Today, September 22 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.
Steph’s Packed Lunch Today, September 22 2023
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| Friday, 22 September 2023 | Steph's joined by Kate Bottley and Alan Johnson. Brookside legend Jennifer Ellison chats about returning to the stage in Greatest Days. Plus: deals of the week and food from Jack Stein. |
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| Thursday, 21 September 2023 | Steph's joined by Ryan Thomas, Nazir Afzal and Julia Bradbury, who tells us how to walk ourselves happy. Plus: pensions and a look ahead to the must-have Christmas gifts... yes, already! |
| Wednesday, 20 September 2023 | Wedding bells chime as Steph chats to Charlene Douglas and some of Married at First Sight UK's brides and grooms. Plus: the latest consumer news and the financial cost of coercive control. |
| Tuesday, 19 September 2023 | Steph's joined by Denise Van Outen, Alan Johnson and Status Quo legend Francis Rossi, who tells us about his solo tour. Plus: how to make money from TikTok and food from Simon Rimmer. |
| Monday, 18 September 2023 | Steph's joined by Stuart Lawrence, who talks about living in the shadow of his brother's murder. Comedian London Hughes chats about her new book. Plus: the best budget beauty buys. |
| Friday, 15 September 2023 | Steph's joined by Ashley James and Jenny Eclair, who chats about her latest tour and turning 60. Plus: sex education, Matt White's best bargains and food from Theo Michaels and Ruby Bhogal. |
| Thursday, 14 September 2023 | Superstar baker Nadiya Hussain and pop sensations Jake Shears and Rebecca Taylor, whose stage name is Self Esteem, join Alex and Jermaine on the sofa. Plus Richard Osman takes us inside the retirement village that inspired his bestselling crime novels. |
| Wednesday, 13 September 2023 | Guest presenter Carol Vorderman's joined by Olympic legend Fatima Whitbread. Shaun Ryder chats about his new single. Plus: we meet the man who's running a toy shop to help poorly children. |
| Tuesday, 12 September 2023 | Steph's joined by Celebrity MasterChef finalists Amy Walsh and Luca Bish. Music icon Paul Young chats about his new tour. Plus: Michelle Donelan talks about the Online Safety Bill. |
| Monday, 11 September 2023 | Steph chats to Martin Kemp and Kate Bottley, and campaigner Jono Lancaster talks about Treacher Collins syndrome. Plus: advice on living with misophonia, and how to combat banking scams. |
| Friday, 8 September 2023 | Gaynor Faye tells Steph about her new drama, The Inheritance. Mr Carrington's Small Business Market returns with some early tips for Christmas. And there's food from Freddy Forster. |
| Thursday, 7 September 2023 | Michelle Visage chats about her podcast. There's advice on free school meals and decluttering your home. Plus: Sayeeda Warsi, Marcus Brigstocke, Dr Hussain and food from Simon Rimmer. |
| Wednesday, 6 September 2023 | Fred Sirieix chats about First Dates and finding the Ultimate Wedding Planner. The Cash Clinic examines 'shrinkflation'. Plus: end of summer gardening jobs and bargains of the week. |
| Tuesday, 5 September 2023 | Jamie-Lee O'Donnell chats about the new series of prison drama Screw. Simon Rimmer cooks spaghetti vongole. Plus: travel advice and chat with Yinka Bokinni and Nazir Afzal. |
| Monday, 4 September 2023 | Steph and the gang are back from their summer break. John Whaite chats about his new memoir and Gemma Atkinson tells us all about having her second baby and launching a new TV series. |
| Friday, 1 September 2023 | No show today |
| Thursday, 31 August 2023 | No show today |
| Wednesday, 30 August 2023 | No show today |
| Tuesday, 29 August 2023 | No show today |
| Monday, 28 August 2023 | No show today |
| Friday, 25 August 2023 | No show today |
