Derry Girls' Saoirse-Monica Jackson has never been wowed by sushi! | Dish Podcast | Waitrose

Nick and Angela welcome an OG Derry girl to Dish HQ.
Saoirse-Monica Jackson grew up in Northern Ireland and studied acting at the Arden School of Theatre in Manchester. She is best known and loved for her portrayal of Erin Quinn in the Emmy award-winning series Derry Girls. Over three seasons the 90s-set comedy became the most popular show on Channel 4 and is now a hit with a global audience on Netflix. It wasn’t long before Hollywood came knocking and Saoirse won a role in the DC superhero movie The Flash. She is currently starring in period drama The Doll Factory on Paramount+ and later in the year will also appear in The Decameron, based on Giovanni Boccaccio’s 14th-century collection of comic short stories.
Nick kicks off proceedings with a bottle of the Waitrose loved & found Nerello Mascalese rosé while Angela puts the finishing touches to the best lasagne; a recipe by Martha Collison. As our trio tuck into their meal, they enjoy a delicious glass of the Waitrose loved & found Lacrima and discuss the pitfalls of planning a birthday party, Saoirse-Monica’s favourite snacks and Derry Girls the Movie.
This episode was recorded in December 2023.
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A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish
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[@NJ-pu4dt]

The kids in leather jackets comment literally has me crying with laughter 😂😂😂

[@chiararizzi3030]

It suonds like something that Philomena Cunk would say 😅

[@faaa999]

😂😂 same watched it so many times!

[@fleur250]

"Like a wEe trActOr."😂

[@nickreed5967]

She just a breath of fresh air, could listen to her all day. I've been up since 6 and this is my 3rd job today 😂😂so funny.

[@hooooliee90]

'Liverpool--it's a good blow dry.' Not gonna lie, I thought this was some kind of saucy UK slang. But it turns out sometimes a good blow dry is just that. 😅

[@Upndouin]

😂😂😂

[@warrenb243]

Festive gooch went unnoticed and underrated

[@frolickinglions]

Is that Irish slang for something?

[@leighirvine]

@@frolickinglionsit’s not Irish slang but it’s more commonly referred to as “Christmas gooch” and it means the week between Christmas and New Year

[@NJ-pu4dt]

She is *hilarious* 😂 So quick witted and a genius turn of phrase. Christmas gooch went unnoticed and was criminally underrated.

[@Toffeeabi81]

Absolutely I've never heard anyone say Liverpool is a blow-dry 😂😂😂😂 I love her story of how she learned the Derry accent. Madonna is a true entertainer she will be great headlining Glastonbury

[@somyotdisodomcia]

derry girls must be a fun set. they're all so hilarious

[@moorenicola6264]

I've listened to this episode a couple of times, I've watched the clips before this and here I am again watching the full episode. I love this podcast and as a fellow Irish woman, Saoirse is so funny!

[@LetsBeClear87]

I was just searching for this the other day based on the prereleased shorts 😅 this lady is hilarious

[@Ellieeee528]

I will be using the phrase 'festive Gooch' every year for the rest of my life 😂

[@PhilipJacksonesq]

She is genuinely HILARIOUS. Such an amazing energy.

[@AarontheArtist57]

My God, Saoirse's laugh is just delightful 😭😭

[@MISSYGful]

I've been waiting for this one! 😂

[@htmc2022]

Funniest line - Saoirse: “Like little kids in Leather Jackets!” meaning something is quite wrong - out of place! I agree! Brilliant actress! Brilliant as in fantastic, but also brilliant as in, I really like how her mind works - how quick she is and she just naturally thinks in metaphors! I think her mind works with visuals more than linearly with language. Yet, she is so obviously well-read! Derry accent so strong I had to put “CC” text on. Lasagne recipe sounds amazing! Hand dice the beef/pork for texture and make the sauce/meat ragout a day ahead to let flavours meld (plus I just can’t stand on my old pins, in a kitchen all day, making a lasagne!). Make a béchamel sauce (Okay, why not - but, I never put that in a lasagne!) And put any parmigiana cheese wheel rinds to simmer in the bechamel sauce and the ragout to add “Umami” - that “Je ne sais quoi” which transports it into the fifth dimension of flavour! Thank you Angela! I love how casual you are about the cooking - as if it’s just an aside to the real point of meeting up- the conversation! But no, the food is always central to the event - and I so do envy all your guests!

