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The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show: Jamie Oliver and Charlie Brooks

Jamie Oliver and Charlie Brooks

BBC Radio 2 - The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, Jamie Oliver and Charlie Brooks

Jamie Oliver chats to Zoe about his new cookbook and Charlie Brooks is back in EastEnders!

Jamie Oliver chats to Zoe about his new cookbook, Together. Charlie Brooks has all the gossip on her return to EastEnders and Jay Flynn returns with his Virtual Quiz.

Jamie talks to Zoe about his new cookbook, Together: Memorable Meals Made Easy. Each chapter features a meal, from seasonal feasts to curry nights, with a simple, achievable menu that can be mostly prepped ahead. Jamie's aim - whether you're following the full meal or choosing just one of over 120 individual recipes - is to minimise your time in the kitchen so you can maximise the time you spend with your guests. Jamie Oliver is a global phenomenon in food and campaigning. During a 20-year television and publishing career he has inspired millions of people to enjoy cooking from scratch and eating fresh, delicious food. He has now published 23 bestselling cookery books, all with accompanying TV shows. 

Charlie Brooks is storming back to Albert Square and reprising her role as the murderous villainess Janine Butcher for a huge new story line. Charlie has been involved in her fair share of drama during her time on the soap, since she first appeared in 1999. Most notably, her character Janine married Barry Evans – played by Shaun Williamson – for his money before pushing him off a cliff. She went on to marry a rich elderly businessman called David, who died of a heart attack at the ceremony, before tying the knot with Ryan Malloy, whom she also tried to kill!  

Plus, Jay Flynn returns with another round of his Virtual Radio Quiz where he tests the team on their general knowledge to see who comes out on top.

Along with Clare Runacres on news, Richie Anderson on travel and Mike Williams on sport, Zoe and the team have the best start to your morning. With celeb guests, quizzes, headlines, tunes chosen by listeners and more music than you can shake a glitterball at!

There's also a Pause For Thought from Laura Marks and listeners on the line as Zoe entertains the nation with fun for the family!

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