Today, February 4 2023, Channel 4 presents the series where Steph McGovern presents her live lunchtime show featuring celebrity guests, fantastic food and the best entertainment, lifestyle and consumer stories making the headlines.
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Steph’s Packed Lunch Today, February 4 2023
| Date | Summary |
| Date | Summary |
|---|---|
| Friday, 3 February 2023 | Steph's joined by Russell Watson, Caroline Flint and Sally Lindsay, who chats about the new series of The Madame Blanc Mysteries. Plus: we meet the mum making jewellery from semen |
| Thursday, 2 February 2023 | Steph's joined by Denise Van Outen, Sayeeda Warsi. Russell T Davies chats about his latest TV drama. Plus: trending TikTok hacks, help with utility bills and understanding interest rates |
| Wednesday, 1 February 2023 | Steph's joined by Russell Kane, Alan Johnson and Robson Green, who discusses his new travel series. Plus: the cash clinic with Sonali Shah and food from Sabrina Ghayour and Martyn Odell |
| Tuesday, 31 January 2023 | Steph's joined by Denise Van Outen, Justine Greening and Gemma Atkinson. We meet the nine-year-old who inspired a 'letters to Heaven' project. Plus: advice for reducing household bills. |
| Monday, 30 January 2023 | Steph's joined by self-proclaimed maverick of luxury property, Guy Phoenix, who chats about his new series. Plus: the amateur fossil hunters wowing the geology world with their finds. |
| Friday, 27 January 2023 | Steph's joined by Marcus Brigstocke and Alan Johnson. Ellie Simmonds, Nikita Kuzmin, Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu chat about the Strictly Come Dancing tour |
| Thursday, 26 January 2023 | Steph's joined by Dane Baptiste, Sayeeda Warsi and Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice, who tells us about his new tour. Plus: the cost-of-living clinic tackles credit card debt |
| Wednesday, 25 January 2023 | Steph's joined by Denise Van Outen and SAS: Who Dares Wins star Jason Fox, who chats about the new Jungle Hell series. Plus: Bake Off 2020 winner Peter Sawkins cooks a Burns Night delight. |
| Tuesday, 24 January 2023 | Steph's joined by ventriloquist Paul Zerdin and we meet the all-female RNLI rescue team, who are campaigning to get more women out to sea. Plus: the best styles from the supermarket aisles. |
| Monday, 23 January 2023 | Steph's joined by Kate Bottley, Sayeeda Warsi, John Whaite and Happy Valley star Amit Shah, who chats about the nail-biting drama series. Plus: consumer corner with Which? expert Lisa Webb. |
| Friday, 20 January 2023 | Steph meets actor Gabriel LaBelle who's starring in Spielberg's new film, The Fabelmans. Kwoklyn Wan is making a feast for Chinese New Year and Jordan Cox has more money-saving hacks |
| Thursday, 19 January 2023 | Steph talks to Paul Merton and Suki Webster about their new travel show. Ryan Riley shares budget-friendly recipes that are ideal for people having cancer treatment |
| Wednesday, 18 January 2023 | Steph chats to Louise Redknapp about her 30 years in showbiz, and meets Britain's 'Official Dullest Man', Dustbin Dave. Plus: cash clinic with Sonali Shah and chat from Russell Kane |
| Tuesday, 17 January 2023 | Steph chats to three former Love Island contestants, Nikki Sanderson and Angus Castle-Doughty discuss Hollyoaks: IRL, and twins Alana and Lisa Macfarlane share tips to improve gut health |
| Monday, 16 January 2023 | Steph's joined by former Strictly star Aljaz Skorjanec who talks about his battle with psoriasis. We meet the women changing the face of widowhood. Plus: food from John Whaite |
| Friday, 13 January 2023 | Steph's joined by Dragon's Den star Sara Davies and the real-life Happy Valley heroine and police officer Lisa Farrand. Plus: chat with Marcus Brigstocke and Caroline Flint |
| Thursday, 12 January 2023 | He's heading all the way from Amarillo - Tony Christie tells us all about his half-century-long career! And Corrie star turned cheesemonger Sean Wilson chats about his new book |
| Wednesday, 11 January 2023 | On today's show Countdown's new host is revealed! Author Jane Fallon tells us about her latest novel, Sonali Shah has the Cash Clinic, and John Whaite is in the kitchen |
