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Sandi Toksvig has revealed what filming The Great British Bake Off was really like.  The presenter, 66, presented the show alongside Noel Fielding from 2017 to 2020 and was later replaced by comedian Matt Lucas.  Speaking on this week's Dish from Waitrose podcast, hosted by Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett, Sandi provided a rare insight into what being in the famous tent is like and divulged  bosses gave her a secret cheese fridge at the back to keep her happy. 

TALK OF THE TOWN: Pupils at a flood-ravaged primary school have moved from makeshift classrooms into a Hogwarts-style castle, thanks to the generosity of a local aristocrat. The 19th Earl of Devon has welcomed around 60 pupils to start the new term at his family seat of Powderham Castle, near Exeter. However, there have been some caveats. The children from Kenton primary school have been banned from rolling down the hill - and told not to chase his animals.

The long, often boozy, meals became a staple of working in the City or media, but a shift in workplace culture meant it quickly fell out of favour. Now, there are some shoots of growth as more people return to the office and the business lunch starts to make a revival.

Sally Abé knows what it's like to be the odd one out. The 37-year-old has worked in fine dining for 15 years and has written a book about the experience: A Woman's Place is in the Kitchen , which came out last month.

Dua Lipa has spilled the beans about the extremely demanding regime she follows while touring as she prepares to take on her sixth tour for new record Radical Optimism. The seven-time Brit Award winner, 28, chatted to Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett on the latest episode of their hit podcast Dish From Waitrose. As Nick, 39, asked her if her eating habits were drastically different while on tour, Dua said: 'Unfortunately. But I guess like, once I'm in the swing of things and I have like a routine and my body is really strong and healthy - it's just getting into stamina mode.

According to reports, the Traitors' bosses had rented the stately Scottish home, where the hit show is currently running until 2030. According to reports, BBC bigwigs are so sure of the reality show's continuing success that they are planning to film at Ardross Castle for the next six years. Studio Lambert Scotland, a production firm, can keep the same setting as the celebrity version of the show will begin filming later this year.

In the forthcoming series of The Traitors, BBC bosses may have a sneaky group of contestants to watch out for. Among the 300,000 people who have applied for a space on the show, some have planned to plot against the BBC. Any applicants, who are going through stage 2 of the process, have gathered up and decided to use a mystery code if they were to participate in the competition.

On Wednesday, the television presenter, 52, appeared on the fifth series of acclaimed podcast Dish with Waitrose for its fifth season. Claudia said she was invited to appear on the show three or four years ago but decided against it 'because of the licking of the eyebrows.' Claudia said that she had suggested a host of other presenters who could then take on the role, which was shot in Ardross Castle, owing to my inherent laziness.' However, a boss at BBC advised Claudia to watch the Dutch version of the series, and soon enough, the Strictly Come Dancing host began to book her own train to Scotland.

Who doesn't groan inwardly at the culinary expectations around Valentine's Day? The hushed ranks of duos attempting to be stylish while eating out are enough to deter anyone from ordering steak frites, as well as the high restaurant prices. However, slaving over a hot stove to whip up a meal at home might bring about the loss of love, which is the last thing on your mind. So, why not let your favourite chef or restaurant do all the prep and just take the credit this year? For a Valentine's gift, here are the best deliverable meal kits with a restaurant-style, three-course menu for two.

Florence Pugh has admitted that she fell asleep while filming a scene in a movie. During an appearance on the Dish podcast, the actress, 27, told former radio presenter Nick Grimshaw, 39, and chef Angela Hartnett, 55, that she likes to get a snooze whenever she can while on stage. Florence of Don't Worry Darling described how she loves scenes that involve beds or acting as if she were sleeping.

How to make your own Christmas hamper for as little as £30 - As a Which? According to a report, Waitrose was charged £45 for items worth £26. With eight items, a budget hamper will cost $29.97. A mid-range hamper of 11 items can cost you £71.17, while a 12-piece premium hamper will cost you a whopping £130.84.

Ted Thornhill of MailOnline Travel toured Portetta, Montchevel Moriond, (formerly Courchevel 1650), in Courchevel Moriond. Rooms start at 300 euros (£257) a night. He says it's a bargain for a luxurious hotel in Courchevel. In addition, Michelin-starred Angela Hartnett's restaurant is also located there. For more, click here.

Tilly Ramsay said she is 'feeling so lucky' to be a big sister for the sixth time after her father Gordon became a father. As he was snuggled up in a blanket, the Strictly actress, 22, posted sweet snaps of her newborn brother Jesse James cradling her new baby brother. Tilly tenderly kissed Jesse on the forehead as he wore a pink and blue stripe hat and revealed his tiny fingers and toes.