[@Christi567]

I could watch her chat away for hours. She’s lovely as are you guys

[@adamlawrence4690]

Smiling 25 minutes! Fantastic 🤗🇦🇺🫶

[@avrilperry8784]

This is one of the funniest conversion i have ever watched 😂😂😂

[@lbrtn.ytbe909]

SO happy this episode got uploaded!!!

[@cherrysmith3173]

As an American,I am learning so much from your show. I am constantly looking up the meaning of what y’all are saying. But I love it!! Cheers from the southern United States!!

[@yofaramuslihah7583]

Thank youu for uploading thiss! Been searching all over YT for this since you posted the short version.

[@GrainneMhaol]

The one we've been waiting for.

[@brianfeeney4067]

SHE IS BRILLIANT

[@idealbus3]

She is SO FUNNY! This was such a delight, thank you S:E for uploading!!!

[@TowlerAdventures]

Yes ❤ seen the clips and couldn’t wait for the whole thing

[@fishoodles]

Omg she is such a delight!! Loved this episode.

[@cmssn87]

Hahaha she’s so funny! Her accent is such a treat! 😂love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@user-oc2nq5cd2z]

She is so cute like a child!! Her accent is adorable!

[@user-ox5xw9wv5r]

What a lovely lady so funny 😊

[@brigidsmith980]

She is hilarious!! And lovely.

[@brendansharkey1232]

This was hysterical, my fav dish so far!

[@nessadavey9790]

Bless you all for this podcast AND upliading this video ❤❤❤❤

[@jackiecampbell7903]

I've watched this 4 times; it's hiliarious entertainment

[@stefnstef_]

Ahh been waiting for this whole interview to drop! Thank you love y’all

[@guinnevereschronicles2225]

I officially love her and her adorable accent and personality

[@abbietownshend]

Funniest episode by far 😂 She’s hilarious

[@unnati_Singh26]

Woohooo! was waiting for this one for so long!

[@asanglajamir4437]

Finally😭😭 Already liked it without finishing the video. Just love Saoirse. Thank you ❤️

[@carolburke9153]

Saoirse was outstanding in derry girls .❤

[@faaa999]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@MubinNoor]

Love her through and through! She's so funny and just such a genuinely beautiful person! So excited to see all her projects post-Derry Girls.

[@SabyMon]

My mom and her husband my dad.😂😂

[@seanmegan1278]

I am so in love with this podcast. I've been listening to nothing else for days ❤

[@Liv_ing_in_ruins]

I HAAAAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE

[@Cj89ClaireJ]

The beginning of January 😂 who put this put the end of April 😂😂😂

[@Sam_onseen]

Favourite episode!! ❤

[@zky7643]

Yay! The video's out 🤩 love her accent and personality. Been waiting for this one ever since I heard the podcast

[@shmooi796]

Loved Derry Girls, and she's just so hilarious!! Sending love from the US! ❤

[@jackiecampbell7903]

That was absolutely wonderful!!

[@g.p.199_]

She's amazing ❤ great episode!

[@mikem4314]

i just love her! great episode

[@vimtorules]

Brilliant show . She is hilarious and an absolute joy!

[@annalisamuller7433]

What an absolute treat she is! Brilliant interview👏🏻😂

[@elizaheathen]

this is what we want

[@gabrielabatres]

She's amazing and so funny! Great episode! 👏

[@reshansivasamy5000]

So happy the video version is out. Please keep posting the other guests. Such a good easy fun comforting podcast! Massive fan from Malaysia.