| Tuesday, 10 January 2023 | Steph's joined by Denise Van Outen and Alan Johnson. She meets the off-duty police officer who was paralysed in the 2017 Westminster Bridge terror attack and has gone on to climb Snowdon |
| Monday, 9 January 2023 | Simon Bird discusses his new sitcom. Steph meets a man who has been released from prison after a podcast proved his innocence. Plus, consumer tips and a round up of the best of 2023's TV |
| Friday, 6 January 2023 | No show today |
| Thursday, 5 January 2023 | No show today |
| Wednesday, 4 January 2023 | No show today |
| Tuesday, 3 January 2023 | No show today |
| Monday, 2 January 2023 | No show today |
| Friday, 30 December 2022 | No show today |
| Thursday, 29 December 2022 | No show today |
| Wednesday, 28 December 2022 | No show today |
| Tuesday, 27 December 2022 | No show today |
| Monday, 26 December 2022 | No show today |
| Friday, 23 December 2022 | No show today |
| Thursday, 22 December 2022 | No show today |
| Wednesday, 21 December 2022 | No show today |
| Tuesday, 20 December 2022 | No show today |
| Monday, 19 December 2022 | No show today |
| Friday, 16 December 2022 | No show today |
| Thursday, 15 December 2022 | No show today |
| Wednesday, 14 December 2022 | No show today |
| Tuesday, 13 December 2022 | No show today |
| Monday, 12 December 2022 | No show today |
| Friday, 9 December 2022 | Steph's joined by Denise Van Outen for some Yuletide fun. Andi and Miquita Oliver make boozy mince pies. Plus: the best festive telly and John Whaite makes a dessert voted for by viewers. |
| Thursday, 8 December 2022 | Steph's joined by Candice Brathwaite, Sayeeda Warsi, Bake Off favourite Sandro and Lucy Spraggan, who chats about her new single. Plus: our budget-friendly Christmas present guide. |
| Wednesday, 7 December 2022 | Steph's joined by Dan Walker, who chats about his book. The Chase's Jenny Ryan shares some weird and wonderful Christmas traditions. Plus: the cash clinic and Brussels sprouts three ways |
| Tuesday, 6 December 2022 | Steph's joined by Denise Van Outen and Alan Johnson. Ben Miller discusses his new film and book and Jimmy Doherty celebrates his farm's 20th anniversary. Plus: Ruby Bhogal's Santa cake. |
| Monday, 5 December 2022 | Steph McGovern presents her live lunchtime show featuring celebrity guests, fantastic food and the best entertainment, lifestyle and consumer stories making the headlines. |
| Friday, 2 December 2022 | Steph's joined by Marcus Brigstocke, Alan Johnson and MAFS UK's Chanita and Adrian who chat about the festive reunion show. Plus: what our food banks are in need of over the festive period. |
| Thursday, 1 December 2022 | Steph's joined by Denise Van Outen, Dane Baptiste and former Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan. Plus: how to enjoy panto from the comfort of your home and our Chihuahua Christmas pageant |
| Wednesday, 30 November 2022 | Steph's joined by Russell Kane, Jacqui Smith and Happy Mondays' maraca-shaking legend Bez who chats about his new memoir. Plus: the charity workers giving up their Christmas to help others |
| Tuesday, 29 November 2022 | Steph's joined by Denise Van Outen and Alan Johnson. The Countess of Carnarvon chats about life at the real Downton Abbey. Plus: cost-of-living clinic and this season's Christmas jumpers. |
| Monday, 28 November 2022 | Steph's joined by Sayeeda Warsi and Kate Bottley. Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper chats about his book. Plus: festive food trends with YouTube star Danny Malin and the best winter telly. |
| Friday, 25 November 2022 | Steph's joined by Marcus Brigstocke, Jacqui Smith and former Corrie star Victoria Ekanoye, who chats about her new film, Christmas in Paradise. Plus: Jordan Fox's tips for a freebie Friday |
| Thursday, 24 November 2022 | Steph's joined by Ashley Cain, Marverine Cole and Dame Sheila Hancock. Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez have an update on their latest Strictly rehearsals |
| Wednesday, 23 November 2022 | Steph's joined by Scarlett Moffatt and Gail Porter, who talks about the struggles of homelessness. Plus: former SAS soldier-turned-author Andy McNab chats about his latest thriller |
