Be My Guest (talk show)

Be My Guest
Genre Talk show
Starring Hong Kong celebrities,
politicians,
business entrepreneurs,
athletes
Country of origin Hong Kong
Original language(s) Cantonese
Production
Running time approx. 45 minutes
Release
Original network Television Broadcasts Limited
Original release June 3, 2006
External links
Website

Be My Guest (Chinese: 志雲飯局) is an ongoing television programme produced by Television Broadcasts Limited in Hong Kong. It is originally broadcast on TVB Lifestyle Channel of TVB Pay Vision in 2006. It is also aired on certain Cathay Pacific flights. TVB released the VCD, DVD, and books. Stephen Chan Chi Wan, General Manager of TVB, is the host of this show and he interviews notable performing celebrities, politicians, business people in Hong Kong. There are also stage and ball shows of the programme but they are not released.

Format

The Chinese name of the show means that the host and the guest chat, while eating at a restaurant. The venue of the interview is different every time based on the choice of the interviewer. The food are usually featured as a quick interruption between the conversations. Many of the episodes feature fusion cuisine.

List of episodes

Year 2006

EpisodeFirst broadcast dateGuestOccupationRestaurantLocation Note
1 June 3, 2006 Connie Chan
(陳寶珠)
1960's Cantonese opera singer, TV and film actorCuisine CuisineIFC
2 June 10, 2006 Dodo Cheng
(鄭裕玲)
TV and film actressAmberMandarin Oriental Hotel
3 June 17, 2006 Kelly Chen
(陳慧琳)
Cantopop singer Angelini's Kowloon Shangri-La The first guest to cry on camera
4 June 24, 2006 Andy Lau
(劉德華)
Cantopop singer, actorSouth Beauty Lee Theatre Plaza An awesome episode on one HK's most recognizable idols. His movie career and his personal views on friendships.
5 July 1, 2006 Joey Yung
(容祖兒)
Cantopop singerNada Man Kowloon Shangri-La
6
7
July 8, 2006
July 15, 2006
Eric Tsang
(曾志偉)
TV and film actorLumiere IFC [1]
8
9
July 22, 2006
July 29, 2006
Hacken Lee
(李克勤)
TV host, singerThe Steak House Wine Bar & Grill InterContinental Hotel [1]
10 August 5, 2006 Lydia Shum
(沈殿霞)
TV and film actressShanghai Night Marco Polo Hotel
11 August 12, 2006 Jan Lamb
(林海峰) &
Eric Kot
(葛民輝)
DJs, singer, actor Water Margin Times Square First (and as of 2008, only) episode featuring two guests. Discussed their rise to fame, their break up reasons, and various other stars that crossed their paths. The episode was full of funny moments, including Jan's meeting of his wife. A must see.
12 August 19, 2006 Leo Ku
(古巨基)
Cantopop singer, actorSabatini's Royal Garden Hotel
13 August 26, 2006 Tina Leung
(狄娜)
Leftist film and television actress, businesswomanChow Chong Shanghaiese Kitchen Cyberport
14 September 2, 2006 Eason Chan
(陳奕迅)
Cantopop singerLa Dynastie Cyberport
15 September 9, 2006 Liza Wang
(汪明荃)
TV actressHunan Garden Exchange Square
16 September 16, 2006 Miriam Yeung
(楊千嬅)
Cantopop singer, actress Scala New World Renaissance Harbour View Hotel
17 September 23, 2006 Donald Tsang
(曾蔭權)
Colonial government official, 2nd Chief Executive of Hong Kong Petrus Island Shangri-La First episode featuring a prominent government official
18 September 30, 2006 Michael Hui
(許冠文)
Film actorMing Court Langham Place Hotel
19 October 7, 2006 Adam Cheng
(鄭少秋)
TV and film actor, singerPrince's Restaurant One Peking
20 October 14, 2006 Ekin Cheng
(鄭伊健)
Cantopop singer, actorGinza Japanese Restaurant New World Centre
21 October 21, 2006 Anthony Wong Chau Sang
(黃秋生)
Actor, film director Kung Tak Lam One Peking Anthony had a harsh life growing up, wasn't able to finish school and got a break in movies. His marriage has been shakey at times.
22 October 28, 2006 Kenny Bee
(鍾鎮濤)
Cantopop and English pop singer, actor Thai MaryCity Golf Club
23 November 4, 2006 Jenny Tseng
(甄妮)
Singer, actressNicholini's Conrad Hong Kong
24 November 12, 2006 Jimmy Lai
(黎智英)
Businessman, owner of Next Media Nam Fong Le Méridien Cyberport Episode ran for 1.5 hours, instead of the normal 1 hour
25 November 19, 2006 Natalis Chan
(陳百祥)
Actor, singer Farm House No. 8 Sunning Road, Causeway Bay
26 November 26, 2006 Michelle Reis
(李嘉欣)
ActressPearl on the Peak Peak Tower
27 December 2, 2006 Charmaine Sheh
(佘詩曼)
Cantopop singer, television actress Shang Palace Kowloon Shangri-La
28 December 9, 2006 Kevin Cheng
(鄭嘉穎)
Cantopop singer, television actorZeffirino Regal Hotels International
29 December 16, 2006 Gigi Leung
(梁詠琪)
Cantopop Singer, actressThe Mistral InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong Went through how she started her career and her relationship with Ekin Cheng. Also talked about her family life and her upbringing.

