Dish Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch, a roast spatchcock chicken and a Zibibbo Sicilia
Sep 10, 2025
Benedict Cumberbatch, an award-winning actor, and Olivia Colman, an Academy Award winner, join for lively chats. They dive into their new film The Roses, sharing on-set anecdotes and their unique approach to roles. Expect fun insights as they tackle a Fast Food Quiz and reveal their favorite dishes. Benedict reminisces about his unexpected stint as a sous chef, while Olivia highlights her on-set superpower. Pair that with roast spatchcock chicken and Zibibbo Sicilia, and you've got a delicious conversation!
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Use Every Part Of Fennel
- Roast fennel until soft to unlock its sweet aniseed flavour for salads or as a side.
- Slice thin on a mandolin for slaws or use fennel fronds in potato salads and stocks to avoid waste.
Simplify When Cooking For Guests
- Cook less and focus on simpler, well-executed dishes when hosting; avoid doing a main plus many sides.
- Relax in the kitchen to enjoy cooking more and therefore do it more often.
They Deliberately Share Press Duties
- Olivia and Benedict had known each other for years before finally collaborating on The Roses, enjoying press together instead of separately.
- Olivia prefers not to do press alone and likes sharing the workload with a co-star.