Chris McCausland enjoys our cottage pie and a ginger beer

About this episode

Chris McCausland joins the hosts to discuss food, his memoir, and his experiences in comedy and life.

We welcome a man with clear rules on food! Chris McCausland is a comedian, author, and Strictly Come Dancing champion. Within minutes of sitting down with Nick and Angela, he’s critiquing the Dish chair and explaining the mathematical shape of a Pringle, setting the tone for a brilliantly entertaining episode. Chris is one of the busiest people on the circuit, with his tour Yonks spanning years, multiple legs, and even multiple shows in a day. Alongside that, his memoir Keep Laughing tells the story of his life, from growing up in Liverpool and losing his sight, through to becoming one of the UK’s most loved stand-ups. He tells us how the book came together without a plan, why writing about his early life proved more interesting than his comedy career, and how Strictly opened him up emotionally in ways he never expected. Chris is greeted with a cold Fentimans ginger beer and salt and vinegar Pringles – his favourite! Next up, Angela served a piping hot cottage pie using a recipe by Martha Collison, with a side of Savoy cabbage. The British classic was paired with a No.1 Viña Lorea Reserva Rioja to complement the rich, savoury meat and creamy potatoes. There is plenty of food chat…

People in this episode

Hosts: Nick, Angela

Guest: Chris McCausland

Topics covered

• food critique
• comedy
• memoir
• cooking
• personal stories

Keywords

• Chris McCausland
• cottage pie
• ginger beer
• comedy
• memoir

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Strictly Come Dancing

Products: Fentimans ginger beer, salt and vinegar Pringles, cottage pie, No.1 Viña Lorea Reserva Rioja, Savoy cabbage

Books & works: Keep Laughing, Yonks

Places: Liverpool

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