Alan Titchmarsh CBE: Shreddies, Rice pudding, Chicken Pie and Prunes

About this episode

Alan Titchmarsh CBE discusses his life, gardening, and favorite foods on Spooning with Mark Wogan.

This week we give you another chance to hear our episode with Alan Titchmarsh CBE who came on Spooning With Mark Wogan in March 2025. Alan opens up about growing up in Yorkshire, his love of gardens, working at Kew Gardens, working as a journalist, having a theatre in his garden, the success of Ground Force, designing Nelson Mandela’s garden, Food Served: Guilty Pleasure: Shreddies and rhubarb vanilla rice pudding. Spoon One: Chicken, Leek and Ham Hock Pie Spoon Two: Braised pork with prunes This episode was recorded at Corrigan’s in Mayfair. Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert For Alan’s YouTube account visit: https://www.youtube.com/@GardeningWithAlanTitchmarsh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Mark Wogan

Guest: Alan Titchmarsh CBE

Topics covered

• gardening
• food
• interview
• Yorkshire
• cooking
• theatre

Keywords

• Alan Titchmarsh
• gardening
• food
• Yorkshire
• Ground Force
• cooking
• interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Virgin Radio UK

Products: Shreddies, rhubarb vanilla rice pudding, Chicken, Leek and Ham Hock Pie, Braised pork with prunes

Places: Yorkshire, Kew Gardens, Corrigan’s

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