Delia in conversation with Amol Rajan: a new chapter

A conversation with Delia

Today is a special day for Delia, with the release of her interview with broadcaster and journalist Amol Rajan, coinciding with the publication of her new book, Us: Nine Ingredients to Change Our World.

For generations, Delia has helped us feel more confident in our kitchens, teaching us that good food doesn't have to be complicated and that anyone can learn to cook. But her interests have always reached far beyond the kitchen, and in her new book she turns her attention to something she feels is just as important: how we live together, what it means to be human, and how we might create a better world. In her conversation with Amol, Delia discusses the ideas behind this new chapter in her life, drawing on the experience, curiosity and conviction that have shaped her over many decades.

In Us: Nine Ingredients to Change Our World, Delia brings the same practical approach that has always been at the heart of her cookery writing, to bigger questions. What does it mean to be human? Why do our political systems so often seem to fail us? And how can ordinary people come together to make a genuine difference?

While these subjects may seem a long way from the recipes that have made Delia a household name, there is a familiar thread running through everything she does: a belief that people can achieve wonderful things when they have the knowledge, confidence and encouragement to take the first step. Delia's interview with Amol offers a fascinating insight into the ideas behind her new book and the issues that matter so deeply to her. For those who have followed Delia's remarkable journey, it is a chance to discover another side of someone who has never been afraid to question convention or encourage us to see things differently.

We hope you'll enjoy watching Delia in conversation with Amol Rajan and discovering Us: Nine Ingredients to Change Our World. It's a thoughtful and inspiring new chapter in Delia's story, exploring how we can build a kinder, more connected society and the difference we can all make.

Discover Delia's new book, Us: Nine Ingredients to Change Our World, and watch her interview with Amol Rajan to hear her thoughts on society, politics, humanity and creating a better world.

Us: Nine Ingredients to Change Our World is published by Canongate. October 22nd 2026. £12.99 Hardback. Order here.

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