Spooning with Mark Wogan

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Join Mark Wogan for Spooning! Set the table and tuck into this brand new podcast, where celebrities accompany Mark for a unique culinary adventure at one of the UK"s most coveted foodie hotspots: Corrigan's Mayfair. Mark greets each guest with a bespoke menu, custom-made to fulfil their foodie fantasies but also to challenge them with what they think they hate. The catch - they'll be blindfolded and not know which they're trying. Watch the podcast on YouTube, follow 'Spooning' on Instagram and TikTok for bite-size laughs, or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Natasha Hamilton: Picky Bits, Ham and Pineapple, truffle and Kimchi

    6 DAYS AGO

    Natasha Hamilton: Picky Bits, Ham and Pineapple, truffle and Kimchi

    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 rolls Homeslice Pizza: Ham hock and pineapple pizza Spoon One: Aged Rib Eye Steak, sweet potato fries and truffle mornay sauce Spoon Two: Symplicity bruger with kimchi mayonaise Natasha’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 Seifert Visual Producer: Dan Turner, Gathering Media Social Media Producer: Panos Kalaroutis This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  2. Alan Titchmarsh CBE: Shreddies, Rice pudding, Chicken Pie and Prunes

    12 MAR

    Alan Titchmarsh CBE: Shreddies, Rice pudding, Chicken Pie and Prunes

    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 Pie Spoon Two: Braised pork with prunes This episode was recorded at Corrigan’s in Mayfair. Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert For Alan’s YouTube account visit: https://www.youtube.com/@GardeningWithAlanTitchmarsh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  3. Henning Wehn: Oatcakes, Currywurst and Chicory

    5 MAR

    Henning Wehn: Oatcakes, Currywurst and Chicory

    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: Oatcakes Bread test: Pumpernickel, sourdough, supermarket loaf Homeslice Pizza: Vegan Margherita, onion, capers and mushrooms Spoon One: Currywurst sausage in a roll Spoon Two: Gluten-free chicory and blue cheese tarte tatin with walnuts You can see Henning on his Acid Wehn tour by visiting www.henningwehn.de Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs Social Media Producer: Panos Kalaroutis  This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  4. Carol Decker: Chip Butty, Orkney Scallop, Roasted Peppers and Spenwood Cheese

    26 FEB

    Carol Decker: Chip Butty, Orkney Scallop, Roasted Peppers and Spenwood Cheese

    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 Butty Orkney Scallop, Celeriac & Truffle, Apple & Smoked Eel Red Pepper & Espelette Puree Spenwood & Pumpkin Gougere This 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/shop Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs This is a News Broadcasting Production  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

  5. 19 FEB

    Emilia Fox, Heston Blumenthal, Jeremy Kyle and more!

    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 Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs Social Media Producer: Panos Kalaroutis  This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  6. Matt Forde: Spaghetti Bolognese, Chicken Madras and Sausage Sandwiches

    12 FEB

    Matt Forde: Spaghetti Bolognese, Chicken Madras and Sausage Sandwiches

    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: @spooningwithmarkwogan Coming Up: 00:20- Intro 1.42- Spaghetti Bolognese 03:04- Religion 05:50- Politics 10:00- Comedy in politics 10:50- Gigging 11:15- Impersonations 13:30- talkSPORT 17:10- Cancer battle 27:00- Pizza Of The Week 28:50- The British Scandal 32:00- Spoon one 35:46- The Defying Calamity Tour 40:22- Spoon two Food Served: Childhood food: Spaghetti Bolognese Homeslice Pizza Of The Week: Salami, Rocket and Parmesan and Margarita  Spoon One: Chicken Madras Spoon Two: Simplicity sausage sandwiches and brown sauce For more details on Matt’s tour and podcasts visit: www.mattforde.com  Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs Social Media Producer: Panos Kalaroutis  This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  7. Love Island’s Alex George: Salami, Apple Crumble, Marzipan, Chicken Curry and Vegetable Gnocchi

    5 FEB

    Love Island’s Alex George: Salami, Apple Crumble, Marzipan, Chicken Curry and Vegetable Gnocchi

    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- Intro 01:00- Am I Normal 04:30- Grief process 06:51 - Pizza Of The Week 07:46- ADHD diagnosis 08:51- Love Island 13:20- Children’s mental health  18:50 Love Island  23:00- Apple crumble 25:12- Weight journeys 26:43- Marzipan and liquorice tasting 32:00- Suicidal conversations 38:26- Social Media Bans 40:00- COVID 43:04- Spoons Food Served: Homeslice Pizza: Salami pizza Guilty Pleasure: Apple crumble Hates: Marzipan and Liquorice All Sorts Spoon One: Chicken curry Spoon Two: Green vegetable gnocchi  Alex’s book, Am I Normal? is out to buy now Alex’s podcast, Stompcast is available where you listen to your podcasts If you are affected by the conversation around suicide, contact The Samaritans on www.thesamaritans.org.uk or call them on 116 123 Follow Spooning With Mark Wogan on TikTok and Instagram Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs Social Media Producer: Panos Kalaroutis  This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  8. Spooning: Hugh Bonneville, Dame Prue Leith, Mimi Webb And More…

    22 JAN

    Spooning: Hugh Bonneville, Dame Prue Leith, Mimi Webb And More…

    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 W1A 05:24- Dame Prue Leith talks about her time growing up in South Africa during apartheid 11:03- Victoria Smurfitt takes on the spoons 15:56- Richard Armitage talks about his career  22:56- Mimi Webb talks about starting out as a singer and the lyrics to her songs Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs Social Producer: Panos Kalaroutis  This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
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Join Mark Wogan for Spooning! Set the table and tuck into this brand new podcast, where celebrities accompany Mark for a unique culinary adventure at one of the UK"s most coveted foodie hotspots: Corrigan's Mayfair. Mark greets each guest with a bespoke menu, custom-made to fulfil their foodie fantasies but also to challenge them with what they think they hate. The catch - they'll be blindfolded and not know which they're trying. Watch the podcast on YouTube, follow 'Spooning' on Instagram and TikTok for bite-size laughs, or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Virgin Radio UK
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    147
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © News UK
  • Show Website
    Spooning with Mark Wogan

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