, a Bafta-award winning actor, talks about her comfort food, playing villains, and her childhood. She also shares her experiences with Covid shopping and how a weekly Irish stew was important to her family.
- S8, Ep8: Phil Wang, comedian
Phil Wang discusses his comedy career, university experiences, and comfort food, including garlic sauce and reheating rice. He joins Grace Dent for this episode of Comfort Eating.
- S8, Ep7: Vanessa Feltz, broadcaster
Broadcaster Vanessa Feltz joins Grace Dent to discuss her career, family recipes, and the impact of public life. She shares memories of her grandmother's Jewish recipes and her mother's "bombe surprise" pudding.
- S8, Ep6: Richard E Grant, actor
Richard E Grant joins Grace Dent to discuss his food memories, including dishes he ate as a child, his daily breakfast, and what he cooked for Melissa McCarthy. He has starred in films such as Withnail and I, Star Wars, Gosford Park and Sa…
- S8, Ep5: Rob Rinder, barrister and television host
Rob Rinder, barrister and television host, shares his comfort food with Grace Dent. He discusses his television career, including his role as Judge Rinder, and his documentary work. Rob also shares personal anecdotes about his family, frie…
- S8, Ep4: Leila Farzad, actor
Leila Farzad, known for "I Hate Suzie" and "KAOS," joins Grace Dent to explore comfort eating. They discuss her childhood in Iran and audition experiences, as well as her role in the upcoming Bridget Jones film.
- S8, Ep3: Stanley Tucci, actor
Stanley Tucci joins Grace Dent to discuss his comfort food, his love of Italian food, and British food in the 1980s. He also shares an anecdote about eating an aphrodisiac with Meryl Streep on set.
- S8, Ep2: Maisie Adam, comedian
Maisie Adam joins Grace Dent to talk about her comfort food. She shares memories of pies, school puddings, and her dad's gravy.
- S8, Ep1: Rag’n’Bone Man, singer
Rag’n’Bone Man, or Rory Graham, is featured on Comfort Eating with Grace Dent. The discussion covers his music career and various food-related subjects.
- Comfort Eating with Grace Dent is back for a new season
Grace Dent returns for a new season of Comfort Eating, joined by celebrity guests such as Richard E Grant, Rag’n’Bone Man, and Vanessa Feltz. They will discuss their favorite comfort foods.
- Revisited – S3 E4: Big Zuu, rapper and TV personality
Big Zuu, rapper and TV personality, joins Grace Dent to discuss his comfort food, his relationship with his mother, his upbringing, and the success of his show Big Zuu's Big Eats. This episode is a revisit from a previous season.
- Revisited – S3 E12: Natalie Cassidy, actor
Natalie Cassidy, known for her role in Eastenders, discusses 90s London club scenes, fitness DVDs, and how being on a soap opera shaped her identity. She also shares her favorite comfort foods with Grace Dent.
- Revisited – S1 E2: Nish Kumar, comedian
Nish Kumar discusses important life moments and comfort food with Grace Dent, including memories of Pizza Hut and his 20s. He also shares an experience of being pelted with a bread roll.
- Revisited - S3 E2: Self Esteem, musician
This episode of Comfort Eating with Grace Dent features pop star Rebecca Lucy Taylor, also known as Self Esteem. She discusses comfort foods and her music career. The conversation also includes topics such as northern women eating carbs an…
- S7, Ep8: bonus episode – a few of the tastiest bits from all seven series
Grace Dent looks back at highlights from seven seasons of "Comfort Eating," sharing food-related anecdotes from various guests. The episode includes stories from Rafe Spall, Scarlett Moffatt, Russell T Davies, Jay Blades, and Russell Tovey…
- S7, Ep7: Bimini, drag queen
Bimini, the drag queen from RuPaul's Drag Race UK, joins Grace Dent to discuss their diet. They talk about life after the show, including music, fashion, and their plant-based lifestyle.