Spooning with Mark Wogan

Comedian and podcast host Matt Forde joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week.Matt opens up about his mum leaving the convent after fifteen years as a nun, to what faith and religion mean to him today. He reflects on building a hugely successful podcast empire, the resilience that carried him through his cancer battle and how those experiences reshaped his outlook on life. Plus, Mark attempts to change Matt’s mind on mushrooms and of course no conversation with Matt would be complete without him treating us to some of his razor-sharp political impressions.Follow Spooning With Mark Wogan on Instagram and TikTok: @spooningwithmarkwoganComing Up:00:20- Intro1.42- Spaghetti Bolognese03:04- Religion05:50- Politics10:00- Comedy in politics10:50- Gigging11:15- Impersonations13:30- talkSPORT17:10- Cancer battle27:00- Pizza Of The Week28:50- The British Scandal32:00- Spoon one35:46- The Defying Calamity Tour40:22- Spoon twoFood Served:Childhood food: Spaghetti BologneseHomeslice Pizza Of The Week: Salami, Rocket and Parmesan and Margarita Spoon One: Chicken MadrasSpoon Two: Simplicity sausage sandwiches and brown sauceFor more details on Matt’s tour and podcasts visit: www.mattforde.com Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertVisual Producer: Chris JacobsSocial Media Producer: Panos Kalaroutis This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we saw comedian and podcaster Seann Walsh enter the I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here South Africa jungle so we wanted to give you another chance to hear what happened when he joined Spooning With Mark Wogan in August 2025.Seann opened up his love of the cheeseboard, suffering with misophonia and Mark argued why Red Bull should be banned.Guilty Pleasure: Cheese Board, Peperami Sticks and Red BullHates: Apples and Cheddar and Onion CrispsSpoon One: Triple cooked crushed potato with a chipotle and pineapple mayonaise Spoon Two: Coronation Chicken Fried Burger with courgette raison pickle.Seann's podcast Class Clown is available where you get your podcasts fromSeann's tour dates can be found at https://www.seannwalsh.com/tour-dates/ For more information on Corrigan's private rooms in Mayfair we film Spooning With Mark Wogan in visit:Lindsay Room: https://www.corrigansmayfair.co.uk/private-dining/private-dining-rooms/the-lindsay-roomChef’s Table: https://www.corrigansmayfair.co.uk/private-dining/private-dining-rooms/chefs-tableSenior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertCamera Operator: Adam BradleyVisual Producer: Chris JacobsAssistant Producer: Toby SilverThis is a News Broadcasting Production  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenter Jeremy Kyle joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week.Jeremy opens up his radio and TV career, he previews his memoir and Mark tries to change Jeremy’s mind on scallops. This episode was filmed at Corrigan's in Mayfair.Guilty Pleasure- Cadbury’s Marvellous Creations Hates: Carrots and Parsnips Spoon One: Scallops with bacon jamSpoon Two: White asparagus with wild garlic sauceYou can listen to Jeremy on Talk Monday-Friday at 06:00-10:00amSenior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertSocial Media: Chris JacobsThis is a News Broadcasting Production  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian, singer and theatre host Steve Furst joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week.Steve opens up about the time he nearly got kidnapped, becoming an improvised host, the success of the Double Six Club and Lenny Beige, working on Little Britain and the future of comedy.Guilty Pleasure: Harley’s in Hampstead Roast Chicken and SmashburgersSpoon One: Mushrooms on toastSpoon Two: Courgette pakora with aubergine chutneyYou can see Steve’s shows at the Circle and Star Bar in Hampstead by visiting www.circleandstar.com For more information on Harley’s in Hampstead visit: https://harleyshampstead.londonSenior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertVisual Producer: Chris JacobsSocial Media Producer: Panos KalaroutisThis is a News Broadcasting Production  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer Natasha Hamilton joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week.Natasha opens up about stepping into the spotlight at just twelve years old as a touring performer and the whirlwind journey that followed with chart-topping girl group Atomic Kitten. She reflects on the highs and lows of life in one of the UK’s biggest pop acts, the pressures of fame, and the personal challenges she faced behind the scenes, including her experience with post-natal depression.Natasha also looks back at her reality TV moments on The Big Reunion, Celebrity Big Brother and The Real Housewives of Cheshire, sharing what