Marian Keyes

Internationally bestselling Irish author Marian Keyes – co-host of Radio 4’s ‘Now You’re Asking’ – is this week’s dream diner. And she’s got some supportive words for Ed and James.


Trigger warning: this episode contains talk about alcohol addiction, and mentions of grooming.


Marian Keyes’s latest novel ‘My Favourite Mistake’ is out now, published by Penguin. Buy it here.

Marina co-hosts ‘Now You’re Asking’ on BBC Radio 4. Listen to it on BBC Sounds.

And look out for the BBC adaptation of Marian’s ‘The Walsh Sisters’ which is in the works.

Follow Marian on Instagram @marian_keyes

Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Fri 29 Aug.


Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast

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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).

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