About this episode

Nikesh Patel joins Ed Gamble and James Acaster to discuss his career and experiences, including a humorous incident involving his wife.

Actor, ‘Starstruck’ star and fellow runaway on ‘Celebrity Hunted’ Nikesh Patel is this week’s guest diner. And James Acaster reveals when he very rude to Nikesh's wife, Nicola Thorp. Nikesh Patel is currently starring in ‘How to Get to Heaven from Belfast’ on Netflix. Watch it here . Follow Nikesh on Instagram @inikeshpatel Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 26 Feb. Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive . Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: James Acaster, Ed Gamble

Guest: Nikesh Patel

Topics covered

• comedy
• interviews
• celebrity
• acting
• television

Keywords

• Nikesh Patel
• Starstruck
• Celebrity Hunted
• How to Get to Heaven from Belfast
• comedy podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Netflix, Off Menu, Plosive, Acast

Books & works: Starstruck, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast

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