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| Friday, 18 August 2023 | No show today |
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| Monday, 14 August 2023 | No show today |
| Friday, 11 August 2023 | No show today |
| Thursday, 10 August 2023 | No show today |
| Wednesday, 9 August 2023 | No show today |
| Tuesday, 8 August 2023 | No show today |
| Monday, 7 August 2023 | No show today |
| Friday, 4 August 2023 | No show today |
| Thursday, 3 August 2023 | No show today |
| Wednesday, 2 August 2023 | No show today |
| Tuesday, 1 August 2023 | No show today |
| Monday, 31 July 2023 | No show today |
| Friday, 28 July 2023 | No show today |
| Thursday, 27 July 2023 | No show today |
| Wednesday, 26 July 2023 | No show today |
| Tuesday, 25 July 2023 | No show today |
| Monday, 24 July 2023 | No show today |
| Friday, 21 July 2023 | No show today |
| Thursday, 20 July 2023 | No show today |
| Wednesday, 19 July 2023 | No show today |
| Tuesday, 18 July 2023 | No show today |
| Monday, 17 July 2023 | No show today |
| Friday, 14 July 2023 | No show today |
| Thursday, 13 July 2023 | No show today |
| Wednesday, 12 July 2023 | No show today |
| Tuesday, 11 July 2023 | No show today |
| Monday, 10 July 2023 | No show today |
| Friday, 7 July 2023 | Steps legend Claire Richards chats about her new album and gardener Tom Leonard shows us which plants can help boost our love lives. Plus: must-have bargains for summer parties. |
| Thursday, 6 July 2023 | Dev Griffin chats to Steph about his Who Do You Think You Are? journey, and we meet the original Calendar Girls 20 years on from the hit film. Plus: how to save on our supermarket shop. |
| Wednesday, 5 July 2023 | Steph's joined by interior designer Laura Jackson, who tells us about Britain's Best Beach Huts. Amy Price chats about raising her daughter. Plus: low-cost summer activities for families. |
| Tuesday, 4 July 2023 | Steph McGovern presents her live lunchtime show featuring celebrity guests, fantastic food and the best entertainment, lifestyle and consumer stories making the headlines. |
| Monday, 3 July 2023 | Steph's joined by Russell Kane, Sayeeda Warsi and Ted Lasso's Jeremy Swift. We're celebrating 75 years of the NHS. Plus: summer blockbusters and how to save money on bathroom necessities. |
| Friday, 30 June 2023 | Steph's joined by actor Joe Absolom, who tells us about his niece and nephew's rare genetic condition. Plus: we meet the pooch party planner and learn how to pick the perfect condoms. |
| Thursday, 29 June 2023 | Steph's joined by Mike Reid and Ravneet Gill. Derry Girls star Siobhán McSweeney chats about her new play. Plus: Sara Cox talks about working with Prince William to tackle homelessness. |
| Wednesday, 28 June 2023 | Steph's joined by Laura Norton and Mark Jordon, who tell us about their children losing their sight and hearing. Plus: the impact Lewis Capaldi's having on others with Tourette's syndrome. |
| Tuesday, 27 June 2023 | Steph's joined by The Chase's Mark Labbett, Gorka Márquez and Roxy Horner, who tells us about dealing with diabetes during pregnancy. Plus: mortgage advice in the cost-of-living clinic. |
| Monday, 26 June 2023 | In a special episode, Steph's joined by people whose lives have been affected by cancer including Kelsey Parker and Colin McFarlane. Plus: advice on support available for those with cancer. |
| Friday, 23 June 2023 | Steph's joined by master illusionist Derren Brown, who chats about his new show. Matt White has bargains to keep the kids entertained and Diane Stanton is reading tarot cards... for dogs. |
| Thursday, 22 June 2023 | Steph's joined by Clive Myrie, who chats about his new TV series. Scarlette Douglas has the best summer camping gear. Plus: the impact of the cost-of-living crisis during school holidays. |
