Ralph Fiennes Outraged at “Blue Cheese Olive Martini” | Table Manners Podcast

Ralph Fiennes Outraged at “Blue Cheese Olive Martini” | Table Manners Podcast

This week we have Ralph Fiennes joining us for lunch! Ralph came over to talk about the new David Hare play he helped bring to life, Grace Pervades. We were swept up in stories of Victorian theatre, Italian food, Catholicism, and growing up as the eldest of six in a very artistic family. Over Mum’s Greek chicken and lemon potatoes, Ralph talked about post-show rituals, his obsession with simple fresh food, cooking Ottolenghi lamb in lockdown, and why a filthy martini with a blue cheese olive is “blasphemy”. Ralph, we just wish you could’ve stayed for a glass of wine! Grace Pervades is at the Theatre Royal Haymarket until July the 11th, don’t miss it!

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0:00 – Intro
1:13 – Jessie’s acoustic show and introducing Ralph Fiennes
3:54 – Ralph Fiennes joins
4:04 – Discussing Grace Pervades and theatre performances
4:50 – The story behind Grace Pervades
6:01 – Victorian theatre, Henry Irving, and Ellen Terry’s partnership
7:04 – Ellen Terry’s personal life and Victorian society
8:07 – Theatre innovation and Ellen Terry’s children
9:57 – How the play came together with David Hare
11:20 – Post-show rituals and the perfect martini recipe
12:43 – Dirty martinis, blue cheese olives, and cocktail debate
13:31 – Ralph Fiennes’ childhood meals and growing up in a large family
14:57 – Farm life, moving to Dorset, and financial struggles in Ireland
17:01 – Ellen Terry’s legacy and Smallhythe Place
18:14 – Pre-show meals and fish stew leftovers
18:52 – Love of cooking, River Cafe, and Ottolenghi recipes
20:08 – Favourite dishes to cook for guests
21:15 – Greek chicken dinner is served
21:51 – Artistic family background and parents’ creative lives
23:33 – Catholic upbringing and filming Conclave
25:41 – Roles that stayed with Ralph after filming
26:43 – Wine stories and Stanley Tucci memories
28:02 – Breakfast habits and boiled egg debate
29:17 – Smoked salmon preferences and life in Suffolk and Italy
30:25 – Favorite Italian dishes and local restaurants
31:01 – Panna cotta dessert choices
31:44 – Ralph’s last supper
34:12 – Cheese, dessert praise, and future dinner plans
35:13 – Meeting audience members after theatre performances
36:32 – Nostalgic food memories and saffron sausages
37:16 – Music tastes and favourite vocalists
38:38 – Singing, live performances, and Jessie’s O2 show
39:02 – Wrapping up with Grace Pervades details
39:42 – Post-interview reflections and food recap