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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.

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.

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 chilli Guilty pleasures: Spam, Cornflakes and Ginger Nut biscuits Spoon One: Spaghetti Vongole Spoon Two: Thai-Irish lamb stew with jasmine rice You can see James Nesbitt in Run Away on Netflix now Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Adam Bradley Social 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 dip Homeslice Pizza: Tomato, vodka and salami pizza and Suga White Chocolate brownie Hatred: Egg mayonaise Spoon One: Spaghetti Bolognese Spoon Two: Deep Fried Oyster For Max’s merchandise visit www.maxfosh.co  Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Social Media Producer: Panos Kalaroutis  Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs This 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 pancakes Gennaro Contaldo was served gnocchi Hairy Bikers were served olive oil ice cream and duck confit shepherd’s pie Thomasina Miers was served chocolate mousse and white bean garlic confit dip Susannah Constantine was served endives with ham and rhubarb and custard doughnuts Follow Spooning With Mark Wogan on TIkTok and Instagram @spooningwithmarkwogan Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Adam Bradley This 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 potatoes Cadbury's Selection Box Boxing Day baguette dip This podcast was recorded at The Mount Street Restaurant in Mayfair with dishes cooked by Executive Chef James Shears. Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs This 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 Honey TV Reference: Goan Curry Guilty Pleasure: Ben and Jerry’s Phish Food and white chocolate mice and cola bottles Spoon One: Dark chocolate with cheese Spoon Two: Fennel Ham and Cheese in White Wine You can see Beyond Paradise Xmas special on The BBC Iplayer now. Follow Spooning With Mark Wogan on Instagram and TikTok @spooningwithmarkwogan Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Adam Bradley Social 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 Marmite Homeslice Pizza: Mushroom, ricotta, pumpkin seeds, chilli and soy truffle glaze Spoon One: Le Goûter Spoon Two: Sticky toffee pudding Gyles book Pros and Cons is out to buy nowI  Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs Assistant 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 Reine Guilty Pleasure: Wotsits and mackerel on toast Book 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 vinaigrette Richard’s book, Under The Mistletoe is out to buy now. Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs Assistant 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 Basil Dish 1: Sliced Sausages Spoon 1: Greek Lemon Potatoes Spoon 2: Caramel Horlicks Trifle Tony’s book,The House of Wolf is out to buy now If you are affected by drugs please visit: www.talktofrank.com Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs Assistant 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 Twiglets Spoon One: Braised Endives with Mornay sauce and ham Spoon Two: Rhubarb jam and custard doughnuts For more information on bipolar disorder, visit www.bipolaruk.org Series 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 Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs Assistant Producer: Panos Kalaroutis  This is a News Broadcasting production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef and TV presenter, Clodagh McKenna joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week. Clodagh opens up about her career from farmers market to appearing on TV, being hyper-organised and she takes part in a chocolate percentage taste test. Plus, Clodagh reflects on the changes at ITV’s This Morning. Guilty Pleasure: Margarita Pizza with Burrata and Salami Taste Test: Chocolate: 70%-90% chocolate Spoon One: Crab cakes Spoon Two: Tiramisu Clodagh’s book, Happy Cooking: 100 Easy, Speedy, Healthy Recipes for Good Mood Food is out to buy now For more information on Clodagh visit: https://www.clodaghmckenna.com For more information on Honey By Clodagh visit: https://www.honeybyclodagh.com For more information on The Felix Project visit: www.thefelixproject.org  Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs Assistant Producer: Panos Kalaroutis  This is a News Broadcasting production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A big thank you to Visit Dubai for sponsoring this episode. Discover more at: https://www.visitdubai.com/en/  Broadcaster Andi Peters joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week for our 100th episode. Andi reveals why he is so private and why he will not be appearing on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! despite being asked this year. He also discusses his career, from starting out on children’s TV through to T4, Top of the Pops, Dancing on Ice and Celebrity MasterChef. Plus, Mark and Andi talk about their love of Dubai and give their top tips on what to do and see there. Dishes Served: Guilty Pleasure: Fish Fingers, Mash Potatoes and Baked Beans Guilty Pleasure: Rhubarb Crumble Spoon One: Chicken and Leek Pie Spoon Two: Lemon verbena panna cotta, fig jam, blackcurrant sorbet, cinnamon tuille  This episode was filmed at City Social London. For more information visit: https://www.citysocial-london.com  Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Senior Producer: Anna Smith Digital Project Manager: Grace Neilsen Visual Editor: Adam Macdonald This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian, singer and actor, Lloyd Griffith joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week. Lloyd opens up about the start of his career as a choir boy, how he deals with rejection and reveals the differences between Brits and Australians. Plus, Lloyd opens up about his time on Ted Lasso and being part of the Return To Paradise cast. Food served: Guilty Pleasure: Homeslice pizza with pea, ham, egg and chips TV food: Turkish Delight Spoon One: Haslet Sandwich Spoon Two: Banana bread with custard Return To Paradise is available to watch on the BBC Iplayer now. Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs Assistant Producer: Panos Kalaroutis  This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Acting royalty, Hugh Bonneville joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week. Hugh opens up about his time on EastEnders and his infamous brownie binge in Notting Hill, while Mark recreates an afternoon tea inspired by Hugh’s food journey. Dishes served: Guilty Pleasure: Ketchup and grated cheese, salad cream and finally marmalade sandwiches Hates: Chocolate Brownies and scones with clotted cream Spoon One: Cheese toastie with ham hock and pickled onions Spoon Two: Salted deep fried okra with a jalapeño, coriander and lime dressing. Hugh Bonneville’s book, Rory Sparkes and The Elephant In The Room is out to buy now. You can get tickets to Hugh in Shadowland by visiting www.shadowlandsplay.com Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs Assistant Producer: Panos Kalaroutis  This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.