| Wednesday, 21 June 2023 | Steph meets the real-life wombles and Mission Impossible's new villain, actor Pom Klementieff. Plus: Jordan Cox's hump day deals and a warning for dog owners as attacks are on the rise. |
| Tuesday, 20 June 2023 | Steph's joined by S Club star Bradley McIntosh, who looks back at 25 years of pop. Antiques Roadshow's Theo Burrell tells us about her brain tumour diagnosis. Plus: summer holiday savings. |
| Monday, 19 June 2023 | Steph's joined by podcasters Lotte Jeffs and Stu Oakley, who chat about LGBTQ+ parenting. Plus: the man turning potholes into art and how to claim the costs of pothole damage to your car. |
| Friday, 16 June 2023 | Steph's joined by three-time Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock and Rak-Su star Myles Stephenson, who tells us about his son's diagnosis of cerebral palsy. Plus: Father's Day gifts. |
| Thursday, 15 June 2023 | Steph's joined by Yinka Bokinni and Aisling Bea, who chats about starring in the new Take That movie, Greatest Days. Plus: advice for tackling hay fever and how to keep cool in the heat. |
| Wednesday, 14 June 2023 | Steph's joined by Sheila Hancock, who reveals how Packed Lunch played a huge part in inspiring her new book. We meet the man who spent £85k getting his legs lengthened. Plus: a BBQ feast. |
| Tuesday, 13 June 2023 | Guest hosts Denise Van Outen and Johnny Vaughan are joined by Mo Gilligan, who chats about The Lateish Show. Plus: 90s nostalgia, the best festival gadgets and food from Freddy Forster. |
| Monday, 12 June 2023 | Steph's joined by Sarah Beeny, who talks about how her cancer diagnosis affected her family. Dr Zoe Williams has tips on reducing worries as teenagers grow up. Plus: beat the holiday scams. |
| Friday, 9 June 2023 | Steph chats to The Last Leg star Alex Brooker ahead of this weekend's Soccer Aid. MAFS UK's Charlene Douglas shares tips on how to reboot our sex lives. Plus: are gel nails dangerous? |
| Thursday, 8 June 2023 | Steph's joined by Brian Conley, who chats about the upcoming drama in EastEnders. Plus: we meet the mums taking to the street to stop crime and tips on how to save on our supermarket shop. |
| Wednesday, 7 June 2023 | Steph's joined by Ten Pound Poms stars Warren Brown and Faye Marsay. Paul C Brunson has tips on how to find love with the click of a finger. Plus: we tackle the taboo of male incontinence. |
| Tuesday, 6 June 2023 | Steph's joined by TV-am's Mad Lizzie, the original TV fitness queen. Plus: how to keep your dog cool this summer, ways to save the planet, and advice on the latest health headlines. |
| Monday, 5 June 2023 | Steph's joined by Sir Michael Morpurgo, who chats about his new book. Plus: the woman empowering others with self-defence and how to beat the increasing cost of car insurance. |
| Friday, 2 June 2023 | Steph's joined by Sam Clemmett, who chats about the hit Netflix series, Queen Charlotte. Plus: mortgage advice with The Apprentice's Kathryn Louise Burn and Matt White's summer bargains. |
| Thursday, 1 June 2023 | Steph's joined by former TOWIE star Georgia Kousoulou, who tells us about having a miscarriage. Plus: the woman who can't feel pain and how the cost-of-living crisis is impacting parents. |
| Wednesday, 31 May 2023 | It's Steph's birthday and Bake Off's Lizzie Acker decides which supermarket cake is best. Plus: Jordon Cox's guide to birthday freebies and the Team GB star who saved her husband's life. |
| Tuesday, 30 May 2023 | Steph's joined by Big Narstie and Spencer Matthews, who chats about his work with the police to launch the UK's first stolen watch database. Plus: Doctor Hussain's top health stories. |
| Monday, 29 May 2023 | Steph McGovern presents her live lunchtime show featuring celebrity guests, fantastic food and the best entertainment, lifestyle and consumer stories making the headlines. |
