Hosted by Mathew Horne and Joanna Page, each episode of Table for Four brings two hosts and a celebrity duo around the table for an honest, funny and revealing conversation. Whether they’re a married couple, an on-screen pairing, lifelong friends or creative collaborators, the format stays the same: four voices, one table, and no rush to leave.
Across the series, Mathew and Joanna invite some of the most recognisable partnerships in entertainment to talk about how they really work together. From first meetings and shared successes to tensions, misunderstandings and moments that changed everything, the conversation goes far beyond the surface. Expect laughter, candour and the occasional curveball, as guests open up about what it takes to maintain a partnership in public, private and everything in between.
There’s no formal interview, no press-junket polish, just relaxed conversation guided by curiosity and warmth. Food acts as the backdrop rather than the focus, creating a space where guests can settle in, let their guard down and talk freely about their lives, careers and relationships.
At its heart, Table for Four is about connection: how partnerships are formed, how they survive change, and what happens when two people choose to keep showing up for each other. It’s a celebration of collaboration, companionship and the stories that only emerge when you sit down together and stay awhile.
Paul Whitehouse and Dr. Mina Conkbayir: Love, Laughter and Living Apart
Joanna Page and Mathew Horne interview comedian Paul Whitehouse and author Dr. Mina Conkbayir about their unique relationship, ADHD, and shared life experiences.
23 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
Lucy Beaumont and Sophie Willan: Terrible Quiz Shows and Northern Nostalgia
Comedians Lucy Beaumont and Sophie Willan share nostalgic food memories and discuss quiz show disasters with host [Host Name] in this interview.
16 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
Tobie Donovan and Jenny Walser: Saying Goodbye to Heartstopper
Heartstopper stars Tobie Donovan and Jenny Walser join host [Host Name] for an interview reflecting on their experiences filming the Netflix phenomenon and saying goodbye to their beloved characters.
9 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
Kathy Lette & Ronni Ancona: Best Friends, Polar Opposites
Best-selling author Kathy Lette and award-winning impressionist Ronni Ancona share hilarious stories and insights on friendship, feminism, and second acts with hosts Matt and Joanna in this interview.
2 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Shires: leading country music's UK boom
Matt and Joanne interview country music stars Ben Earle and Chrissie Rhodes of The Shires about their UK boom and Nashville success.
25 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
Dawn O’Porter & Gemma Cairney: How to champion your friends
Joanna Page and Mathew Horne interview broadcaster Gemma Cairney and writer Dawn O’Porter about championing female friendships and navigating life's milestones together.
18 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
Sian Welby & Jordan North
Mathew Horne and Joanna Page interview Sian Welby and Jordan North about their hilarious career mishaps and food memories.
11 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
Larry Lamb & Alison Steadman: reuniting the Gavin & Stacey family
Matthew Horne and Joanna Page interview Larry Lamb and Alison Steadman, exploring their "Gavin & Stacey" memories and personal journeys over a shared meal.
9 Apr 2026
Connor Swindells & Alistair Petrie
Joanna Page and Mathew Horne interview Connor Swindells and Alistair Petrie about their friendship, career beginnings, and life insights over food and drinks.
2 Apr 2026
Benedict & Hannah Townsend (Talk of the Townsends)
Joanna Page and Mathew Horne interview real-life couple Benedict and Hannah Townsend about their life stories and personal moments.
26 Mar 2026
Laura Smyth & Carmen Butcher
If you like your podcasts funny, unfiltered and a bit like eavesdropping on two best friends, this one’s for you.
On this episode of Table for Four by Good Food, Joanna Page and Mathew Horne are joined by comedians Laura Smyth and Carmen Butcher for a lively, free-flowing conversation over cocktails and a seriously good spread. What starts with overnight oats and airport pints quickly turns into stories of stand-up beginnings, disastrous gigs, dodgy stomachs and the kind of friendship that’s built on voice notes, laughter and saying “I love you” at the end of every ramble.
