Welcome to Out To Lunch with me, J Rainer, the podcast in which I treat my brilliant guest

to top-notch food, either in a restaurant or due to recent times via a food delivery

at home.

While we dive into the starters of takeaway boxes, my guests open up like a clam.

We become that table, you know the one where you just want to lean in to hear every single

spicy word.

In season 3, I brought you film director Edgar Wright on the importance of Brussels sprouts,

but let's perform a detour on teas on why getting a cream pie in the faces, so satisfying,

actress very quickly on how she sold George Michael Sweaty towels and so very much more.

Pre-lockdown I joined Rommish Ranganathan at a table in New York and discussed subjects

with Charlie Brooker that should probably never be attempted whilst wielding a knife and fork.

Naturally, our eyes are bigger than our bellies and we simply couldn't fit it all in, so

I'm here to tell you that second helpings are now on offer.

Take a seat, napkin on lap.

We're going in for another round of delicious extras.

You are most welcome.

Now as I record this, some restaurants have opened again after lockdown, which is very

good news.

Once my producers have run off to their favourite haunts, I'm left recording this, so as usual,

I shall wait for my doorbell to ring because it's lunchtime of course, and I am starving.

Oh hang on, sounds like they're here.

Can someone get that?

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