| Tuesday, 22 November 2022 | Steph's joined by Hollywood director Paul Feig and chef Kerth Gumbs, who shows us how to elevate simple ingredients. Plus: Christmas party looks and Ruby Bhogal makes a gingerbread house |
| Monday, 21 November 2022 | Steph McGovern presents her live lunchtime show featuring celebrity guests, fantastic food and the best entertainment, lifestyle and consumer stories making the headlines |
| Friday, 18 November 2022 | Steph's joined by Marcus Brigstocke, Alan Johnson and health and fitness star Rosemary Conley, who chats about her new autobiography. Plus: Luke Kempner has the lowdown on the World Cup |
| Thursday, 17 November 2022 | Steph's joined by Ashley Cain, Sayeeda Warsi and Debbie McGee, who opens up about why she is selling her late husband Paul Daniels' magic collection. Plus: a cost-of-living budget special |
| Wednesday, 16 November 2022 | Steph's joined by Denise Van Outen and Samuel Kasumu. We hear about the Leeds-based charity, Getaway Girls, which is transforming the lives of women. Plus: the cash clinic with Sonali Shah |
| Tuesday, 15 November 2022 | Steph's joined by Davina McCall and Dr Naomi Potter to chat about their new book, Menopausing. Plus: the cost-of-living clinic with Peter Komolafe and a look at tonight's Bake Off final. |
| Monday, 14 November 2022 | Steph's joined by Kate Bottley and Sayeeda Warsi. Michael Mosley chats about his diabetes and Bob Mortimer tells us about his debut novel. Plus: Christmas toys and must-watch festive films |
| Friday, 11 November 2022 | Giovanna Fletcher talks about her new series and gives her take on this year's I'm a Celeb campmates, and Steph meets a frontline nurse who explains why she's voted to strike |
| Thursday, 10 November 2022 | First Dates star Merlin Griffiths tells us about filming the hit show while having cancer treatment, and Les Dennis chats to Steph about Only Fools and Horses: The Musical |
| Wednesday, 9 November 2022 | Steph chats to journalist Bryony Gordon about her new book. Former press secretary to the Queen, Dickie Arbiter, and a former royal butler separate fact from fiction in The Crown. |
| Tuesday, 8 November 2022 | Steph McGovern presents her live lunchtime show featuring celebrity guests, fantastic food and the best entertainment, lifestyle and consumer stories making the headlines |
| Monday, 7 November 2022 | Steph chats to Nick Grimshaw about his new book. Luke Kempner shares the best TV for the autumn, including an exclusive preview of The Crown. And John Whaite's making chicken soup |
| Friday, 4 November 2022 | Steph celebrates 40 years of Channel 4 by reuniting some of the stars from hit shows across the years. Plus: how Dame Deborah James' mum Heather is continuing her daughter's legacy |
| Thursday, 3 November 2022 | Steph's joined by Susannah Constantine and Annabel Karmel, who chat about their latest books. Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu give us the Strictly gossip. Plus: navigating the mortgage market |
| Wednesday, 2 November 2022 | Steph's joined by Samuel Kasumu and novelist Philippa Gregory, who discusses her new book. Plus: the veterans fighting for justice after being banned from the armed forces for being gay |
| Tuesday, 1 November 2022 | Steph's joined by Kate Bottley, Alan Johnson and Bake Off's Candice Brown. Britain's Got Talent's first winner, Paul Potts, tells us about his comeback. Plus: the cost-of-living clinic |
| Monday, 31 October 2022 | Steph celebrates Halloween with Liz Pichon, who does some spooky crafting, and John Whaite, who makes trick-or-treat cakes. Plus: Paralympic swimmer Ellie Robinson chats about her new book. |
| Friday, 28 October 2022 | Steph's joined by TV presenter Amar Latif and comedian Mo Gilligan, who chats about his comedy special. Plus: Ateh Jewel explains why she's raising her daughters to be proud of their hair |
| Thursday, 27 October 2022 | Guest host Denise van Outen's joined by choir master Gareth Malone and Emmerdale's Jay Kontzle, who discusses his new campaign about kinship. Plus: keeping your pets calm on bonfire night |
