Rory Kinnear – on Judi Dench, ‘Lord of the Rings,’ and the father he still misses

Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Sony Music

Comedy, Society & Culture

4.7 • 753 Ratings

🗓️ 22 July 2025

⏱️ 52 minutes

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'The Diplomat’ and ‘No Time To Die’ star Rory Kinnear joins the show. Over lamb and English asparagus, Rory reflects on losing his father Roy Kinnear at a young age, and how he keeps his memory alive for his own children. He shares stories about his bond with Dame Judi Dench, honoring his late sister, and joining the 'Lord of the Rings' universe. This episode was recorded at Lasdun at the National Theatre on London’s South Bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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