| Friday, 26 May 2023 | Steph's joined by Louise Minchin, who talks about risking her life to meet the world's most fearless women. Plus: bank holiday bargains, and food from Ruby Bhogal and Lesley Walters. |
| Thursday, 25 May 2023 | Anna Maxwell Martin sits in for Steph and chats to Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn about their latest Scummy Mummies tour. Plus: some new Gladiators, parenting hacks, and Anna's fear of fruit! |
| Wednesday, 24 May 2023 | Steph's joined by children's author Dame Jacqueline Wilson who chats about rewriting an Enid Blyton classic. Plus: the latest money-saving tips and advice on dealing with the loss of a pet. |
| Tuesday, 23 May 2023 | Steph's joined by Ashley James, who talks about her experience of being reported to social services. Plus: embracing wildflowers in our gardens and decoding what cats are trying to tell us. |
| Monday, 22 May 2023 | Steph's joined by wildlife presenter Megan McCubbin, who chats about her new book. Plus: why more people should consider becoming foster parents and savvy summer holiday spending. |
| Friday, 19 May 2023 | Steph's joined by Anton Du Beke, who chats about his new solo tour. We talk about how to tackle fatigue and prevent being burnt out. Plus: how to be kinder to the planet in our sex lives. |
| Thursday, 18 May 2023 | Steph's joined by former Made in Chelsea star Josh Patterson, who tells us about running 76 marathons. Plus: how Ellie Goldstein is helping to create the first Barbie with Down's syndrome. |
| Wednesday, 17 May 2023 | Steph's joined by model Rosie Viva, who tells us about living with bipolar disorder. Author Lorraine Candy chats about hitting midlife. Plus: the best wedding outfits on the high street. |
| Tuesday, 16 May 2023 | Steph's joined by Gemma Collins, who talks about her experience of incontinence, and Lindsey Burrow, who chats about running for her husband Rob and what's next for their family. |
| Monday, 15 May 2023 | Steph's joined by Kate Bottley, Sayeeda Warsi and comedian Al Murray, who chats about 30 years of The Pub Landlord. Plus: we meet the business owners helping people with dementia |
| Friday, 12 May 2023 | Steph's joined by Tommy Cannon, who tells us about his first solo tour after 55 years in showbiz. EastEnders star Charlie Brooks chats about her new play. Plus: a look ahead to Eurovision. |
| Thursday, 11 May 2023 | Steph's joined by Jean-Christophe Novelli, who honours Eurovision in the kitchen. Adele James and John Partridge chat about the docudrama, Queen Cleopatra. Plus: summer holiday bargains. |
| Wednesday, 10 May 2023 | Steph's joined by Stephen Mangan and his sister Anita, who chat about their book. Prof Tim Spector examines the latest results from the Big Poo Review. Plus: money-saving tips and coupons. |
| Tuesday, 9 May 2023 | Steph's joined by Russell Tovey and Robert Diament, who chat all things art. Angela Rippon has advice on dealing with cold calls. Plus: Chloé Fuller's guide to not overfeeding our dogs. |
| Monday, 8 May 2023 | Steph's joined by the composer of the King's coronation music, Debbie Wiseman, and former Newsnight producer Sam McAlister, who chats about that bombshell interview with Prince Andrew. |
| Friday, 5 May 2023 | Steph McGovern presents her live lunchtime show featuring celebrity guests, fantastic food and the best entertainment, lifestyle and consumer stories making the headlines. |
| Thursday, 4 May 2023 | Steph's joined by actor and comedian Josie Lawrence and DJ Fat Tony, who chats about his journey from addiction to being DJ to the stars. Plus: do we have benefits going unclaimed? |
| Wednesday, 3 May 2023 | Steph's joined by author and comedian Charlie Higson and Matt Baker, who chats about his latest adventures. Plus: the supermodel twins struggling to find love and the cash clinic. |
| Tuesday, 2 May 2023 | Steph's joined by actor Katie McGlynn, who chats about her latest theatre role. Plus: the illnesses of yesteryear making a comeback, and the best garden plants for hay fever sufferers. |
