Ep 272: Derren Brown

We’re at the tail end of 2025, and it’s time for the first half of our most delicious clips of the year. Remember when we had Robert De Niro on the podcast? Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Clips Still or Sparkling?  Daisy Ridley Emily Campbell Sally Phillips James Norton Rhys James Kunal Nayyar Rhod Gilbert Drinks Joanna McNally Stevie Martin Daisy Ridley Sally Phillips Food descriptions and recipes Santiago Lastra Antoni Porowski Carey Mulligan George Egg John Early James Norton Teachings Joy Crookes Emily Campbell John Early Kunal Nayyar 300th AJ Odudu Tasting Menus John Kearns Bridget Christie Jen Brister Live shows Rhod Gilbert Julian Clary Self Esteem Katherine Parkinson Weird choices Ian Smith Mawaan Rizwan Nina Conti Chris McCausland Global icons Jeff Goldblum Gillian Anderson Kate Winslet Robert De Niro Robert De Niro Robert De Niro Robert De Niro Joanne McNally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oscar-winning acting royalty Kate Winslet joins us for a Christmas Special in the Dream Restaurant. But can James keep his Eternal Sunshine questions to himself? Kate Winslet’s directorial debut ‘Goodbye, June’ is in cinemas now and on Netflix from 24 December. Watch it here. Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 18 Dec. Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive, and Pippa Brown. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yuletide is here, and joining us for our first festive special is stand-up superstar and ‘Strictly’ champ Chris McCausland. ChrisMcCausland. ChristmasCausland… Chris McCausland’s autobiography ‘Keep Laughing!’ is out now in hardback and audiobook, published by Michael Joseph. Buy it here. Chris is on tour in 2026 with his show ‘Yonks!’. For dates and tickets go to chrismccausland.com Follow Chris on Instagram @chrismccauslandcomedy and TikTok @chrismccausland Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 11 Dec. Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive, and Felipe Franco. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the last episode of series 15, and who better to round off the series than US comedy superstar and actor – star of ‘Search Party’, ‘30 Rock’ and new film ‘Eternity’ – John Early. See you soon for some Christmas specials…  John Early stars in ‘Eternity’ which is in UK cinemas on 5 December. Follow John on Instagram @bejohnce Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 27 Nov Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive, and Felipe Franco. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kunal Nayyar – star of ‘The Big Bang Theory’ and new movie ‘Christmas Karma’ – has a table booked this week. But is he drinking water or vodka? Kunal Nayyar stars in ‘Christmas Karma’ which is in cinemas now. Follow Kunal on Instagram @kunalkarmanayyar Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 20 Nov Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive, and Felipe Franco. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.