Russell T Davies enjoys a taste of home with our smoky seafood paella
A new culinary adventure for Angela, with no regeneration required.Screenwriter, producer and television creator Russell T Davies joins us following the release of his latest work, The Queerest of Folk: A Life in Television, a memoir that looks back on a career spent creating some of British television’s most recognisable shows.Russell’s love of food traces back to his childhood in Swansea, where his mum’s cooking and the local ice cream shop left a lasting impression. From hearty home-cooked favourites like osso buco and Sunday roasts to a good paella, there’s plenty of inspiration to draw on. Angela's answer? A smoky seafood paella with prawns & clams, a first time appearance for the Spanish classic on the show. It’s paired with a bottle of Waitrose Blueprint Verdejo, selected by the Waitrose wine experts. And because Russell is never one to turn down an ice cream, we finish with a few scoops of No.1 Vanilla & British Blackcurrant Ripple Ice Cream.While Russell might not have inherited his mum’s love of cooking, he certainly has some strong opinions on the perfect cup of tea, sharing his very particular recipe and preferred mug with us. Over a brew, we revisit some of the stories from his new memoir, including how his childhood love of Doctor Who took him from devoted fan to show runner and eventually writer on the show, to the legacy of Queer as Folk and It’s a Sin, two series that helped bring LGBTQ+ stories to the forefront of British television. It’s no surprise that Russell’s work has earned him many fans along the way, even Kate Bush. While we can’t quite arrange a visit from her today, we may have the next best thing: a potential new Doctor Who in the studio…You can watch full episodes of Dish on YouTube and on Spotify. All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipesA transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dishIf you want to get in touch with us about anything at all, contact [email protected] Dish from Waitrose is made by Cold Glass Productions00:00 - Coming up on Dish… 00:45 - Welcome! 02:00 - Not long until Dish Live! 03:22 - Russell is here! 05:04 - A tea to start06:28 - The T in Russell T! 07:31 - The key to the perfect cuppa08:25 - Tea with Kate Bush11:02 - A love for ice cream 13:08 - Childhood surrounded by food 15:32 - Russell’s dislikes 16:48 - From cutlery to eight vegetables 19:54 - Final paella preparation20:39 - Paella is served! 22:16 - Wine pairing 23:29 - From his new memoir to writing and Queer as Folk 33:19 - Doctor Who! 35:20 - Ice cream is served35:26 - A garden Dalek!37:15 - Fast food quiz38:53 - End of the show questionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Broadcaster Nick Grimshaw and Michelin star chef and restaurateur Angela Hartnett invite you to join their weekly dinner parties for hilarious, unfiltered chat. Guests like Gordon Ramsay, Dua Lipa, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Olivia Colman enjoy a Michelin star meal cooked by Angela, who shares insider tips and tricks to perfecting that signature dish or everyday dinner. As a seasoned conversationalist and raconteur, Nick serves the drinks and leads the dinner party for a deliciously fun watch and listen! Dish from Waitrose is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.
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