| Monday, 1 May 2023 | Steph chats to rock and roll royalty Shakin' Stevens, and Luke Kempner has advice for swerving the pomp and ceremony of the coronation. Plus: the rental crisis, and food from John Whaite. |
| Friday, 28 April 2023 | Live: Steph's Packed Lunch. Steph chats with comedian Fats Timbo, who once struggled with being 'different' but is now a model in Vogue. We also meet the women bringing Punk back, and Freddy Forster brings the food. |
| Thursday, 27 April 2023 | Steph talks to JLS star JB Gill about his new children's book, and meets the military's mental resilience coach, James Elliot. Plus: tips for saving money on your mobile phone bill. |
| Wednesday, 26 April 2023 | Steph chats with dancers Graziano Di Prima and Giada Lini about their new musical, and we meet the performers from the UK's first professional all-wheelchair dance company. |
| Tuesday, 25 April 2023 | Emmerdale star Charlotte Bellamy chats to Steph about 20 years on the soap, and presenting legend Johnny Vaughan tells all about his new podcast. Plus: why walking can keep you fit. |
| Monday, 24 April 2023 | Steph's guests are the stars of The Yorkshire Vet, Matt Jackson-Smith and Shona Searson. We also meet a woman who's allergic to her own tears, and there's food from John Whaite. |
| Friday, 21 April 2023 | Steph's joined by Strictly's Kai and Nadiya, who discuss their first headline tour together as a couple, and Laura Bates, the woman fighting to end sexism. Plus: Mr Carrington's bargains. |
| Thursday, 20 April 2023 | Steph's joined by TikTok star Shabaz Says who's been dubbed 'The Robin Hood of TikTok'. Plus: tips on how to be supermarket savvy and the risks of getting cosmetic surgery abroad |
| Wednesday, 19 April 2023 | Steph's joined by Prof Tim Spector, who reveals the nation's bowel habits, and Dan Walker, who chats about his new TV series. Plus: explorer Simon Reeve tells us about his new tour. |
| Tuesday, 18 April 2023 | Steph's joined by criminologist and author Prof David Wilson, who chats about his new tour. Plus: the woman whose tongue is made out of her leg and Angela Rippon's tips for travelling solo. |
| Monday, 17 April 2023 | Steph's joined by bestselling author Cecelia Ahern and Max George, who tells us about taking part in the new reality show, Scared of the Dark. Plus: the latest consumer news and advice. |
| Friday, 14 April 2023 | No show today |
| Thursday, 13 April 2023 | No show today |
| Wednesday, 12 April 2023 | No show today |
| Tuesday, 11 April 2023 | No show today |
| Monday, 10 April 2023 | No show today |
| Friday, 7 April 2023 | No show today |
| Thursday, 6 April 2023 | No show today |
| Wednesday, 5 April 2023 | No show today |
| Tuesday, 4 April 2023 | No show today |
| Monday, 3 April 2023 | No show today |
| Friday, 31 March 2023 | Steph's joined by Kimberley Walsh, who chats about 20 years of Girls Aloud. Ore Oduba tells us about The Rocky Horror Show. Plus: the latest player to be eliminated from Rise and Fall. |
| Thursday, 30 March 2023 | Steph's joined by Greg James, who chats about Rise and Fall, and Neighbours star Alan Fletcher, who fills us in on the return of the Aussie soap less than a year after it was cancelled. |
| Wednesday, 29 March 2023 | Steph's joined by JLS star Aston Merrygold, who chats about his solo tour. We learn how to look after our eye health. Plus: top tips for Easter holiday family fun and the Cash Clinic. |
| Tuesday, 28 March 2023 | Steph's guests are Katya Jones, Aimee Fuller and Bobby Seagull, who chat about taking part in Celebrity Hunted. Plus: Arabella Weir tells us about the new series of Two Doors Down. |
| Monday, 27 March 2023 | Steph's joined by Atomic Kitten star Natasha Hamilton, who chats about The Real Housewives of Cheshire. Plus: we meet the woman whose life was saved by a Packed Lunch viewer. |