Year 2007

EpisodeFirst broadcast dateGuestOccupationRestaurantLocation Note
30 April 7, 2007 George Lam
(林子祥)
actor and singer Avenue Joffre 9-11 Kingston Street, Causeway Bay Originally scheduled to air on 23 December 2006, but airing was delayed. The interview was shorter than usual, due to a rumoured walkout by Lam as protest over questions about his personal life.
31 May 26, 2007 Henry Tang
(唐英年)
Chief Secretary of Administration Man Wah Mandarin Oriental, Central
32 June 2, 2007 Albert Leung
(林夕)
Lyricist Les Célébrités Hotel Nikko
33 June 9, 2007 Louise Li
(李司棋)
Actress Wedding Hall 9 Hotel Miramar
34 June 16, 2007 Selina Chow
(周梁淑怡)
Legco member Zeffirino Regal Hotels International
35 June 23, 2007 Anita Yuen
(袁詠儀)
Actress Riva Causeway Bay, Park Lane HK A former Miss HK and her rise to fame in the movie industry. Her quick rise to stardom and her independent views leading to a "freeze" in her career. Her relationship with Chi Lam and family life.
36 June 30, 2007 Lee Lai Shan
(李麗珊)
Olympic medalist and windsurfer Shanghai Shanghai Ritz-Carlton
37 July 7, 2007 Michelle Yim
(米雪)
Actress Golden Bauhinia Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
38 July 14, 2007 Lam San-san
(林珊珊)
Manager Inagiku Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
39 July 21, 2007 Peter Lam
(林建岳)
Media Asia CEO China Club Bank of China building
40 July 28, 2007 Nancy Sit
(薛家燕)
Actress Harbour Grill Harbour Plaza Hotel, Hung Hom
41 August 4, 2007 Deborah Lai
(狄波拉)
Actress Isola Bar & Grill International Finance Centre
42 August 11, 2007 Idy Chan
(陳玉蓮)
Actress Cyberport
43 August 18, 2007 Cally Kwong
(鄺美雲)
former Miss Hong Kong Happy Valley Racecourse
44 August 25, 2007 Lawrence Ng Wai Kwok
(伍衛國)
Actor Wharney Guang Dong Hotel
45 September 1, 2007 Priscilla Chan
(陳慧嫻)
Singer Luxe Manor Hotel Tsim Sha Tsui Kimberley Street
46 September 8, 2007 Paco Wong
(黃柏高)
Manager International Finance Centre Talked about how many of today's Cantopop stars were discovered, and who had the potential to be the next superstar. Faye Wong was mentioned as the one superstar that he wasn't able to sign. At that time her contract was even higher than what his deep-pocketed record label could afford.
47 September 15, 2007 Patrick Tse Yin
(謝賢)
Actor Royal Plaza Hotel HK
48 September 22, 2007 Mani Fok
(霍汶希)
Manager Wasabisabi Time Square Talked about how Twins, the Cantopop duo was formed.
49 September 29, 2007 Wong Jing
(王晶)
Film director, producer, actor, presenter, and screenwriter Eaton Hotel Hong Kong Talked about his movies, his relationships, and his views on the Chinese movie industry
50 October 6, 2007 Ang Lee
(李安)
Director Hutong Hong Kong Peking Road
51 October 13, 2007 Ronald Arculli
(夏佳理)
Exco member and barrister Ritz-Carlton
52 October 20, 2007 Andy Hui
(許志安)
Actor and singer Morton's Steakhouse Sheraton Hong Kong
53 October 27, 2007 Michael Miu
(苗僑偉)
Actor Metropark Hotel Causeway Bay
54 November 3, 2007 Dayo Wong
(黃子華)
Comedian CITIC Tower
55 November 10, 2007 Lawrence Cheng
(鄭丹瑞)
Actor and MC Oyster & Wine Bar Sheraton Hotel
56 November 17, 2007 Ray Lui
(呂良偉)
Actor Ingredients restaurant Wan Chai
57 November 24, 2007 Ng Yu
(吳雨)
Producer Elements Mall
58 December 1, 2007 Moses Chan
(陳豪)
Actor The Excelsior Causeway Bay
59 December 8, 2007 Harlem Yu
(庾澄慶)
Singer/songwriter Cafe Corner TVB City
60 December 15, 2007 Jet Li
(李連杰)
Actor, Martial artist, International superstar The Grand VIP House Elements, Hong Kong
61 December 22, 2007 Chim Pui Chung
(詹培忠)
Legco member
62 December 29, 2007 Sandra Lang
(仙杜拉)
Singer Grand Hyatt HK

