EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 57 MIN
What Matters with Prue Leith: Being Old, Staying Curious & Loving Life
“You’ll only be happy if you’re curious.” — Prue LeithAfter nine seasons of The Great British Baking Show (known as The Great British Bake Off in the UK), Prue Leith is stepping away from the beloved series. On this episode of What Matters with Liz, she reveals her first impression of Paul Hollywood, her favorite moments on set, and the real reason she’s leaving a TV show watched by millions.“I’m running out of time. I haven’t very many years left—certainly not decades. So things I’ve always thought, ‘I’ll do that one day,’ I better damn well do them now,” she says.At 86, Prue isn’t slowing down—she’s changing direction. The celebrated chef, writer, and restaurateur wants more: more travel, more time with family, and more freedom to create the projects she’s most passionate about.In her book Being Old and Learning to Love It, Prue explores the realities and taboos of aging, along with its unexpected joys. She opens up about grief, falling in love again, and what it means to live boldly at every stage of life.In this episode, Prue shares:Behind-the-scenes stories from The Great British Baking ShowThe real reason she’s leaving the showHer advice to Nigella LawsonA tour of her Cotswolds kitchenHer biggest career failure—and the lesson it taught herHer secret to living with energy and enthusiasm at any ageHow she grieved the loss of her first husband and found love againThe question you should never ask a widowWhat it’s like to fall in love in your 70sHer advice for living boldly and joyfullyHer one regretWhy she believes the greatest sin is boredomThe places she still wants to visitWhy she loves colorHow women can embrace fashion in their later yearsWhich of her books is her favorite—and which one could become a movieWhat she’s most excited about in her next chapterWith refreshing honesty, Prue reminds us that the secret to a beautiful life isn’t complicated:“Eat well, sleep well, and love well.”And those are things we can all strive for.Thanks for subscribing to What Matters with Liz. Let us know what you thought of this episode in the comments! For recipes, books, and more from Prue, visit: https://prue-leith.com/Follow Prue on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/prueleith/Follow Woman’s World at: https://www.instagram.com/womansworldmagSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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“You’ll only be happy if you’re curious.” — Prue Leith After nine seasons of The Great British Baking Show (known as The Great British Bake Off in the UK), Prue Leith is stepping away from the beloved series. On this episode of What Matters with Liz, she reveals her first impression of Paul Hollywood, her favorite moments on set, and the real reason she’s leaving a TV show watched by millions. “I’m running out of time. I haven’t very many years left—certainly not decades. So things I’ve always thought, ‘I’ll do that one day,’ I better damn well do them now,” she says. At 86, Prue isn’t slowing down—she’s changing direction. The celebrated chef, writer, and restaurateur wants more: more travel, more time with family, and more freedom to create the projects she’s most passionate about. In her book Being Old and Learning to Love It, Prue explores the realities and taboos of aging, along with its unexpected joys. She opens up about grief, falling in love again, and what it means to live boldly at every stage of life. In this episode, Prue shares:Behind-the-scenes stories from The Great British Baking ShowThe real reason she’s leaving the showHer advice to Nigella LawsonA tour of her Cotswolds kitchenHer biggest career failure—and the lesson it taught herHer secret to living with energy and enthusiasm at any ageHow she grieved the loss of her first husband and found love againThe question you should never ask a widowWhat it’s like to fall in love in your 70sHer advice for living boldly and joyfullyHer one regretWhy she believes the greatest sin is boredomThe places she still wants to visitWhy she loves colorHow women can embrace fashion in their later yearsWhich of her books is her favorite—and which one could become a movieWhat she’s most excited about in her next chapter With refreshing honesty, Prue reminds us that the secret to a beautiful life isn’t complicated: “Eat well, sleep well, and love well.” And those are things we can all strive for. Thanks for subscribing to What Matters with Liz. Let us know what you thought of this episode in the comments! For recipes, books, and more from Prue, visit: https://prue-leith.com/ Follow Prue on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/prueleith/ Follow Woman’s World at: https://www.instagram.com/womansworldmag See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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