Table for Four

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.

  1. 2 days ago

    Dawn O’Porter & Gemma Cairney: How to champion your friends

    This week on Table for Four, Joanna Page and Mathew Horne are joined by broadcaster, author and campaigner Gemma Cairney and bestselling writer Dawn O’Porter for a joyful celebration of true friendship. Dawn and Gemma’s bond is unmistakable. Over broad bean and feta toasts, Tuscan chicken and a tropical mango roulade, they look back on 16 years of friendship, from meeting in Australia and instantly falling for each other, to wild nights in LA, unforgettable parties, motherhood, career milestones and the friends they’ve loved and lost along the way. They talk movingly about what it means to really champion another woman, to feel safe and nourished in someone’s company, and to have the kind of friendship that carries you through every stage of life. There are tears, huge laughs, a little chaos, and one very memorable taxi story that proves Dawn’s devotion beyond doubt. A heartwarming episode about food, sisterhood, belonging and the people who become family. Subscribe wherever you listen, leave a review, and find all the recipes at goodfood.com or on the good food app. Menu: 
 Broad bean and feta toast https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/broad-bean-feta-cheese-toasts Tuscan chicken https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/tuscan-chicken Mango and passionfruit roulade https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/mango-passion-fruit-roulade 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    53 min
  2. 11 Jun

    Larry Lamb & Alison Steadman: reuniting the Gavin & Stacey family

    Nineteen years after their hit series first aired, Matthew Horne and Joanna Page reunite with their Gavin and Stacey co-stars Larry Lamb and Alison Steadman for the Table for Four podcast. Over Spanish omelette, roast chicken and plenty of custard, Alison and Larry look back on nearly 20 years of Gavin & Stacey, sharing memories from their first auditions, cast dinners in Barry, and the chemistry that made Pam and Mick one of Britain's favourite TV couples. The conversation takes some surprising turns, from passionate debates about the perfect cup of tea and washing-up habits to Larry's extraordinary journey from the oil industry in Libya and Canada to becoming an actor. Alison opens up about the emotional family discovery she made while filming her recent DNA journey, while Larry shares one of his moving original poems. Expect laughter, nostalgia, heartfelt moments and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories from two of television's most treasured performers. Plus: bread pudding, extra custard, and why David Attenborough and the Obamas would make the perfect dinner guests. Today's menu: Starter - Real Spanish Omelette https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/spiced-honey-glazed-halloumi-fig-salad Main - Roast chicken with parmesan & thyme dauphinoise potatoes https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/premium/roast-chicken-with-parmesan-thyme-dauphinoise-potatoes Dessert - Bread pudding https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/bread-pudding-0 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    43 min
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    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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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