| Friday, 24 March 2023 | Steph talks to CBeebies star George Webster about his new book. Plus: bargains with the Coupon Kid, chat with Marcus Brigstocke and Caroline Flint, and food from Rosemary Shrager. |
| Thursday, 23 March 2023 | Steph's guests are The Repair Shop's 'Teddy Bear Ladies' and Jake Quickenden, who talks about his haunted house. Plus: Big Has, Yinka Bokinni and Sayeeda Warsi, and food from Simon Rimmer. |
| Wednesday, 22 March 2023 | Steph's guests today are Janet Ellis and comedian Rachel Parris. Plus: the Cash Clinic with Sonali Shah, chat with Russell Kane and Jacqui Smith, and food from Freddy Forster. |
| Tuesday, 21 March 2023 | Steph talks to dance group DanceSyndrome and Janette Miller lays out the ideal menopause-beating wardrobe. Plus: chat with Denise Van Outen and Alan Johnson, and food from Sabrina Ghayor. |
| Monday, 20 March 2023 | Dave Gorman talks about his new tour and Steph rallies football fans for The Big Poo Review. Plus: consumer news, chat with Kate Bottley and Sayeeda Warsi, and food from Theo Michaels. |
| Friday, 17 March 2023 | Steph's packed St Patrick's Day features Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger and crime writer Ann Cleeves. Plus: chat with Anneka Rice, Denise Van Outen, Alan Johnson and Ruby Bhogal. |
| Thursday, 16 March 2023 | Steph's joined by Emmerdale star Roxy Shahidi. Taiya Samuel and Cathy Tyson chat about the TV series JoJo & Gran Gran. Plus: Linda Barker's guide to DIY Mother's Day gifts and cards. |
| Wednesday, 15 March 2023 | Steph's joined by Nile Wilson, who chats about winning Dancing on Ice. Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell talks about her new book. Plus: the Spring Budget and food from Freddy Forster. |
| Tuesday, 14 March 2023 | Steph's joined by Mel Schilling, who chats all things MAFS Australia. Eco expert James Stewart reveals how to save money by recycling more. Plus: tips for baking if you're neurodivergent |
| Monday, 13 March 2023 | Steph's joined by Bettany Hughes, who tells us about the new series of Treasures of the World. Alana and Lisa Macfarlane chat about the Big Poo Review. Plus: the best of the Oscars action. |
| Friday, 10 March 2023 | Steph's joined by Chris Kamara, who chats about receiving his MBE. Angela Rippon tells us about keeping fit in later life. Plus: Mr Carrington's bargains and food from Mike Reid. |
| Thursday, 9 March 2023 | Steph meets Nathan Anthony, who turned his lockdown hobby into two successful books. Clare Balding and Chloé Fuller chat about Crufts. Plus: can our relationship status save us money? |
| Wednesday, 8 March 2023 | Steph's joined by Christine McGuinness, who chats about her new children's book, and we celebrate the businesses founded by women who are giving back to women. Plus: the cash clinic. |
| Tuesday, 7 March 2023 | Guest host Nick Grimshaw's joined by Denise Van Outen, Alan Johnson and comedian Katherine Ryan. Plus: high-street styles for men, why we get bad backs and food from Freddy Forster. |
| Monday, 6 March 2023 | Steph gets us talking about our gut health in partnership with the ZOE Health Study for the launch of the Big Poo Review - the UK's largest nationwide survey on gut health and bowel habits. |
| Friday, 3 March 2023 | Steph's joined by Dane Baptiste, Jacqui Smith and Professor Richard Wiseman, who tells us the secrets of the mind. Plus: Nelly Brollini's bargains of the week and food from Ruby Bhogal. |
| Thursday, 2 March 2023 | Steph's joined by Jordan Stephens and reality TV star Charlotte Crosby, who chats about her new book and being a first-time mum. Plus: cost-of-living clinic and food from Rosemary Shrager. |