There’s real heart here too, from Laura’s journey into comedy to the perspective that comes with it, all balanced with the sort of chat that never takes itself too seriously.
It’s loose, honest and very funny. Settle in and join them at the table.
On the menu:
Cocktail
White port & tonic
Starter
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/slow-cooked-soy-glazed-chicken
Main
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/sharing-bavette-with-blue-cheese-beef-dripping-wedges-ranch-salad
Dessert
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/apple-crumble-sundae
Full episodes of Table for Four can also be watched on YouTube
Find all the recipes at goodfood.com or on the Good Food app.
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19 Mar 2026
Dame Arlene Phillips & Bradley Riches
Come for the company, stay for the conversation. This is a dinner table you’ll want to linger at.
In this episode of Table for Four by Good Food, Joanna Page and Mathew Horne welcome Dame Arlene Phillips and Bradley Riches for a candid, wide-ranging chat over cocktails and comfort food. What starts with steamer vs iron debates and first-date food fears quickly opens into something deeper. From Bradley’s journey into acting to Arlene’s remarkable career and the connection they’ve built across generations.
It’s part laughter, part life story, with moments that feel unexpectedly personal without ever losing its easy, conversational flow.
If you’re after a podcast that mixes showbiz insight with genuine warmth (and a few surprises along the way), settle in and join them at the table.
On the menu:
Cocktail
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/shirley-temple
Starter
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/premium/crispy-coconut-prawn-tacos
Main
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/cowboy-pie
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/creamy-mash
Dessert
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/apple-crumble-sundae
Full episodes of Table for Four can also be watched on YouTube
Find all the recipes at goodfood.com or on the Good Food app.
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12 Mar 2026
Mollie King & Matt Edmondson
Looking for great chat, great food and just the right amount of chaos? You’re in the right place.
On this episode of Table for Four by Good Food, hosts Joanna Page and Mathew Horne sit down over a generous spread with Mollie King and Matt Edmondson from Radio 1. Find out about Mollie's interesting nickname and Matt's legendary games nights.
Warm, funny and properly revealing, this is a relaxed dinner party with a backstage pass. Expect sharp questions, plenty of laughs and a few moments of genuine heart.
If you enjoy your celebrity chat served with good food and even better company, pull up a chair and press play.
Today's menu:
Starter
Onion Bhaji
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/onion-bhajis-raita
Main
One Pot Spiced Roast Chicken
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/premium/one-pot-spiced-roast-chicken
Dessert
Blueberry Pie
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/blueberry-pie
Full episodes of Table for Four can also be watched on YouTube
Find all the recipes at goodfood.com or on the Good Food app.
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5 Mar 2026
Minah Shannon & Freddie Fraser
Looking for great chat, great food and just the right amount of chaos? You’re in the right place.
On this episode of Table for Four by Good Food, hosts Joanna Page and Mathew Horne sit down over a generous spread with The Traitors stars Minah Shannon and Freddie Fraser. Between Tommy’s margaritas, haggis and a fiercely competitive spaghetti tower, the pair spill what really happens inside the castle. From nerve-shredding round tables to the friendships that lasted long after filming.
Warm, funny and properly revealing, this is a relaxed dinner party with a backstage pass. Expect sharp questions, plenty of laughs and a few moments of genuine heart.
If you enjoy your celebrity chat served with good food and even better company, pull up a chair and press play.
Today's menu:
Cocktail
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/tommys-margarita
Starter
Padron peppers
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/padron-peppers
Main
Balmoral chicken with rumbledethumps and whisky sauce
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/balmoral-chicken
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/rumbledethumps
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/whisky-sauce
Dessert
Raspberry frangipane croissant bake
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/raspberry-frangipane-croissant-bake
Full episodes of Table for Four can also be watched on YouTube
Find all the recipes at goodfood.com or on the Good Food app.
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26 Feb 2026
Russell Howard & Dan Atkinson
If you enjoy sharp comedy, good food and the kind of chat that goes gloriously off-menu, you’re in the right place.
