As Ed Gamble and James Acaster tape 100th episode

Ed Gamble and James Acaster’s Off Menu podcast has hit the milestone of 50 million downloads.

The show was launched just over two years ago, and will  soon mark its 100th edition with a show in which the host themselves become guests.

Claudia Winkleman will host the special episode and ask  Gamble and Acaster themselves to reveal their own dream menus

Gamble said: ‘We’re absolutely gobsmacked that we’ve made it to 100 episodes. James thought we were only doing ten and I assumed he would drop out after seven.

‘It is testament to our brilliant guests and the hard work of the [producer[ Great Benito that we have got here. Here’s to another 100, hopefully with a few more chances to kick people out of the dream restaurant this time. Mainly, though, I am over the moon that we could make it this far without anyone questioning why the genie grants more than three wishes per person.’

Acaster added: ‘I would like to congratulate Ed and Benito on their podcast and I hope they will have me on as a guest one day.’

Previous Off Menu  guests have included Louis Theroux, Teri Hatcher, Armando Iannucci and Victoria Coren Mitchell.

Published: 21 Apr 2021