Year 2008

EpisodeFirst broadcast dateGuestOccupationRestaurantLocation Note
63 January 5, 2008 Gigi Lai
(黎姿)
Actress Cinecitta Wan Chai
64-65 January 12, 2008 Regina Ip (葉劉淑儀) Politician D Diamon Elements Mall
66 January 26, 2008 Susanna Kwan
(關菊英)
Actress La Cuisine de Mekong Knutsford Terrace
67 March 1, 2008 Prudence Liew
(劉美君)
Singer The Royal Pacific Hotel Tsim Sha Tsui
68 March 8, 2008 David Lui
(呂方)
Singer Misto Granville Road
69 March 15, 2008 Vincent Zhao
(趙文卓)
Actor
70 March 22, 2008 Teresa Carpio
(杜麗莎)
Actress
71 March 29, 2008 Sylvia Chang
(張艾嘉)
Actress
72 April 5, 2008 Lowell Lo
(盧冠廷)
Composer and actor
73 April 12, 2008 Shirley Kwan
(關淑怡)
Singer
74-75 April 19, 2008
April 26, 2008
Karen Mok
(莫文蔚)
Singer She talked about her relationship with Stephen Chow as well as her family's interest in the Tui bei tu.
76 May 3, 2008 Michael Tien
(田北辰)
District Officer
77 May 10, 2008 Roger Kwok
(郭晉安)
Actor
78 May 17, 2008 Rita Fan
(范徐麗泰)
Legco President
79-80 May 24, 2008
May 31, 2008
Joyce Cheng
(鄭欣宜)
Actress
81 June 7, 2008 Albert Cheng
(鄭經翰)
Former Legco member and commentator
82 June 14, 2008 Maria Lee 李曾超群 Entrepreneur; Owner of Maria's Bakery
83 June 21, 2008 Kent Cheng
(鄭則士)
Actor
84-85 June 28, 2008 Ronny Yu
(于仁泰)
Director, writer and producer
86 July 12, 2008 Kenneth Ko
(高文安)
Designer
87 July 19, 2008 Xia Yu
(夏雨)
Actor
88 July 26, 2008 Maggie Cheung
(張可頤)
Actress
89 August 2, 2008 Maggie Cheung
(張可頤)
Actress
90 August 9, 2008 Gallen Lo
(羅嘉良)
Actor
91-92 August 16, 2008
August 16, 2008
Athena Chu
(朱茵)
Actress
93 August 30, 2008 Ng Kwun-lai
(吳君麗)
Actress
94 September 6, 2008 Andrew Lau
(劉偉強)
Director Lan Kwai Fong hotel VIP Lounge Lan Kwai Fong
95 September 13, 2008 Emily Lau
(劉慧卿)
Politician La Mer Brasserie
96 September 20, 2008 Cecil Chao
(趙世曾)
Chairman
97 September 27, 2008 Lee Heung Kam
(李香琴)
Actress
98-99 October 4, 2008
October 11, 2008
Tony Ching