| Wednesday, 26 October 2022 | Steph McGovern presents her live lunchtime show featuring celebrity guests, fantastic food and the best entertainment, lifestyle and consumer stories making the headlines. |
| Tuesday, 25 October 2022 | Steph's joined by Denise van Outen and Kerry Katona, who chats about her new book. Bobby Seagull shares his half-term homework tips. Plus: the cost-of-living clinic and advice for renters. |
| Monday, 24 October 2022 | Steph's joined by Kate Bottley, Sayeeda Warsi and Strictly singer Tommy Blaize, who chats about working on the iconic show. Plus: John Whaite makes toffee apple brioche and butter pudding |
| Friday, 21 October 2022 | Steph's joined by Alexandra Burke, who chats about her role in Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat. Magician Richard Jones casts a spell on the studio. Plus: food from Simon Rimmer. |
| Thursday, 20 October 2022 | Steph's joined by Dane Baptiste and Sayeeda Warsi. Ben Elton chats about the one-off return of Friday Night Live. Plus: the stars of All Creatures Great and Small discuss the third series. |
| Wednesday, 19 October 2022 | Steph's joined by Alan Johnson, John Whaite, Emmerdale's Isobel Steele, Dragons' Den's Deborah Meaden and Strictly stars Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe, who talk all things dancing! |
| Tuesday, 18 October 2022 | Steph's joined by Denise van Outen, Justine Greening, Rizzle Kicks star Jordan Stephens and former footballer Ashley Cain, who talks about life after loss. Plus: the cost-of-living clinic. |
| Monday, 17 October 2022 | Steph's joined by Kate Bottley, John Whaite and Sayeeda Warsi. Joe Swash chats about his new cookbook. Plus: we meet the woman trying to get others to speak more about domestic violence. |
| Friday, 14 October 2022 | Steph's joined by Marcus Brigstocke and Alan Johnson. Reverend Richard Coles and astronaut Tim Peake chat about their new books. Plus: Antonella Brollini's top five luxury make-up swaps. |
| Thursday, 13 October 2022 | Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen talks about his new book, singer-turned-farmer JB Gill reveals whether cows listen to JLS, and advice for talking to children about the birds and the bees. |
| Wednesday, 12 October 2022 | Steph's joined by Russell Kane, Alan Johnson, The Real Housewives of Cheshire stars Seema and Sandeep, and Calum Best, who discusses his new documentary. Plus: have we been sleeping wrong? |
| Tuesday, 11 October 2022 | Steph's joined by Denise van Outen and Alan Johnson. Author and activist Candice Brathwaite talks about her new book. Star Wars: Andor star Ben Bailey Smith chats about the latest spinoff |
| Monday, 10 October 2022 | Steph's joined by World's Strongest Man Eddie Hall and H from Steps, who talks about the pressures of parenting. Plus: the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on our mental health |
| Friday, 7 October 2022 | Steph's joined by Marcus Brigstocke, Jacqui Smith and award-winning author and creator of Gavin and Stacey, Ruth Jones. Plus: how to spot scammers preying on the cost of living crisis |
| Thursday, 6 October 2022 | Steph's joined by Dane Baptiste, Sayeeda Warsi and Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page. Leon Harrop and Pooky Quesnel chat about the new series of Ralph & Katie. Plus: food from John Whaite. |
| Wednesday, 5 October 2022 | Steph's joined by Russell Kane, Graham Liver and AJ and Curtis Pritchard, who tell us about their time on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. Plus: micro-sculptor Willard Wigan shows us his art. |
| Tuesday, 4 October 2022 | Steph's joined by Denise van Outen, Alan Johnson and music legend Gilbert O'Sullivan, who chats about his new album. Former Bake Off finalist Crystelle Pereira looks ahead to Mexican Week. |
| Monday, 3 October 2022 | Steph's joined by Kate Bottley, Sayeeda Warsi and John Whaite. Amanda Owen discusses farm life and her new book. Mark Addy chats about his new film, The Lost King. Plus: money-saving tips. |
| Friday, 30 September 2022 | Steph's joined by Russell Kane and Sayeeda Warsi. Yvette Fielding chats about her new book and Strictly stars Hamza and Jowita join from rehearsals as they prepare for this weekend's show. |
