Where's Home Really - Jimi Famurewa's Podcast
Journalist, restaurant critic, and Masterchef judge Jimi Famurewa talks to some of the world’s most loved public figures from different backgrounds, who each have their own unique experiences and emotional responses to the question of Where’s Home Really? Jimi asks each guest to reveal a person, a phrase, a place and a plate that best represent what home means to them – with fun, fascinating, and moving results to help us better understand ourselves, our neighbours, and the modern world.
Reviews:
S2 Ep10: Where's Home Really... for Adjoa Andoh?
“I think it’s fair to say Bridgerton has had a seismic effect on storytelling.” Hollywood actor and star of hit Netflix series 'Bridgerton', Adjoa Andoh, joins Jimi in this fascinating, funny, and thoughtful episode that brings to close Series 2 of Where’s Home Really? Adjoa, whose roles incl...
S2 Ep9: Where's Home Really... for Eddie Kadi?
"Doing Strictly this year, I was able to live a dream… but at the same time showcase who I am, my culture, tell my story." In this penultimate episode of the series, Jimi catches up with comedian and presenter Eddie Kadi, fresh slipping off his dancing shoes having competed in 2023’s Strictly ...
S2 Ep8: Where's Home Really... for Monica Galetti?
“To be pulled in so many different directions, for the first time I felt I couldn’t manage it all - so I had to let Masterchef go for a year.” Chef and TV presenter Monica Galetti joins Jimi to talk about her fascinating life growing up in American Samoa and New Zealand - and then moving acros...
S2 Ep7: Where's Home Really... for Nish Kumar?
'I’m still trying to wrap my head around the fact that I will not vote for the first British Asian Prime Minister…’ Comedian and presenter Nish Kumar takes Jimi on a hilarious and thought-provoking journey through his life and career. Nish touches on what links him with Stormzy, and Kate Moss; h...
S2 Ep6: Where's Home Really... for Corinne Bailey Rae?
"In my 20s I would have felt 'Oh these are the things that don’t make me Caribbean enough, or black enough’… Now I think 'These are the things that make me myself.’ Multi Grammy Award-winning British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey joins Jimi to discuss growing up in Leeds with little money, ...
S2 Ep5: Where's Home Really... for Amir Khan?
“I walked out the bank and there were about 1,000 people outside! I was so shocked by the love they were showing me.” An Olympic silver medallist at just 17, the youngest ever British professional world boxing champion, and winning the WBA light-welterweight title at 22 - Amir Khan is a man used t...
S2 Ep4: Where's Home Really... for Nadiya Hussain?
"My mum always says to me, ‘Where are you going to get back to the kids?’ And my grandma will whisper, ‘Don’t listen to any of them, just keep doing it.’” Winner of the 2015 Bake Off, chef, presenter, and author of 8 cookery books including her latest title to accompany BBC TV show, Nadiya’s Si...
S2 Ep3: Where's Home Really... for Ben Bailey Smith AKA Doc Brown?
“I just got offered I’m A Celebrity for the third time… I’ve said no to all of them… I’m not tempted at all!’ Jimi’s back with another fantastic conversation, this time with rapper, actor, comedian, and screenwriter - or should we just say polymath - Ben Bailey-Smith AKA Doc Brown! Ben talks ...
S2 Ep2: Where's Home Really... for Kamille?
“I was crying at the side of the stage at the O2, watching her. I wanted to be her, I want people to know my name.’ Having written for stars such as Dua Lipa, Little Mix, Kylie, Clean Bandit, and many more, Kamille truly is a one-woman hitmaking machine. With the songs that she’s worked on having...
S2 Ep1: Where's Home Really... for Andi Oliver?
“We have this modern thing about cultural appropriation. People gave Adele a hard time for wearing her hair in knots for Carnival. Leave her alone! The girl grew up in Tottenham!” Jimi starts a new season of his award-winning podcast talking to chef, author and broadcaster, Andi Oliver. The ...