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S2 E1: Stephen Fry

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Oct 26, 2021

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Grace’s first guest on season two of Comfort Eating – recorded at Grace’s house – is Stephen Fry. They talk about his childhood, memories of prison, cooking for his husband – and the comfort foods that have seen him through

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Oct 26, 2021

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What do you eat when you're home alone? You might not tell, but your favourite celebs will. Back for a second season, restaurant critic Grace Dent asks famous guests to throw the cupboard doors wide open on friendship, family - and the foods that have seen them through it all. Out every Tuesday. Egg timers at the ready. Supported by Ocado

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S2 E1: Stephen Fry: Grace’s first guest on season two of Comfort Eating is Stephen Fry by Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
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S1 E8: Candice Carty-Williams, author: Award-winning author Candice Carty-Williams tells Grace Dent about some of the most important moments in her life – and the comfort food that has seen her through them by Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
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S1 E5: Scarlett Moffatt, TV presenter: This week on Comfort Eating, Grace gives her ‘most judge-y face’ of the series so far in response to Scarlett Moffatt’s unusual comfort concoction by Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
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S1 E2: Nish Kumar, comedian: In this episode of Comfort Eating with Grace Dent, comedian Nish Kumar tells Grace about some of the most important moments in his life - and the comfort food that has seen him through them by Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
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S1 E10: Aisling Bea, actor and comedian: Grace’s guest is the actor, comedian and creator of This Way Up, Aisling Bea by Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
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S1 E6: Siobhán McSweeney, actor: This week, Grace sits down with the star of Derry Girls, the actor and TV presenter Siobhán McSweeney by Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
37 min listen
S2 E9: Craig David – Christmas special: Grace’s guest on this Christmas ediction of Comfort Eating is the musician Craig David by Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
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S1 E1: Russell T Davies, screenwriter: Grace Dent and Russell T Davies discuss love at first sight, recent loss, and how Woolworth’s pork and egg pie is a metaphor for life itself by Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
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S1 E7: Lawrence Chaney, Ru Paul’s Drag Race winner: Lawrence Chaney joins Grace Dent and they talk Joan Rivers, late-night Glasgow kebabs and bullying by Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
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S1 E9: Krishnan Guru-Murthy, journalist: One of the most famous faces on Channel 4 News for more than 20 years, Krishnan Guru-Murthy talks about some of the most important moments in his life – and the comfort food that has seen him through them by Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
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S1 E3: Rafe Spall, actor: In episode three of Comfort Eating with Grace Dent, Rafe Spall joins Grace for a sit down and conversation about life over his favourite sofa snack by Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
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S2 E10: Jo Brand, comedian: Grace’s guest on this episode of comfort Eating is the comedian Jo Brand by Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
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S3 E11: Neneh Cherry, musician: Grace’s guest this week is the singer Neneh Cherry by Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
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S2 E7: Bernardine Evaristo, author: Next over to Grace’s is award winning author Bernardine Evaristo by Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
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Coming soon: new episodes of Comfort Eating with Grace Dent: Get ready for the second season of the Guardian’s much-loved food podcast, Comfort Eating by Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
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S2 E5: Rosie Jones, comedian: Grace’s Comfort Eating guest is comedian Rosie Jones by Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
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S1 E11: Munya Chawawa, online satirist: Grace Dent’s guest this week is the satirist, comedian and presenter Munya Chawawa by Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
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S3 E1: James May, broadcaster: Grace Dent is back for third helpings of Comfort Eating, and her first guest of the season is James May, co-presenter of The Grand Tour by Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
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S4 E4: Jaime Winstone, actress: Jaime Winstone is Grace’s guest this week, coming round for a chat and a hearty portion of her ultimate comfort snack. Jaime is an actor, known for roles in films such as Kidulthood, Made in Dagenham, and Tomb Raider. The pair discuss the wild days and nights of Jamie’s party girl years, filmset food, and life with a famous dad: Ray Winstone. And of course, the comfort foods that saw Jaime through it all by Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
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S3 E8: Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson: Grace meets former athlete and current House of Lords peer Tanni Grey-Thompson, who introduces her to a snack less highbrow than you might expect. They discuss how to blag the most from being a baroness, what it’s like to be ‘the greatest’ athlete in your field, and the surprising matching tattoos she shares with her husband. And, as usual, she reveals what comfort foods have seen her through it all by Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
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S3 E3: Eddie Marsan, actor: For the third episode of season three of Comfort Eating, Grace welcomes the Ridley Road, Ray Donovan and Sherlock actor Eddie Marsan round to hers by Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
38 min listen
S2 E4: Laura Whitmore, presenter: Grace’s guest on Comfort Eating is the Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore by Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
34 min listen
S3 E10: Greg Rutherford, Olympian: Next over to Grace’s house is the former long jumper Greg Rutherford, who’s won gold medals at Olympic, world, European and Commonwealth level. He tells Grace about growing up in a conservative religious household, being brought home by the police as a teen, and how he turned it round to become one of Britain’s most successful athletes of all time by Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
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S3 E9: Goldie, music producer and DJ: The legendary drum’n’bass DJ Goldie has flown into London for summer performance dates, but first he stops by Grace’s living room. They discuss growing up in care, letting rave life get on top of you, and his new life with his wife and child in Thailand. And, as always, the comfort foods that have seen him through it all by Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
38 min listen

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S4 E8: Gaz Coombes, musician: This week knocking on Grace’s door is actual rockstar, and lead singer of Supergrass, Gaz Coombes. Gaz has sold millions of records around the world, both from his days in Britpop superstars Supergrass, and his critically acclaimed solo work. He joins Grace to chat about his days overseeing The Harvester’s coveted salad bar, late-night cheese boards, and as he prepares to release his fourth solo album, the meals that stand out from his days touring the world. And, as ever, the comfort foods that have seen him through it all. by Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
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