Life on a Plate is the podcast from Waitrose. Join hosts Yasmin Khan and Alison Oakervee, as they talk to some very special people about what food really means to them. From favourite dishes and childhood treats to memorable meals and even kitchen disasters, Yasmin and Alison dig into the lives of their guests – creating conversations that are fascinating, moving and funny. So make yourself a coffee and pull up a chair.
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For this episode, Yasmin and Alison talk to the brilliant, funny and down-to-earth Scottish actor Ashley Jensen, known for her roles in Extras, Ugly Betty, Catastrophe – and star of the Waitrose 2021 Christmas ad! She chats about Heston’s mince pies and her taste for sprouts (with pancetta), and shares tales of growing up in Scotland in the 1970s, enjoying her grandmother’s mince and tatties and a range of classic crisps including Frazzles and Monster Munch. She describes her no-nonsense response to Hollywood glitz and glamour (and her rejection of the idea that actresses must ‘stay young’) and also expresses her admiration for footballer and campaigner Marcus Rashford and his work tackling child food poverty.
To watch Ashley in the Christmas advert, go to waitrose.com/Christmas (https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/Nsg-CvoMZCLlkKOXhXh-HS?domain=url.emailprotection.link).
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Host: Yasmin Khan
Co-host: Alison Oakervee
Producers: Sera Berksoy
Executive Producer: Nikki Duffy
Editor: Nathan Copelin
A John Brown production for Waitrose & Partners
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25 Nov 2021
Reggie Yates, DJ, writer and presenter
Actor, DJ, presenter, photographer, author, acclaimed documentary-maker and now a feature film director – there aren’t many things that Reggie Yates can’t do! In this episode, he talks to Yasmin and Alison about his career to date and how important it has been to stick to his guns when it comes to authenticity and speaking in his own voice. He reminisces about the West African food he grew up with, touches on the great plantain pronunciation debate and reveals some interesting ideas about how to eat crisps and chocolate (at the same time). Reggie also chats about his brilliant new film, Pirates, launched on 26 November, which celebrates UK Garage culture at the turn of the Millennium.
You can follow Reggie on Instagram and Twitter @regyates.
To find out more about the show, go to waitrose.com/podcast (https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/T9y3C2vpWi86O4AAcMk-7o?domain=waitrose.com).
Host: Yasmin Khan
Co-host: Alison Oakervee
Producers: Clarissa Maycock & Sera Berksoy
Executive Producer: Nikki Duffy
Editor: Nathan Copelin
A John Brown production for Waitrose & Partners
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24 Nov 2021
Kimberley Wilson, psychologist and author
This week’s guest is chartered psychologist and nutritionist Kimberley Wilson. In addition to working in private practice, lecturing, podcasting and co-hosting Radio 4’s Made of Stronger Stuff with Dr Xand van Tulleken, Kimberley has also found time to write How to Build a Healthy Brain, a book that makes clear the crucial connections between what we eat and how we think, feel and remember. Kimberley speaks passionately to Yasmin and Alison about the simple dietary steps we can all take right now to help combat depression, anxiety and dementia – while also sharing her love of hot tea, porridge and plum crumble.
You can follow Kimberley on Instagram @foodandpsych and Twitter @FoodAndPsych. How to Build a Healthy Brain is in bookshops now and Made of Stronger Stuff is available from BBC Sounds.
To find out more about the show, go to waitrose.com/podcast (https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/T9y3C2vpWi86O4AAcMk-7o?domain=waitrose.com).
Host: Yasmin Khan
Co-host: Alison Oakervee
Producer: Sera Berksoy
Executive Producer: Nikki Duffy
Editor: Nathan Copelin
A John Brown production for Waitrose & Partners
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
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