I’m finally back with Series 3 of The Filling and we are kicking things off with a bang!

On this episode I’m lucky enough to be joined by an American culinary heavyweight and self-confessed perfectionist Nancy Silverton. The woman responsible for bringing artisan bread first to Los Angeles and then to the rest of America. Described as ‘Goddess of Delicious’, whose brioche bought Julia Child to tears, and amongst those in the know she’s considered in the pantheon of all-time great chefs.

We talk about Nancy’s ever expanding restaurant empire, a collaboration in the making with ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ Phil Rosenthal. Her favourite LA, London and NYC spots to dine at and people to follow (Brat, Mountain, Sally Clarke, April Bloomfield- Sailor and Jeremy King all get a mention). We discuss her great inspirations in the world of food, Alice Walters and Chez Panisse are celebrated as destinations everyone should visit during their lifetime.

Nancy also whips up an incredible piadina using her famous Pizzeria Mozza pizza dough.

Head to instagram AnnaBarnettCooks for the video and recipe!

Nancy Silverton Instagram

Nancy Silverton Three Ingredients podcast

EPISODE SYNOPSIS

This is an EXCITING ONE! Fresh from a morning gym session and seated in her Spitalfields’ kitchen, 2

Michelin starred chef Angela Hartnett MBE joins host Anna Barnett for this week’s episode of The

Filling podcast where Angela shares stories of growing up in the family fish and chip shop, working

with Gordon Ramsay for 17 years and how it feels to be the only woman in a kitchen of male chefs.

The answer to that may surprise you.

EPISODE NOTES

03:30 – 05:30) Angela admits to working throughout lockdown, and here she details the Cook 19

initiative she developed to supply hospitals with meals during the pandemic.

17:40 – 20:00) With a Welsh Italian mother, Irish father and growing up in Essex, Angela draws on

her varied background for culinary inspiration.

22:15 – 25:00) Working for Gordon at the world-famous Connaught Rooms did not come without

its struggles; here Angela details how she overcame them.

34:40 – 36:30) An enlightening discussion around being the only woman in an all-female team leads

to an unexpected confession. Listen here.

38:30 – 40:00) Here Angela gives some invaluable advice for young chefs starting their careers.

43:30 – 44:30) Angela and Anna discuss the regional differences of Italian food.

TOP QUOTES

“If you’ve got dried chili, garlic and tomatoes – you’ve got a meal.” Angela

“When I first started working for Gordon, I thought; ‘Right, I’ve got to get serious.’.”

“I know my limitations; I don’t wake up in the morning and think Michelin stars.” Angela

“What’s always worked in my favour is being a woman.” Angela

“I’m not afraid to say I don’t know, and I think that’s key in this business. How can anyone know

everything about food?” Angela

“The hospitality industry can look back at itself after this year and be proud.”

RESOURCES

www.angelahartnett.com

www.muranolondon.com

www.limewoodhotel.co.uk

www.stjohnrestaurant.com

www.brawn.co

www.bratrestaurant.com

ABOUT THE GUESTS

Angela Hartnett is one of the most high-profile female chefs in the world, having worked at many of

London’s top restaurants. During her childhood, Angela's Italian grandmother and mother instilled in

her an appreciation and love of good food.

Angela has since won numerous awards and has paid real homage to her Italian roots by opening

Murano, a fine-dining restaurant in London with an Italian-influenced menu. In January 2007, Angela

was awarded an MBE for services to the industry. Her restaurants currently hold 2 Michelin stars.

She lives in London with her husband.

EPISODE SYNOPSIS

Musical husband and wife duo, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Richard Jones, sit down in their London home

with The Filling host Anna Barnett to chat about how they met and Sophie’s chat-up lines, the

importance of music in their lives and how to feed a family of 7 during lockdown. Here’s a clue: lots

of cereal and lots of milk. Also on the table are Sophie on Strictly, falling over on stage, and falling

pregnant 6 weeks into dating.

EPISODE NOTES

06:30 – 08:30) Ever wondered what breakfast time looks like for a house of 7 including 5

boys? Listen here to get the full picture.

21:00 – 23:00) Here Sophie and Richard talk about how they met and Sophie’s now

infamous first chat-up line.

25:10 – 28:45) Music played a big role in Sophie’s childhood, but can you guess her first gig

at the age of 8? Prog rock anyone?

34:40 – 38:00) Here Sophie talks candidly about her first band before going solo, and her

big break. Can Groovejet really be 21 years old?

41:30 – 48:00) The Feeling were turned down by many record companies before landing

their deal. Richard here discusses the origins of the band and how they craft their songs.

01:12:30 – 01:15:00) Sophie was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing in 2013 and here she

recounts her time on the show. Find out if she and Richard continue to waltz around the kitchen.

TOP QUOTES

“Chicken soup and garlic bread? That’s the worst combination ever.” Sophie requoting one of her

children.

“When we and the 5 kids are all eating the same thing at the same time – that’s success.” Richard

“We have children who don’t like jacket potatoes; how annoying is that?” Sophie

“We have personality types that are complimentary, not competitive.” Richard

“He got worryingly into golf in his 20’s, so I bought him flying lessons.” Sophie

RESOURCES

www.sophieellisbextor.net

www.thefeeling.com

www.eataly.com

ABOUT THE GUESTS

Sophie Ellis-Bextor is an English singer, songwriter and model. She first came to prominence in the

late 1990s, as the lead singer of the indie rock band Theaudience. After the group disbanded, Ellis-

Bextor went solo, achieving success in the early 2000s. Richard Jones is a British music producer,

songwriter, bass guitar player and founding member of the British rock band The Feeling. Career.

Jones attended the BRIT School in Croydon. Richard and Sophie have 5 sons and live in London.

Instagram: @sophieellisbextor

Instagram: @ richardjonesface