Best Acas Podcasts (2024)

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SME's and mediation - what's the problem? 23:30

6d ago23:30

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SME's and mediation – what’s the problem? In the latest Acas Podcast, Emma McClean, Acas Individual Dispute Resolution Manager, talks to Martin McTague, National Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses, to discuss early, informal dispute resolution, such as mediation. They also discuss the barriers small businesses face when introducing or usin…

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Ep 269: Robert Popper 1:11:02

5h ago1:11:02

1:11:02

Comedy royalty Robert Popper – ‘Friday Night Dinner’ creator and author of ‘The Timewaster Letters’ – dines with us this week. And he’s brought a list. P.S. Can't remember if there’s any mention of signed chopping boards in this episode, but you ain’t getting one. Robert Popper’s new book ‘The Elsie Drake Letters (aged 104)’ is out now, published b…

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ACTORII DIN „MOARTEA ÎN VACANȚĂ”: COMEDIE ȘI LA PODCAST. RÂZI DE NU MAI POȚI! PODCAST #179 2:25:58

4d ago2:25:58

2:25:58

ACTORII DIN „MOARTEA ÎN VACANȚĂ”: COMEDIE ȘI LA PODCAST. RÂZI DE NU MAI POȚI! PODCAST #179

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DR. THEODOR MOTRUC: „ÎN CHIRURGIA ESTETICĂ TREBUIE SĂ ȘTII CÂND SĂ TE OPREȘTI”, PODCAST #178 1:13:39

4d ago1:13:39

1:13:39

DR. THEODOR MOTRUC: „ÎN CHIRURGIA ESTETICĂ TREBUIE SĂ ȘTII CÂND SĂ TE OPREȘTI”, PODCAST #178

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DR. HOLHOȘ, OFTALMOLOG, LECȚII DE VIAȚĂ, SPORT ȘI ECHILIBRU, PODCAST #177 1:16:08

4d ago1:16:08

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DR. HOLHOȘ, OFTALMOLOG, LECȚII DE VIAȚĂ, SPORT ȘI ECHILIBRU, PODCAST #177

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Ep 268: Jessica Hynes 1:10:04

7d ago1:10:04

1:10:04

We welcome Bafta-winning actor and writer and ‘Spaced’ star Jessica Hynes to the Dream Restaurant this week, and she welcomes us to her restaurant. P.S. Once again, this is a disclaimer to say that no one is receiving a signed chopping board. Yes, we could edit this out, but it is funny. Jessica Hynes stars in ‘The Franchise’ which is available on …

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Ep 267: Danny Dyer 1:11:17

17d ago1:11:17

1:11:17

Royal descendent Danny Dyer has a table booked at the Dream Restaurant this week, in what must be the sweariest Off Menu yet. Disclaimer: once again, we will not be sending anyone a signed chopping board. Danny Dyer stars in ‘Rivals’ which is available to stream from Friday 18 Oct on Disney+. Watch it here. Follow Danny on Instagram @officialdannyd…

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CONFESIUNILE LUI CĂTĂLIN CAZACU: VIAȚĂ, IUBIRE ȘI GREȘELILE DIN OCHIUL LUMII, PODCAST #176 2:19:25

18d ago2:19:25

2:19:25

CONFESIUNILE LUI CĂTĂLIN CAZACU: VIAȚĂ, IUBIRE ȘI GREȘELILE DIN OCHIUL LUMII, PODCAST #176

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Ep 266: Ella Purnell 1:15:11

23d ago1:15:11

1:15:11

‘Fallout’ and ‘Yellowjackets’ star Ella Purnell plays the Off Menu game this week. It’s always the quiet ones… Ella Purnell stars in Sky Original ‘Sweetpea’ which is available on Sky and the streaming service NOW from 10 October. Follow Ella on Instagram @ella_purnell Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photogra…

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SIMONA CIFF: „NU EXISTĂ PĂRINTE BUN SAU RĂU, CI DOAR UNII MAI PREGĂTIȚI CA ALȚII”, PODCAST #175 1:41:20

25d ago1:41:20

1:41:20

SIMONA CIFF: „NU EXISTĂ PĂRINTE BUN SAU RĂU, CI DOAR UNII MAI PREGĂTIȚI CA ALȚII”, PODCAST #175

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Ep 265: Rick Astley 1:05:12

1M ago1:05:12

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Rickrolling into the Dream Restaurant this week is British pop royalty, Rick Astley. We Never thought this would happen. Rick Astley’s autobiography ‘Never’ is out on 10th October, published by Pan Macmillan. Pre-order it here. Rick is also on a book tour – follow him on social media for dates and tickets. Follow Rick on Instagram @officialrickastl…

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DR. ALIN GABOR, MEDIC STOMATOLOG: „LA NOI, ÎN ȚARĂ, LIPSEȘTE EDUCAȚIA IGIENEI ORALE” , PODCAST #173 1:17:29

