Kristin Scott Thomas — on meeting Prince, reuniting with Scarlett Johansson, and writing her own story
The incomparable Kristin Scott Thomas—star of “The English Patient,” “Slow Horses,” and now writer-director-star of the deeply personal film “My Mother’s Wedding” – joins the show. Over mushroomy eggs and quiche, we cover her extraordinary career in both English and French -- from her baptism-by-fire debut opposite Prince in “Under the Cherry Moon” to her viral “Fleabag” monologue. Kristin also tells me about reuniting with Scarlett Johansson as her on-screen daughter for the third time, and why Robert Altman’s “Gosford Park” set was both thrilling and intimidating. This episode was recorded at La Mercerie in SoHo, New York City. Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week early, but you’ll also be able to listen completely ad-free! Just click “Try Free” at the top of the Dinner’s on Me show page on Apple Podcasts to start your free trial today. A Sony Music Entertainment & A Kid Named Beckett production. Get 15% off your Saily plan with the code dinnersonme. Just download the Saily app or head to https://saily.com/dinnersonme. Stay connected — and don’t miss your dinner reservation. Stay connected — and don’t miss your dinner reservation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 Aug 48min
Riz Ahmed — on prepping for ‘Sound of Metal,’ and how his wife led him to ‘RELAY’
Emmy-winning actor and the star of film ‘RELAY’ Riz Ahmed joins the show. Over an Indian breakfast of chicken keema, Riz reflects on the daunting preparation for ‘Sound of Metal,’ what American sign language taught him about expression, and why he couldn’t pass up his new thriller ‘RELAY.’ We also get into his Oscar-winning short film ‘The Long Goodbye,’ his advocacy for Muslim inclusion in Hollywood, and how his fractured relationship with Great Britain shows up in his music. This episode was recorded at Dishoom on Portobello Road in Notting Hill, London. Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week early, but you’ll also be able to listen completely ad-free! Just click “Try Free” at the top of the Dinner’s on Me show page on Apple Podcasts to start your free trial today. A Sony Music Entertainment & A Kid Named Beckett production. Get 15% off your Saily plan with the code dinnersonme. Just download the Saily app or head to https://saily.com/dinnersonme. Stay connected — and don’t miss your dinner reservation. Stay connected — and don’t miss your dinner reservation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 Aug 47min
Prue Leith – on late-in-life fame, scandalous love, and why ‘Bake Off’ is ‘a piece of cake’
'The Great British Bakeoff’ and ‘The Great American Baking Show’ Prue Leith joins the show. Over escargot, we talk about her incredible life before TV: growing up during apartheid in South Africa, falling in love with her mother’s best friend’s husband, and becoming a celebrated chef, novelist, and memoirist. Plus, Prue shares how it feels to be thriving in her 80s, and the lemon curd cupcake she still remembers from my time in the tent. This episode was recorded at L’Escargot in Soho, London. Ps. Don’t forget to see me (alongside Prue) in The Great American Baking Show: Summer Special – out August 16 on Roku! Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week early, but you’ll also be able to listen completely ad-free! Just click “Try Free” at the top of the Dinner’s on Me show page on Apple Podcasts to start your free trial today. A Sony Music Entertainment & A Kid Named Beckett production. Get 15% off your Saily plan with the code dinnersonme. Just download the Saily app or head to https://saily.com/dinnersonme. Stay connected — and don’t miss your dinner reservation. Stay connected — and don’t miss your dinner reservation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Aug 43min
Sharon Horgan – on pulling from personal chaos for ‘Catastrophe’ and plotting revenge in ‘Bad Sisters'