| Thursday, 29 September 2022 | Steph's joined by Russell Kane and Sayeeda Warsi. Yvette Fielding chats about her new book and Strictly stars Hamza and Jowita join from rehearsals as they prepare for this weekend's show. |
| Wednesday, 28 September 2022 | Steph's joined by Russell Kane, Ed Vaizey, Simon Rimmer, England football legend Sir Geoff Hurst and actor Joe Tracini, who tells us about living with borderline personality disorder. |
| Tuesday, 27 September 2022 | Steph's joined by Denise van Outen and Alan Johnson. Actor Ben Miller talks about the return of his series, Professor T. Plus: Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden chat about Boyzlife's new tour. |
| Monday, 26 September 2022 | Steph's joined by Marcus Brigstocke and Alan Johnson. Gabby Logan chats about celebrating Leeds' Year of Culture. Plus: Jenny Powell talks about how the TV industry has changed for women. |
| Friday, 23 September 2022 | Steph's joined by Marcus Brigstocke and Alan Johnson. Gabby Logan chats about celebrating Leeds' Year of Culture. Plus: Jenny Powell talks about how the TV industry has changed for women. |
| Thursday, 22 September 2022 | Steph's joined by Dane Baptiste, John Whaite, Luciana Berger and Married at First Sight UK's relationship expert Mel Schilling and groom Thomas. Plus: Tayo Oguntonade's advice for renters. |
| Wednesday, 21 September 2022 | Steph's joined by Russell Kane, Jacqui Smith and Rosie Jones, who tells us all about her 24-hour 'tell-a-thon'. Plus: advice on how to banish back pain and Sonali Shah's money-saving tips. |
| Tuesday, 20 September 2022 | Steph's joined by Denise van Outen, Sayeeda Warsi and The Yorkshire Vet's Peter Wright and Matt Smith. Plus: former Bake Off semi-finalist Jürgen Krauss looks ahead to tonight's episode. |
| Monday, 19 September 2022 | No show today |
| Friday, 16 September 2022 | Steph McGovern presents her live lunchtime show featuring celebrity guests, fantastic food and the best entertainment, lifestyle and consumer stories making the headlines. |
| Thursday, 15 September 2022 | Guests include Kate Bottley and Sayeeda Warsi. Martin Bayfield shares his royal encounters, and we join the Royal Armouries in Leeds for their gun salute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. |
| Wednesday, 14 September 2022 | Steph McGovern presents her live lunchtime show featuring celebrity guests, fantastic food and the best entertainment, lifestyle and consumer stories making the headlines. |
| Tuesday, 13 September 2022 | Steph's joined by Denise van Outen, Simon Rimmer and Alan Johnson. We meet representatives from some of the organisations the Queen was patron of. Plus: the cost of living clinic is back. |
| Monday, 12 September 2022 | We continue to pay our respects to the late Queen, whilst looking forward to what the reign of King Charles III brings. Plus: Russell Watson shares his memories of performing for the Queen. |
| Friday, 9 September 2022 | A special episode of Steph's Packed Lunch paying tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. |
| Thursday, 8 September 2022 | On today's show, Dame Shelia Hancock tells Steph why her family can never read her diaries and Katie Price tells us about her new Channel 4 documentary. |
| Wednesday, 7 September 2022 | On today's Packed Lunch, Steph is joined by TV's favourite judge, Rob Rinder to talk about his new series. Ian Hislop discusses his new play. |
| Tuesday, 6 September 2022 | Steph McGovern is joined by Denise van Outen, Alan Johnson and Freddy Forster. Billy Billingham and Rudy Reyes tell us about the new series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. |
| Monday, 5 September 2022 | Steph McGovern is joined by Reverend Kate Bottley, John Whaite and Sayeeda Warsi. They'll be reacting to the breaking news of the new prime minister. John makes a one-pan chicken ravioli. |
About Steph’s Packed Lunch
Steph McGovern presents her live lunchtime show featuring celebrity guests, fantastic food and the best entertainment, lifestyle and consumer stories making the headlines.