[@kanukulgood]

The conversation is soooo comforting ❤ especially Sorry About The Death 😂😂😂😂 wish the recipe had a veg version!!

[@adriannunezrosario424]

FINALLY YESSSS THANK U 🥹🙏🏼🙌🏼 FOR THIS, THIS WAS A NEED

[@wilhelmina8843]

These guys have the most fun time.

[@janissteadman285]

that was brilliant! cant beat the Derry craic

[@Readersgoingtoread]

Omg i loved this episode!

[@tracysavage5189]

Wonderful!

[@azuholmes]

I WAS WAITING FOR THISSSSSSSS

[@jessakabingue5601]

I’ve been waiting so long for this episode!!! 💗💗💗

[@Johnjoization]

SMJ is an absolute natural at everything - beauty, personality, humour, intelligence, etc. She would be brilliant as Debbie Harry - someone please make it happen.

[@parews]

Can't believe how funny she actually is😂😂😂

[@redroots3103]

I love this show

[@KryCaNe]

Swear to god, if Marian Keyes ever has her Walsh sisters’ books adapted to film/tv she has to be one of the sisters!

[@coco63626]

She is hilarious 🤣 so good!

[@shelliebob100]

Iv watched this so many times and I still laugh...she is just great

[@walterpaton8698]

When Michelle says to James he has an accent while talking to him in her accent all the while I'm watching from across the pond with my New England American accent. True stories.❤❤

[@clairemag1]

The festive Gooch 😂

[@luciagilgsthmrvls]

YEEEAAASSSS I was waiting for this one !!! 😭😭💘💘😁😆🙌🙌

[@kashlook]

First I heard the podcast and now I am watching the same episodes here😂

[@lisatoms4514]

Just Fab ❤

[@begumozturk3959]

Could you please also do the Miriam Margolyes’ one? 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@louisesalg7762]

you should get Claudia Jessie from Bridgerton on your podcast! She loves food!(especially Bibimbab) it would be perfect

[@Earthsuitlife]

Saorise, great guest! Funny as!

[@saadiquagasant9754]

😂😂😂love her humor..

[@tilda8990]

Yay we get to watch

[@Rebecca-qj4kv]

...my Mother and her husband....my Daddy..😂

[@Bdksidnd]

Fastest 27min 26 sec of my life

[@Cj89ClaireJ]

YES more Derry Girls!! 🙌 movie 🎬 lets go ❤ 😂 the film about Blondie too absolutely 💯 amazing great crack! Watching the cast of Derry Girls doing the Crystal maze was great TV 📺 👌

[@KryCaNe]

Derry Girls is phenomenal and Lisa McGee is fantastic!

[@MsAquaDaffodil]

I’ve watched this before 🤔 Has it been re uploaded?

[@Upndouin]

You probably saw the shorts from the episode?

[@TamPham-yr8fw]

Could you please add English subtitles to your videos? I would really appreciate it.🥺🙏

[@anai0]

FUCK YES!!!!

[@KryCaNe]

For the love of good food and good company please stop toying with us and upload the rest.

[@HerRedRoses]

❤

[@jd3166]

This accent is really wild.

[@Upndouin]

It really is. I absolutely love it!!! If I don’t pay attention then it sounds like a different language. Accents fascinate me

[@RenoDeez]

she looks like selena gomez's mom lol

[@nawal8821]

she’s such a cutie

[@joanie3452]

Her voice is irritating.

[@MolloyPolloy]

Way to add in to the conversation 😂

[@bhere1408]

@joanie3452 your comment is irritating!

[@Rosepetalscreations]

Your comment is irritating and rude . Move along before a house falls on you too!🧙🏻

[@amandathode4540]

It’s absolutely fantastic!

[@Rebel_AF]

What a lovely human! Had no idea who she was but she's just so witty and has such a solid cadence to her humor, I couldn't help but watch it twice! ❤❤❤🙏

[@FionaArat]

Loved that show ❤