1M ago1:17:29

1:17:29

DR. ALIN GABOR, MEDIC STOMATOLOG: „LA NOI, ÎN ȚARĂ, LIPSEȘTE EDUCAȚIA IGIENEI ORALE” , PODCAST #173

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OMID GHANNADI, ARHITECTUL CARE ÎȘI DOREȘTE SĂ VINDECE ROMÂNIA, PODCAST #174 1:56:23

1M ago1:56:23

1:56:23

OMID GHANNADI, ARHITECTUL CARE ÎȘI DOREȘTE SĂ VINDECE ROMÂNIA, PODCAST #174

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Ep 264: Rukmini Iyer 58:46

1M ago58:46

58:46

Rukmini Iyer – author of the best-selling ‘Roasting Tin’ cookbooks – is this week’s dream diner. Do we finally get an answer to 'what do I do with the heads?' Rukmini Iyer’s new book ‘The Green Cookbook’ is out now. Buy it here. Follow Rukmini on Instagram and Twitter @missminifer Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gil…

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ADRIAN VĂNCICĂ ȘI ROLUL CARE I-A SCHIMBAT VIAȚA: CELENTANO DIN „LAS FIERBINTI”, PODCAST #172 2:06:32

1M ago2:06:32

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ADRIAN VĂNCICĂ ȘI ROLUL CARE I-A SCHIMBAT VIAȚA: CELENTANO DIN „LAS FIERBINTI”, PODCAST #172

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DESTINAȚII DE VIS ȘI DE INVESTIT. DESPRE ZANZIBAR CU ANDREEA POPA, PODCAST #171 58:48

1M ago58:48

58:48

DESTINAȚII DE VIS ȘI DE INVESTIT. DESPRE ZANZIBAR CU ANDREEA POPA, PODCAST #171

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Ep 263: Josh Widdicombe 1:13:02

1M ago1:13:02

1:13:02

After nearly 6 years of Off Menu, we finally welcome friend, stand-up and podcast royalty Josh Widdicombe to the Dream Restaurant. And he‘s got a bone to pick about a previous episode… Trigger warning: this episode contains chat about dieting. Josh Widdicombe is on tour with his new show ‘Not My Cup of Tea’ from September 2025. Tickets are on this …

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Flexible working - what you need to know 9:57

2M ago9:57

9:57

This is the first in a series of Acas advice and guidance podcasts. In this shorter format series, we will discuss the key-points of the latest employment relations issues and will sign-post to further advice, guidance, and support. In this episode we will be discussing what you need to know about flexible-working – What it is, the main changes and…

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Ep 262: Joe Locke 55:24

2M ago55:24

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‘Heartstopper’ star Joe Locke has a booking this week. We didn’t actually have any tables available, but then Lisa Fox got in touch and we found room. P.S. Under no circumstances is anyone being sent a signed chopping board. This is a joke by two professional comedians for comedic effect. Joe Locke stars in 'Agatha All Along' which is available on …

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Ep 261: Natalie Cassidy 1:02:56

2M ago1:02:56

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‘EastEnders’ (and ‘Springleaf: The Audio Sitcom’) star Natalie Cassidy is this week’s dream diner. And maybe James is getting a part in the soap opera? Natalie podcast ‘Life with Nat’ is out now, wherever you get your podcasts. Listen here. Follow Natalie on Instagram @natcass1 and Twitter @nat_cassidy Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosiv…

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Ep 260: Rachel Stevens 59:18

2M ago59:18

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There ain’t no party like an Off Menu party. S Club’s Rachel Stevens joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week, and we finally find out what the S stands for. Rachel Stevens is working with Activia to promote good gut health. For more info visit rachelstevens.com Rachel’s autobiography ‘Finding My Voice’ is out now. Buy it here. Follow Rachel Stev…

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Ep 259: Will Ospreay 55:41

2M ago55:41

55:41

AEW wrestler Will Ospreay is this week’s dining guest, and he’s impressed by Ed (and James’s) wrestling experience. But can he help with James’s kitchen? AEW All In is at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 25th August. Get tickets here. AEW Dynamite/Collision is at the Utilita Arena in Cardiff tonight, Wednesday 21st August. Find any last-minute tickets her…

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EMILY BURGHELEA ȘI ȘOCUL VIEȚII EI, UN ACCIDENT CARE PUTEA FI FATAL, PODCAST #170 1:22:19

2M ago1:22:19

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EMILY BURGHELEA ȘI ȘOCUL VIEȚII EI, UN ACCIDENT CARE PUTEA FI FATAL, PODCAST #170

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CATRINEL SANDU, DE LA „BEBELUȘĂ” LA CÂRCOTAȘI, LA COREGRAF ÎN SUA ȘI SOȚIA ÎMPLINITĂ DE AZI #169 1:33:14

