Dame Prue Leith: Widowhood, Wealth and why she REALLY left Bake Off | What’s My Age Again?

About this episode

Dame Prue Leith discusses her life, career, and insights on aging in this engaging interview.

Get ready to practice your curtsey, as this episode we are joined by none other than Dame Prue Leith! With her fingers in many pies, Prue has conquered a glamorous TV career, earned a Michelin star, written an array of successful cookbooks and novels, and sat upon some of Britain’s most iconic business boards. Prue talks us through how to maintain life at the top - from savvy property investments to riding on motorbikes around the Cotswolds, and why being old is the most beautiful part of life. But how old are the cells that run Prue’s powerhouse body? Has breaking the glass ceiling meant she’s cracked the key to longevity? In the spirit of Bake Off, we got a cake for her... but how many candles are on it? Strap in as we reveal our most SHOCKING biological age yet. Follow us over at @whatsmyageagain_pod - or email us at whatsmyageagainpod@bauermedia.co .uk Podcast Content Producer - Elena Cotton Studio Producer - Molly Carter Camera Operator - Alex Thompson Social Media Producer - Adeola Oladeji Production Assistant - Emily Spungin Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls Executive Producer - Finn Ryan Head of Production - Cat Moran Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave #katherineryan…

People in this episode

Guest: Dame Prue Leith

Topics covered

• widowhood
• wealth
• longevity
• Bake Off
• TV career
• property investments
• aging

Keywords

• Dame Prue Leith
• Bake Off
• longevity
• wealth
• aging
• TV career
• cookbooks

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Organizations: Bauer Media

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