Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware Second Helpings - Joanna Lumley
Aug 27, 2025
Dame Joanna Lumley, an acclaimed English actress, presenter, and author, brings her charming stories to life! She shares her unique childhood experiences in India, her love for limes, and celebrates her damehood with a touch of humor. Joanna discusses her iconic role as Patsy Stone, highlighting the creative journey behind the character. As they bond over vegetarian dishes like phyllo pie, they also dive into the joy of travel and the cultural connections tied to food, making for a delightful conversation!
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Tropical Childhood Shapes Her Memory
- Joanna Lumley grew up across India, Hong Kong and Malaysia before returning to England at eight.
- She says sensory memories of tropics — monsoon earth, jungle birds and thunderstorms — still deeply connect her to India.
Comfort Food: Hong Kong Chow Fan
- Her earliest food memory is Armours-style Hong Kong rice seasoned with ginger, garlic and soy.
- She loved chow fan topped with a cracked egg and shredded lettuce for comfort eating.
Green Chilli Mistaken For Beans
- Joanna once ate a whole hot green chilli thinking it was a green bean while trekking in Bhutan.
- Her eyes streamed and she couldn't speak for twenty minutes from the heat.