2M ago1:33:14

1:33:14

CATRINEL SANDU, DE LA „BEBELUȘĂ” LA CÂRCOTAȘI, LA COREGRAF ÎN SUA ȘI SOȚIA ÎMPLINITĂ DE AZI #169

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CUM NE AFECTEAZĂ DINȚII SĂNĂTATEA GENERALĂ? DR. MIHAELA RĂESCU, PODCAST #168 54:26

2M ago54:26

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CUM NE AFECTEAZĂ DINȚII SĂNĂTATEA GENERALĂ? DR. MIHAELA RĂESCU, PODCAST #168

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Ep 258: Phil Dunster 1:11:06

3M ago1:11:06

1:11:06

Ted Lasso’s Jamie Tartt (doo-doo-da-doo-da-doo), Phil Dunster, introduces some new vocabulary to the Dream Restaurant this week. And don’t forget, tune in to Comic Relief. Phil Dunster stars in ‘Oklahoma! in Concert’ at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 19th and 20th August. Get tickets at oklahomaconcert.co.uk Follow Phil on Instagram and Twitt…

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Ep 257: Amy Annette 1:15:22

3M ago1:15:22

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Superb stand-up, writer and podcaster Amy Annette – who, already, is frequently mentioned on Off Menu – is this week’s guest. Remember: always order an extra egg in a ramen. Amy Annette’s debut solo show ‘Thick Skin’ is at the Edinburgh Fringe, Pleasance Courtyard, until the 25th August. Buy tickets here. Listen to Amy’s podcast ‘What Women Want’ o…

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Ep 256: Hammed Animashaun 58:29

3M ago58:29

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‘Black Ops’ star and BAFTA-nominated actor Hammed Animashaun has a booking this week. But will Colonel Sanders and Mr Kipling be dining with him? Hammed Animashaun is currently starring in ‘Kiss Me Kate’ at the Barbican Theatre in London until 14 September. Get tickets at kissmekatemusical.com Follow Hammed on Instagram @hammedhamz Recorded and edi…

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Ep 255: Saoirse-Monica Jackson 1:13:25

3M ago1:13:25

1:13:25

‘Derry Girls’ and ‘The Decameron’ star Saoirse-Monica Jackson joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. And we’re all getting Nike ticks shaved on our heads. Saoirse-Monica Jackson stars in ‘The Decameron’ which launched on Netflix on 25th July. Watch it here. Follow Saoirse-Monica on Instagram @saoirsemonicajackson Recorded and edited by Ben Wil…

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SEBASTIAN DOBRINCU, LA TRÂNTĂ CU LIMITELE ȘI CU PREJUDECĂȚILE! CUM A AJUNS MILIONAR LA 20 DE ANI! 3:28:36

3M ago3:28:36

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SEBASTIAN DOBRINCU, LA TRÂNTĂ CU LIMITELE ȘI CU PREJUDECĂȚILE! CUM A AJUNS MILIONAR LA 20 DE ANI!

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SOȚIA LUI PIERO FERRARI: BANII ȘI FAIMA ADUC FERICIREA? ROMINA GINGAȘU, VIAȚA ALĂTURI DE MILIARDAR 1:28:48

3M ago1:28:48

1:28:48

SOȚIA LUI PIERO FERRARI: BANII ȘI FAIMA ADUC FERICIREA? ROMINA GINGAȘU, VIAȚA ALĂTURI DE MILIARDAR

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Ep 254: Michelle de Swarte 1:02:11

4M ago1:02:11

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Model-turned-stand-up comic Michelle de Swarte is this week’s guest diner. And Ed and James are amazed to find out she doesn’t know a childhood song. Trigger warning: this episode has chat about dieting. Michelle de Swarte’s new sitcom ‘Spent’ is on BBC Two, Mondays at 10pm. Watch is on BBC iPlayer. Follow Michelle on Instagram @michelledeswarte Re…

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UN PODCAST PENTRU BĂRBAȚI, DAR ȘI PENTRU FEMEI: SĂNĂTATEA UROLOGICĂ CU CONF. DR. MARCIAN MANU #164 1:04:13

4M ago1:04:13

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UN PODCAST PENTRU BĂRBAȚI, DAR ȘI PENTRU FEMEI: SĂNĂTATEA UROLOGICĂ CU CONF. DR. MARCIAN MANU #164

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Ep 253: Sophie Willan 1:04:11

4M ago1:04:11

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The Dream Restaurant is taking bookings for its 12th series, and our first diner is ‘Taskmaster’ and ‘Alma’s Not Normal’ star Sophie Willan. Woo! Watch series one of ‘Alma’s Not Normal’ on BBC iPlayer. Series two is coming soon. Follow Sophie on Instagram @sophiewillan Tickets for ‘Off Menu: Live in London’ go on sale this Friday 12th July at 10am.…

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