those experiences taught her about resilience, identity and life after pop stardom.Plus, find out whether Mark can finally convince Natasha to change her mind about mushrooms. Food Served:Picky bits plate of cheese melts, salami, cornichons and sausage rollsHomeslice Pizza: Ham hock and pineapple pizzaSpoon One: Aged Rib Eye Steak, sweet potato fries and truffle mornay sauceSpoon Two: Symplicity bruger with kimchi mayonaiseNatasha’s single Fantasy is available to stream now Natasha’s and album Extraction is out on the 19th June 2026. Stay up to date with what Natasha is doing at: www.morpho-records.com Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertVisual Producer: Dan Turner, Gathering MediaSocial Media Producer: Panos KalaroutisThis is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we give you another chance to hear our episode with Alan Titchmarsh CBE who came on Spooning With Mark Wogan in March 2025.Alan opens up about growing up in Yorkshire, his love of gardens, working at Kew Gardens, working as a journalist, having a theatre in his garden, the success of Ground Force, designing Nelson Mandela’s garden,Food Served:Guilty Pleasure: Shreddies and rhubarb vanilla rice pudding.Spoon One: Chicken, Leek and Ham Hock PieSpoon Two: Braised pork with prunesThis episode was recorded at Corrigan’s in Mayfair.Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertFor Alan’s YouTube account visit: https://www.youtube.com/@GardeningWithAlanTitchmarsh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Henning Wehn joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week.Henning opens up on how he moved from Germany and arrived in the UK to “learn English” and never quite left. He reflects on his childhood, his journey into comedy and how his outsider perspective shaped his voice on the British circuit. Plus, Mark dives into his vegan lifestyle, put sBritish and German cuisine head-to-head in a bread test and explores how attitudes to comedy have shifted over the years. Finally, Henning tells the extraordinary story of the time he was mistakenly listed as a missing person by Interpol.Dishes Served:Guilty Pleasure: OatcakesBread test: Pumpernickel, sourdough, supermarket loafHomeslice Pizza: Vegan Margherita, onion, capers and mushroomsSpoon One: Currywurst sausage in a rollSpoon Two: Gluten-free chicory and blue cheese tarte tatin with walnutsYou can see Henning on his Acid Wehn tour by visiting www.henningwehn.deSenior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertVisual Producer: Chris JacobsSocial Media Producer: Panos Kalaroutis This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer Carol Decker joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week.Carol opens up about her childhood, the rise and fall of T’Pau including keeping The Beatles off the number 1 spot in the UK Top 40, being a serial reality tv contestant, working with Gregg Wallace and taking part in The Masked Singer.Dishes served:Chip ButtyOrkney Scallop, Celeriac & Truffle, Apple & Smoked EelRed Pepper & Espelette PureeSpenwood & Pumpkin GougereThis episode was filmed at Latymer Restaurant in Pennyhill Park with Head Chef Steve Smith serving the dishes this week.For more information on Pennyhill Park visit: https://www.exclusive.co.uk/pennyhill-park For Carol’s Be Wonderful tour visit: https://tpau.co.uk/tours/For Carol’s pre-order visit: www.tpau.co.uk/shopSenior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertVisual Producer: Chris JacobsThis is a News Broadcasting Production  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of Spooning With Mark Wogan, Mark showcases some of his favourite episodes over the past few years where the conversations turn to food and relationships with partners and within themselves.Louise opens up about her love of Crunchy Nut Cornflakes and opens up about modelling in the industry, Jeremy Kyle opens up about his hatred of root vegetables and his love for his wife. Plus, Chris O’Dowd talks about his love of the Lion bar and how he first met fellow spooner, Dawn O’Porter. Actress Emilia Fox opens up on her love of the tuck shop and all things millworks. Finally, Heston Blumenthal talks about his love of MSG.Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertVisual Producer: Chris JacobsSocial Media Producer: Panos Kalaroutis This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Love Island star turned mental health campaigner, podcaster and author Alex George joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week.Alex shares his personal mental health journey through Love Island and beyond and discusses the challenges faced by under‑16s, including whether they should be on social media, before taking on the spoons.Coming Up:00:00- Intro01:00- Am I Normal04:30- Grief process06:51 - Pizza Of The Week07:46- ADHD diagnosis08:51- Love Island13:20- Children’s mental health 18:50 Love Island 23:00- Apple crumble25:12- Weight journeys26:43- Marzipan and liquorice tasting32:00- Suicidal conversations38:26- Social Media Bans40:00- COVID43:04- SpoonsFood Served:Homeslice Pizza: Salami pizzaGuilty Pleasure: Apple crumbleHates: Marzipan and Liquorice All SortsSpoon One: Chicken currySpoon Two: Green vegetable gnocchi Alex’s book, Am I Normal? is out to buy nowAlex’s podcast, Stompcast is available where you listen to your podcastsIf you are affected by the conversation around suicide, contact The Samaritans on www.thesamaritans.org.uk or call them on 116 123Follow Spooning With Mark Wogan on TikTok and InstagramSenior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertVisual Producer: Chris JacobsSocial Media Producer: Panos Kalaroutis This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Mark Wogan looks back at some of his highlights from Spooning With Mark Wogan over the past few years.Coming up:01:20- Hugh Bonneville talks about his time on W1A05:24- Dame Prue Leith talks about her time growing up in South Africa during apartheid11:03- Victoria Smurfitt takes on the spoons15:56- Richard Armitage talks about his career 22:56- Mimi Webb talks about starting out as a singer and the lyrics to her songsSenior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertVisual Producer: Chris JacobsSocial Producer: Panos Kalaroutis This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor James Nesbitt joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week.James talks candidly about his famous eyebrows, his hair transplant and his career across stage and screen. He also explains why he stopped doing the Thomas Cook adverts after starring in The Missing and opens up about his genuine love of cooking.Food served:Homeslice Pizza: peppers, salami and chilliGuilty pleasures: Spam, Cornflakes and Ginger Nut biscuitsSpoon One: Spaghetti VongoleSpoon Two: Thai-Irish lamb stew with jasmine riceYou can see James Nesbitt in Run Away on Netflix nowSenior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertVisual Producer: Adam BradleySocial Producer: Panos Kalaroutis This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YouTuber Max Fosh joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week.Max joins Mark this week to chat about the runaway success of his YouTube videos and his leap into stand-up comedy. He reveals the story behind his potential ban from Sunday Brunch. Plus, Mark grills Max about his very loyal love of Pizza Express. Food Served:Guilty Pleasure: Chocolate Brownies and Doritos with garlic, sour cream and chive dipHomeslice Pizza: Tomato, vodka and salami pizza and Suga White Chocolate brownieHatred: Egg mayonaiseSpoon One: Spaghetti BologneseSpoon Two: Deep Fried OysterFor Max’s merchandise visit www.maxfosh.co Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertSocial Media Producer: Panos Kalaroutis Visual Producer: Chris JacobsThis is a News Broadcasting production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrities Claudia Winkleman, Gennaro Contaldo, The Hairy Bikers, Thomasina Miers and Susannah Constantine join Spooning With Mark Wogan this week as we look back at some of our favourite moments of when our special guests take on the spoons.Dishes Served:Claudia Winkleman was served rabbit pancakesGennaro Contaldo was served gnocchiHairy Bikers were served olive oil ice cream and duck confit shepherd’s pieThomasina Miers was served chocolate mousse and white bean garlic confit dipSusannah Constantine was served endives with ham and rhubarb and custard doughnutsFollow Spooning With Mark Wogan on TIkTok and Instagram @spooningwithmarkwoganSenior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertVisual Producer: Adam BradleyThis is a News Broadcasting production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Jimmy Carr and the knowledge of all food, and Ewan Venters, join Spooning With Mark Wogan with another chance to hear their 2023 Christmas special episode.Jimmy and Ewan dive into their favourite and least favourite Christmas foods. They put mince pies from Selfridges, Fortnum & Mason, and Sainsbury’s to the test, discover the best way to enjoy caviar and explore the enduring power of Christmas TV.Food Served:Guilty Pleasure: Scrambled eggs with white truffle and Crunchy Nut with Baileys and Starbucks Eggnogg Latte.Chrismas side dishes: carrots, cranberry sauce, red cabbage, roast potatoesCadbury's Selection BoxBoxing Day baguette dipThis podcast was recorded at The Mount Street Restaurant in Mayfair with dishes cooked by Executive Chef James Shears.Producer: Johnny SeifertVisual Producer: Chris JacobsThis is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor James Lance joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week.James opens up about starring in this year’s Beyond Paradise Christmas special and reflects on where it all began, treading the boards in a school production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He talks candidly about his career journey, including his time on Ted Lasso, and shares the moments, missteps and lessons that have shaped him along the way. Plus, James reveals his wildly unconventional favourite sandwich (featuring white chocolate mice and cola bottles), while Mark attempts to persuade him to rethink his long-held dislike of fennel.Homeslice Pizza: Margarita with Salami with Hot HoneyTV Reference: Goan CurryGuilty Pleasure: Ben and Jerry’s Phish Food and white chocolate mice and cola bottlesSpoon One: Dark chocolate with cheeseSpoon Two: Fennel Ham and Cheese in White WineYou can see Beyond Paradise Xmas special on The BBC Iplayer now.Follow Spooning With Mark Wogan on Instagram and TikTok @spooningwithmarkwoganSenior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertVisual Producer: Adam BradleySocial Media Producer: Panos Kalaroutis This is a News Broadcasting production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This interview contains sexual themes.Writer, wordsmith, MP and presenter Gyles Brandreth joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week.Gyles opens up about his love of jumpers, his career, his involvement in the 1972 Longford Committee of Inquiry into Pornography, starting the International Scrabble Championship and how he makes his fish finger sandwiches. Plus, can Mark change Gyles mind on dates?Food Served:Guilty Pleasure: Chocolate Hobnobs with a cup of English Breakfast tea, fish finger sandwiches and baked beans on toast with MarmiteHomeslice Pizza: Mushroom, ricotta, pumpkin seeds, chilli and soy truffle glazeSpoon One: Le GoûterSpoon Two: Sticky toffee puddingGyles book Pros and Cons is out to buy nowI Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertVisual Producer: Chris JacobsAssistant Producer: Panos Kalaroutis This is a News Broadcasting production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reverend Richard Coles joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week.Reverend Richard opens up about getting the worst Paso Doble score on Strictly Come Dancing, what religion means to him in the face of adversity and how Mounjaro has helped him with his weight loss.Food Served:Homeslice Pizza- Pizza La ReineGuilty Pleasure: Wotsits and mackerel on toastBook Quotes: Sausages with marmalade, gingerbread Spoon One: Bottarga, peas, purple sprouting broccoli and caviar in pasta. Spoon Two: Potato Rosti with goats cheese, pickled beetroot and a raspberry vinaigretteRichard’s book, Under The Mistletoe is out to buy now.Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertVisual Producer: Chris JacobsAssistant Producer: Panos Kalaroutis This is a News Broadcasting production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TV presenter, archaeologist, comedian, and now author, Sir Tony Robinson joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week.Sir Tony opens up about being in the original cast recording of Oliver!, the institutionalisation of schools, his years on Blackadder, how his height has affected his life, and what he thinks of the Labour government today.Pizza: Homeslice Margherita Pizza with Burrata and BasilDish 1: Sliced SausagesSpoon 1: Greek Lemon PotatoesSpoon 2: Caramel Horlicks TrifleTony’s book,The House of Wolf is out to buy nowIf you are affected by drugs please visit: www.talktofrank.comSenior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertVisual Producer: Chris JacobsAssistant Producer: Panos Kalaroutis This is a News Broadcasting production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fashion icon and TV presenter Susannah Constantine joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week.Susannah opens up about taking part in Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House, her mum’s bipolar diagnosis, dating the 2nd Earl of Snowdon, her thoughts on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and her love of cricket and watching tennis.Food served:Guilty pleasure: Homeslice Margherita pizza with anchovies, olives, and TwigletsSpoon One: Braised Endives with Mornay sauce and hamSpoon Two: Rhubarb jam and custard doughnutsFor more information on bipolar disorder, visit www.bipolaruk.orgSeries 5 of Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House airs on Really, Mondays at 8pm. Catch Susannah's episode and the rest of the series on discovery+.Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertVisual Producer: Chris JacobsAssistant Producer: Panos Kalaroutis This is a News Broadcasting production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.