| Wednesday, 1 March 2023 | Steph's joined by Russell Kane, Caroline Flint and Clarkson's Farm star Emma Ledbury. Dr Hussain tells us what endless scrolling does to our mental health. Plus: food from Sabrina Ghayour. |
| Tuesday, 28 February 2023 | Steph's joined by Giovanna Fletcher, who chats about her new play, and we meet the woman who's fighting to change UK gun laws. Plus: Gennaro Contaldo gives us a taste of an Italian classic |
| Monday, 27 February 2023 | Steph's joined by singer Lemar, who chats about his new single and reflects on 20 years in showbiz. Plus: best books for World Book Day, consumer problems solved and food from John Whaite. |
| Friday, 24 February 2023 | Steph's joined by Caroline Flint, Mike Reid and Eurovision legends The Fizz, formerly Bucks Fizz, who chat about celebrating over 40 years of 'Making Your Mind Up'. Plus: dog-walking rules. |
| Thursday, 23 February 2023 | Steph's joined by Russell Watson, Sayeeda Warsi and former Made in Chelsea star Binky Felstead, who talks about being a mum. Plus: health tips from Dr Sophie and the cost-of-living clinic. |
| Wednesday, 22 February 2023 | Steph's joined by Ashley Cain and former partner Safiyya Vorajee, who tell us about their campaign, 'Wear Orange for Azaylia'. Plus: Kate Bottley, Nazir Afzal and food from Freddy Forster. |
| Tuesday, 21 February 2023 | Steph's joined by Denise Van Outen, Justine Greening, Ukrainian chef Ievgen Klopotenko and Fred Sirieix, who celebrates 10 years of First Dates and gives us a lesson in five-star service |
| Monday, 20 February 2023 | Steph's joined by Russell Kane, Sayeeda Warsi and Sophie Morgan, who chats about the series Living Wild: How to Change Your Life. Plus: advice on dealing with perimenopausal symptoms |
| Friday, 17 February 2023 | Steph's joined by Tom Allen and Rula Lenska, who reflects on 60 years in showbiz. Plus: Asim Chaudhry and Jemima Khan tell us about their new romcom, What's Love Got to Do with It? |
| Thursday, 16 February 2023 | Steph's joined by Candice Brathwaite, comedian Chris McCausland, who chats about his tour, and Lord Sugar's advisor on The Apprentice, Tim Campbell. Plus: medical benefits of eating well. |
| Wednesday, 15 February 2023 | Steph's joined by former Big Brother star Chanelle Hayes and teen chef Omari McQueen, who chats about his new TV series. Plus: the 83-year-old knitter to the Hollywood stars. |
| Tuesday, 14 February 2023 | Love is in the air as Steph and Denise Van Outen celebrate Valentine's Day. We meet Britain's oldest belly dancer. Plus: last-minute romantic bargains and Valentine's vol-au-vents. |
| Monday, 13 February 2023 | Steph's joined by Kate Bottley and Sayeeda Warsi, and meets the world champion human statue. Plus: the best anti-Valentine's Day films, first aid for kids and the latest consumer news. |
| Friday, 10 February 2023 | Steph meets one of the stars of the new Magic Mike film and Tez Ilyas chats about Live at the Apollo. Plus: Ben Shires' best half term activities and Ruby Bhogal's rhubarb and custard bars. |
| Thursday, 9 February 2023 | Steph McGovern presents her live lunchtime show featuring celebrity guests, fantastic food and the best entertainment, lifestyle and consumer stories making the headlines |
| Wednesday, 8 February 2023 | Steph's joined by Jason Watkins, who chats about his latest drama, The Catch. Plus: food critic Danny Malin's romantic meals for Valentine's Day and the woman who was hit by two trains |
| Tuesday, 7 February 2023 | Steph's joined by Denise Van Outen, Jacqui Smith and Chloe Madeley, James Haskell and their baby Bodhi. Plus: affordable fashion for date nights and advice for struggling small businesses. |
| Monday, 6 February 2023 | Steph's joined by Nina Wadia, who talks about anxiety-induced insomnia. We discuss the stigma around being a straight man with HIV. Plus: Lisa Webb helps us solve our consumer dilemmas |
| 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.
