Damian Lewis grew up in North London and, after a spell in boarding school, returned to the city to study acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
He began his career with the Royal Shakespeare Company before transitioning to television. Damian’s breakout role came in Band of Brothers, which was the most expensive TV show of all-time, in 2001. His portrayal of Nicholas Brody in Homeland earned him both an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe.
His latest film, The Radleys, is adapted from a book by Matt Haig and tells the story of a family of vampires.
Nick mixes an Old-Fashioned for Damian while Angela prepares caponata bruschetta to start, followed by hearty pumpkin risotto, inspired by a butternut squash recipe by Martha Collison. The experts at Waitrose pair this with a Gabriel Meffre Côte du Rhône.
Damian Lewis is the perfect dinner-guest; he arrives hungry and armed with excellent anecdotes. Our trio cover how to cook octopus, what Tom Hanks is like on set and where Damian keeps his awards.
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Timestamps
0:00 Trailer
0:43 Intro
02:07 Guest entrance
02:34 Old Fashioned
03:11 How’s life?
05:07 Damian cooks
05:41 Caponata bruschetta
07:10 Cooking veggie
08:03 Cooking octopus
11:30 Damian helps in the kitchen
13:14 Inga’s risotto question
14:54 Risotto is served
17:08 Wine pairing
17:25 Damian’s family life and growing up
19:59 The Radleys
12:59 Band of Brothers & Homeland
26:50 Quickfire
27:56 Damian’s risotto tips
40 Comments
Ange is glowwwwwing 🥰
Ange and Grimmy are so down to Earth! People who most would really like to meet.
Homeland was amazing until D.L left.
That was a Fun episode.
Film the Waitrose 'Big Shop' 🫶🇦🇺👍
Anges roots need sorting ! 😂
Entertaining podcast
What type of pumpkin did angela use? They never specified. Pumpkin is always better than butternut squash.
Watching Nick twirling his hair around his finger like that whilst talking to Damian… me thinks he was a bit smitten… adorbs.
Best episode yet. Anyone thinking they should do an Xmas special with Hannah waddingham😊 and Damian Lewis now?
Loved this episode! Angela, get all the guests to help you!!! ❤
Angela, you have inspired me to make this risotto to woo my boyfriend who normally cooks for me. Would you please tell us more about the crunchy topping for the risotto? It doesn’t seem to be the same as what is in the online recipe. 🤨
I can't get over the fact he's actually British 😂😂😂❤ I've only ever seen him with an American accent acting
One of the best episodes yet! He's a phenomenal actor & definitely someone id love to have a pint & a chin-wag with ❤
So strange to hear him in his natural accent
He's becoming Gary oldman ish in his ability to hide his British
No way! Another wonderful episode! ❤
He is an exceptional actor.
No dishrespect
I absolutely love how they have the most fab guests on! It’s never a really bland celebrity that’s just promoting a movie or something. Damien is so likeable and charismatic (and really hot 🥵)
I adore these “sit down and eat chats”, Damien Lewis is so much fun too ❤
A bowl of autumnal risotto and a bowl of Damian Lewis. Dreamy 😍
Dick Winters at the Imperial War Museum???
Ah! The Imperial War Museum is fabulous.
Ange shooing him away with a compliment and immediately belting the risotto into shape, smiling all the while.
One of my fave underrated actors. Nice show
Does anyone know what Nick says at 3:44? "It's _______, the movie." – I can't make it out
Why didn't Damian touch the bruschetta? I don't think he made a single bite.
What an irritating laugh
I love this podcast so much (Nick, you're adorable) and Damian Lewis is a brilliant actor, but this episode didn't really gel for me. Bummer. Happy to see he is doing well.
I can't find the recipe!
Wait, he is British?! 😅 why didn't I know that? ❤
Wow what an adorable, funny human being. 😍 I‘m a little smitten to be honest! (Hi love, if you see this, you’re still my #1 of course♥️😂)
I love this podcast. Angela is so likeable as is Nick. They have a great natural rapport.
Damian YNWA.
You can tell straight away when Ange loves and admires the guest
Damian is a gorgeous funny man. Love this channel. Often watch in my lunch break 😊.
Damian Lewis is DISHY!
Ang, you need your roots done!
Hes such a delight 😂 butferinh up Angela like that!
So, 11. 9 because it was september
Damien would make a good Iggy Pop in a documovie 😀