Table Manners Podcast

Arlene Phillips Babysat For Ridley Scott Before Becoming A Choreographer | Table Manners

1.2K views · 7h ago · 38:23

Dame Arlene Phillips really has stories to last a lifetime! She’s worked with icons like Whitney Houston, Freddie Mercury, Elton John, Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin, choreographed legendary West End & Broadway musicals, and also created the iconic Hot Gossip dance troupe. The legendary choreographer joined us for a brilliant trip through her extraordinary career, we heard about a shy Whitney finding her confidence, teaching Elton to dance, and how kind Freddie was on set.

Topics: Arlene Phillips on working with Whitney Houston · Growing up in Manchester and discovering a passion for dance · Finding dance lessons and pursuing ballet · From ballet teacher to discovering jazz dance in London · Moving to London and getting her first choreography opportunities · Working with Ridley Scott and becoming a choreographer

Nick Mohammed Got Disqualified From The Magic Circle | Table Manners

1.3K views · 5d ago · 6:00

Nick Mohammed is a man of many talents - actor, comedian, presenter, and even a magician! Best known for Ted Lasso and his unforgettable stint on The Traitors, Nick joined us this week to chat about his latest role in legal thriller 'War'.

Topics: Joining the Magic Circle and his early days as a magician · Nick's Magic Circle audition and the rule he broke · Nick performs a card trick · Nick tries to guess the chosen card · The reveal of Nick's magic trick

Nick Mohammed’s Last Supper Horrifies Lennie | Table Manners

17K views · 1w ago · 37:38

Nick Mohammed is a man of many talents - actor, comedian, presenter, and even a magician! Best known for Ted Lasso and his unforgettable stint on The Traitors, Nick joined us this week to chat about his latest role in legal thriller 'War'.

Topics: Nick arrives from Manchester and talks about his stand-up gig · Breakfast habits and favourite comfort foods · Nick's family heritage and love of spicy food · His children's ages and his son's incredible memory · Favourite squash flavours and nostalgic drinks · Football, Ted Lasso and his son's love of Liverpool

Ashley Walters Brought His Prison Story to the Screen | Table Manners Podcast

1.8K views · 1w ago · 7:22

A small bite, taken from the full episode here The brilliant Ashley Walters is over for dinner this week! From his days as Asher D in So Solid Crew, to Top Boy and Adolescence, Ashley has had an incredible career, and now he’s stepping behind the camera for his directorial debut ‘Animol'. Mum made sea bass with tomato and anchovy dressing followed by a vegan apple and apricot cake. We chatted about Ashley growing up in Peckham, his early days in Oliver!

Topics: Bad decisions and getting arrested · Why Animol for a directing debut · Going to prison at 18 · The vulnerability behind the gangster image · What went wrong: the music scene and the firearm arrest · Learning you can't control everything

Ashley Walters Almost Quit Acting Before Adolescence | Table Manners

15K views · 2w ago · 45:59

The brilliant Ashley Walters is over for dinner this week! From his days as Asher D in So Solid Crew, to Top Boy and Adolescence, Ashley has had an incredible career, and now he’s stepping behind the camera for his directorial debut ‘Animol'. Mum made sea bass with tomato and anchovy dressing followed by a vegan apple and apricot cake. We chatted about Ashley growing up in Peckham, his early days in Oliver!

Topics: Ashley Walters’ South London roots and early theatre career · His son pursuing acting and the realities of auditioning · Directing Animol and why he chose the prison story · Ashley’s own prison experience and vulnerability behind bars · So Solid Crew, bad decisions and his firearm conviction · Bringing personal prison memories into Animol

Christine Baranski’s Secret to Her Big Hair Is Electric Curlers | Table Manners Podcast

2.6K views · 2w ago · 6:25

This week we’re beyond excited to welcome the fabulous Christine Baranski to the table! Christine joined us fresh from rehearsals for her West End debut in 'Hay Fever' alongside Richard E Grant, so we had plenty to talk about.