In this episode of Table for Four by Good Food, Joanna Page and Mathew Horne sit down with long-time collaborators Russell Howard and Dan Atkinson for a relaxed, very funny dinner. Between bites cooked by resident chef Samuel Goldsmith, the pair trace their first meeting on the chaotic 90s comedy circuit, swap stories from the writing room, and confess to some truly questionable cooking moments, including a mackerel dauphinoise that divided opinion.
Expect warm chemistry, quick-fire wit and the sort of meandering food talk that only happens when everyone forgets the cameras are rolling.
Pull up a chair, press play and join the conversation.
Today's menu:
Starter
Spiced honey glazed halloumi & fig salad
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/spiced-honey-glazed-halloumi-fig-salad
Main
One pot paneer curry pie
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/one-pot-paneer-curry-pie
Dessert
Sticky toffee apple pudding
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/sticky-toffee-apple-pudding
Full episodes of Table for Four can also be watched on YouTube
Find all the recipes at goodfood.com or on the Good Food app.
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19 Feb 2026
Gary Barlow & Olly Smith
Ever wondered what national treasure Gary Barlow and his mate, author and wine expert, Olly Smith talk about over dinner? Turns out, quite a lot.
Hosts Joanna Page and Mathew Horne sit down with celebrity duos for honest conversations over proper food. Each episode pairs famous friends and lets them talk about what actually matters: friendship, work, wine, the occasional existential crisis, and why nobody should ever cycle outside.
This isn't your typical interview show. It's warm, funny, and refreshingly real. Joanna and Mathew create the kind of atmosphere where guests forget they're being recorded, which means you get the good stuff. The stories behind the headlines. The friendships that keep people grounded. And yes, occasionally, a debate about whether Jaffa Cakes count as cake.
With resident cook Samuel Goldsmith cooking up something delicious each episode, it's less podcast, more dinner party you actually want to attend.
Pull up a chair.
Full episodes of Table for Four can also be watched on YouTube
Find all the recipes at goodfood.com or on the Good Food app.
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12 Feb 2026
Table for Four Trailer
Hosted by Mathew Horne and Joanna Page, each episode of Table for Four brings two hosts and a celebrity duo around the table for an honest, funny and revealing conversation. Whether they’re a married couple, an on-screen pairing, lifelong friends or creative collaborators, the format stays the same: four voices, one table, and no rush to leave.
Across the series, Mathew and Joanna invite some of the most recognisable partnerships in entertainment to talk about how they really work together. From first meetings and shared successes to tensions, misunderstandings and moments that changed everything, the conversation goes far beyond the surface. Expect laughter, candour and the occasional curveball, as guests open up about what it takes to maintain a partnership in public, private and everything in between.
There’s no formal interview, no press-junket polish, just relaxed conversation guided by curiosity and warmth. Food acts as the backdrop rather than the focus, creating a space where guests can settle in, let their guard down and talk freely about their lives, careers and relationships.
At its heart, Table for Four is about connection: how partnerships are formed, how they survive change, and what happens when two people choose to keep showing up for each other. It’s a celebration of collaboration, companionship and the stories that only emerge when you sit down together and stay awhile.
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Paul Whitehouse and Dr. Mina Conkbayir: Love, Laughter and Living Apart
Published 30 Jul 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] They're in that world and, you know... It's a precarious profession, isn't it? Yeah. They might be working for a year and everyone thinks, oh, that's wonderful. And then the next minute they're doing delivery work and stuff like that. So two of them are doing this thing and we go and of 10 comedians, eight of them come on and go, hi, I'm ADHD. And I'm thinking, oh, come on, tell us a joke. Yeah. But it did make me think, well, there must be a link and a connection between, you know, if not comedy or performing and ADHD. But I'm sort of wise enough, if you like, idiot savant enough to know that that definition isn't correct. you know, ADHD, because it embraces too many different types, you know. […]
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