Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware

David Baddiel

Jan 14, 2026
David Baddiel, a celebrated comedian and author known for 'Three Lions' and his new series 'Cat Man', shares a delightful mix of insights. He passionately advocates for cats, sharing amusing stories about their quirks and his experience in pitching 'Cat Man'. David also reminisces about his food memories, from a remarkable meal in Xi'an to his ideal last supper of full English and curry, along with his childhood influences that shaped his comedic voice. Plus, he reflects on karaoke antics with his daughter and dealing with online trolls.
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ADVICE

Make Fluffy Latkes At Home

  • Lennie Ware shares a latke technique: drain onion juice but keep potato starch in the water to create fluffy latkes.
  • Flash-freeze cooled latkes on a tray, then bag and fry from frozen to avoid sogginess.
ANECDOTE

Why Cat Man Existed

  • David Baddiel pushed for a TV show celebrating cats after noticing endless dog shows and no proper feline equivalent.
  • He created Cat Man to showcase unusual cats and cat owners rather than as an expert-led documentary.
ANECDOTE

Family Drama Through The Cats

  • David describes his current cats: Tiger and Ron (brothers) and Zelda (half-sister), and how Pip, their mother, died at 15.
  • He recounts Zelda's difficult return to the household and how his wife helped her settle and sleep on their bed.
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