Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster Greg James
Oct 1, 2025
Greg James, the charming Radio 1 Breakfast Show presenter and author of 'All the Best for the Future', shares delightful anecdotes and his dream menu. He reminisces about a childhood Chuckle Brothers autograph that sparked his book's title. Longboy the duck saga has listeners chuckling, especially the mock funeral held on-air. Greg dives into the joy of poppadoms at curry nights, and his love for fettuccine Alfredo, paired with a big Italian red wine. He also chats about the quirks of restaurant surcharges and the perfect Parisian flan for dessert.
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Chuckle Brothers Inspiring Book Title
- Greg describes taking Paul and Barry Chuckle's autograph “All the best for the future” as a formative memory that inspired his book title.
- He recounts meeting Paul decades later and discussing why they wrote that line, turning a childhood moment into a book theme.
Order Tap Without Shame
- Greg urges people not to feel shame ordering tap water and criticises menu pressure to choose still or sparkling.
- He recommends normalising tap as a valid, non-patronising option.
Poppadoms Set The Dining Mood
- Greg argues poppadoms create the best pre-meal atmosphere because they concentrate potential and shared ritual.
- He values dining feelings and early-course interaction more than complex food techniques.