‘Bad Sisters’ and ‘Catastrophe’ creator Sharon Horgan joins the show. Over ceviche and grilled asparagus, Sharon tells me about her early cult hit ‘Pulling,’ casting her real-life partner in ‘Bad Sisters,’ and the honesty she brought to ‘Divorce’ and ‘Catastrophe.’ Plus, that time she auditioned for ‘Modern Family’ -- you’ll never guess which character. This episode was recorded at Morito in Hackney, East London. Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week early, but you’ll also be able to listen completely ad-free! Just click “Try Free” at the top of the Dinner’s on Me show page on Apple Podcasts to start your free trial today. A Sony Music Entertainment & A Kid Named Beckett production. Get 15% off your Saily plan with the code dinnersonme. Just download the Saily app or head to https://saily.com/dinnersonme. Stay connected — and don’t miss your dinner reservation. Stay connected — and don’t miss your dinner reservation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 Aug 42min
Rob Delaney – on sobriety, musicals, and working with Michelle Williams in ‘Dying for Sex’
'Dying for Sex' and ‘Catastrophe’ star Rob Delaney joins the show. Over iced coffees and schnitzel, Rob tells me about getting sober in his twenties, his surprising start in musical theatre, and life as an American raising three kids in London. We also talk about his role opposite Michelle Williams in Hulu’s ‘Dying for Sex,’ what gets harder (and easier) with age, and why he finally walked away from social media. This episode was recorded at Brasserie Max at the Covent Garden Hotel in Covent Garden, London. Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week early, but you’ll also be able to listen completely ad-free! Just click “Try Free” at the top of the Dinner’s on Me show page on Apple Podcasts to start your free trial today. A Sony Music Entertainment & A Kid Named Beckett production. Get 15% off your Saily plan with the code dinnersonme. Just download the Saily app or head to https://saily.com/dinnersonme. Stay connected — and don’t miss your dinner reservation. Stay connected — and don’t miss your dinner reservation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29 Jul 46min
Rory Kinnear – on Judi Dench, ‘Lord of the Rings,’ and the father he still misses
'The Diplomat’ and ‘No Time To Die’ star Rory Kinnear joins the show. Over lamb and English asparagus, Rory reflects on losing his father Roy Kinnear at a young age, and how he keeps his memory alive for his own children. He shares stories about his bond with Dame Judi Dench, honoring his late sister, and joining the 'Lord of the Rings' universe. This episode was recorded at Lasdun at the National Theatre on London’s South Bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22 Jul 47min
Tom Daley — on fame at 13, failure in Rio, and the man who changed everything
British Olympic diver Tom Daley joins the show. Over fresh pasta, Tom tells me about becoming an Olympian for the first time at age 13, his special relationship with his late father, and becoming a dad with his partner ‘Milk’ screenwriter Dustin Lance Black. This episode was recorded at Bancone in Covent Garden, London. Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week early, but you’ll also be able to listen completely ad-free! Just click “Try Free” at the top of the Dinner’s on Me show page on Apple Podcasts to start your free trial today. A Sony Music Entertainment & A Kid Named Beckett production. Get 15% off your Saily plan with the code dinnersonme. Just download the Saily app or head to https://saily.com/dinnersonme. Stay connected — and don’t miss your dinner reservation. Stay connected — and don’t miss your dinner reservation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 Jul 46min
Russell Tovey — on playing complex gay roles and what 'Looking' got right
‘Looking’ and ‘American Horror Story: NYC’ star Russell Tovey joins the show. Over samosas, Russell tells me about growing up as a queer kid in ‘90s Essex, dating using astrology, and his special bond with his pup Rocky. Plus, we get into his new film ‘Plainclothes,’ which made a splash at Sundance. This episode was recorded at Kricket in Shoreditch in East London. Want next week’s episode now? Subscribe to Dinner’s on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week early, but you’ll also be able to listen completely ad-free! Just click “Try Free” at the top of the Dinner’s on Me show page on Apple Podcasts to start your free trial today. A Sony Music Entertainment & A Kid Named Beckett production. Get 15% off your Saily plan with the code dinnersonme. Just download the Saily app or head to https://saily.com/dinnersonme. Stay connected — and don’t miss your dinner reservation. Stay connected — and don’t miss your dinner reservation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8 Jul 48min