Her calming demeanor made her the logical choice to lead the coverage of the late Queen's funeral. Kirsty Young has confessed that one of her greatest regrets in life was that she was not more rebellious. She said she was always a "real worrier," and that if she had her time back, she'd tell herself "to do the drugs" and be more adventurous. The 54-year-old now hosts Young Again, a podcast and BBC Radio 4 series in which guests are asked what advice they should give to their children. When asked the same question on Waitrose's Dish podcast, she replied, 'I would probably rebel a bit more.'

The late queen's funeral was a natural choice for her to lead the coverage. Kirsty Young has confessed that one of her most regrets in life is that she was not more rebellious.

Angela Hartnett OBE (pictured) of Michelin has shared what it's like to cook for Queen Camilla (pictured). During an interview with the Mirror, she also talked about how effortless the royal is when it comes to what she eats. In Fife last October, the chef hosted dinner at an event to open the first ever Braemar Literary Festival. Camilla, the 55-year-old, who is one of Britain's only female Michelin star chefs, is'really relaxed and easygoing,' and she says it was wonderful to cook for the Queen. She also described the monarch, 76, as "a lovely lady" who is "a wonderful wife to the King." Angela replied: "Anything and everything" is appropriate for a Queen's meal. Camilla was 'like every other guest [she's] ever cooked for,' she said, "whatever is made for her, she'll eat."

Gordon Ramsay has admitted that he is under pressure from his wife Tana to have a sixth child, but he denies it. Holly and Jack, 24, Tilly, 21, and Oscar, four, are both married by the popular chef, 56, and his wife, 49. Gordon confessed to a little mystery, but Tana wants another one,' he told Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett on the Dish podcast.'

It's part of their job to raise a toast from time to time, but some leading royals are more partial to a drink than others! Prince Andrew, for example, isn't keen on alcohol. And some have very specific preferences when it comes to alcoholic beverages and specifically how to serve them.

BEAT THE SQUEEZE: If you've decided to ban all plans of a holiday this year or are limiting the number of holidays you take to save money, it's essential to definate from life's day-to-day stresses. The price of moving has skyrocketed. According to Which, flights to popular overseas destinations have increased by 71% since last year. Staying put saves a family of four, with a family of four spending around £5,000 per month on holiday.

Chef Luke Holder, who runs Hartnett Holder & Co in the New Forest, with Michelin-starred Angela Hartnett, explains how to make pasta at home that is suitable to serve to paying visitors.

When Alex Jones had to appear in Swansea for BBC Music's Biggest Weekend, she was so hung over that she didn't care' when pop star Taylor Swift performed. During an appearance on Dish on Monday, the One Show host, 46, recounted the tale, where she and host Nick Grimshaw told Angela Hartnett all about their attempts to keep it together at the 2018 music festival. Alex argued that the blunder came about after she partied too late at her husband Charlie Thomson's 40th birthday party the night before, and that, as a result, she and Nick were so tumultuous the next day when she and Nick had to co-host for BBC One that she couldn't enjoy the performance despite adoreing the singer's work.

Before filming for the series began, Vernon Kay and Shane Richie have revealed that they smuggled'secret phones' into I'm A Celebrity Isolation. The former Family Fortunes host, 48, and the Eastenders actor, 58, appeared on the 2020 Covid restricted series of the ITV show at Gwrych Castle in North Wales. 'I knew Shane Richie was doing it,' she said on former Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw and Michelin-starred chef Angela Hartnett's podcast Dish.'

It has been revealed that Dame Judi Dench, Claudia Winkleman, and Jeremy Clarkson were among the celebrity faces to attend the Queen Consort's exclusive Christmas lunch this week. At the 'white truffle' lunch, held at Murano, central London on Wednesday, Camilla also rubbed shoulders with Dames Maggie Smith and Mauman. Ewan Venters, the former head of royal grocer Fortnum & Mason, arranged the glamorous event at the Michelin-starred restaurant, owned by Angela Hartnett. Hugh Bonneville, Dame Maggie's Downton Abbey co-star, also made the star-studded guest list alongside broadcasters Piers Morgan and Chris Evans on 'Earl of Grantham'. The occurrence happened just hours before Harry and Meghan's second instalment of their Netflix docu-series, which saw the Duchess of Sussex boast a text from Beyonce as the megastar promised her her her help. Meghan has befriended the actress in recent years, including Oprah Winfrey and tennis ace Serena Williams, the latter of whom appeared in episode three of the Harry & Meghan series. However, Camilla does have a certain pulling power, particularly among Britain's A-list crowd.

When measured against the previous year, the London-based business saw total sales rise by 22% to £122.9 million, and profits climb by 18 percent to £10.1 million. The Harry Potter series was one of the company's best-earners, helping boost revenues in the company's children's trade division by 33% to £50.6 million.