(程小東)
Director
100 October 18, 2008 Paul Chun
(秦沛)
Actor Finds Restaurant
101-102 October 25, 2008
November 1, 2008
Sandra Ng
(吳君如)
Actress Azure Restaurant
103 November 8, 2008 Thomas Fung
(馮永發)
President of Fairchild Group in Canada Lavilla 38 Causeway Bay
104 November 15, 2008 Donnie Yen
(甄子丹)
Actor Chez Patrick Restaurant Wan Chai
105 November 22, 2008 Dene Chung
(鍾尚志)
Former president of Faculty of Medicine
106 November 29, 2008 Bobby Au-Yeung
(歐陽震華)
Actor
107 December 6, 2008 Wayne Lai
(黎耀祥)
Actor
108 December 13, 2008 Joyce Koi
(蓋鳴暉)
Actress
109-110 December 20, 2008
December 27, 2008
Mark Lui (雷頌德) Composer D. Diamond Restaurant & Bar Tsim Sha Tsui

Year 2009

EpisodeFirst broadcast dateGuestOccupationRestaurantLocation Note
111 January 3, 2009 Lin Chi-ling
(林志玲)
Taiwan Supermodel
112 January 10, 2009 John Woo
(吳宇森)
Director
113 - 114 January 17, 2009
January 24, 2009
Raymond Wong
(黃百鳴)
Actor A humorous double episode where Raymond describes the evolution on the HK film industry and his roller coaster ride in his career.
115 February 14, 2009 Ricky Wong
(王維基)
Entrepreneur; former CEO of Asia Television A meeting between executives of rival stations ATV and TVB
116 February 21, 2009 Chua Lam
(蔡瀾)
Food critic Fu Ho Restaurant (富豪酒家) Tsim Sha Tsui
117 February 28, 2009 Liu Jia-chang
(劉家昌)
Composer
118 March 7, 2009 Gillian Chung
(鍾欣桐)
Singer Talked extensively about her private life including the Edison Chen photo scandal
119 March 14, 2009 Hacken Lee, Miriam Yeung, Andy Hui, Athena Chu, Gallen Lo, David Lui Singers and actors Special episode extending 90 mins longer
120 March 21, 2009 Rebecca Lee
(李樂詩)
Explorer Zenses Cristal Bar Central
121 March 28, 2009 Grasshopper
(草蜢)
Musical group
122 April 4, 2009 Chung King-fai
(鍾景輝)
Actor Ana oyster & Grill Causeway Bay
123 April 11, 2009 Michael Tse
(謝天華)
Actor Tiffany's New york bar Tsim Sha Tsui
124 April 18, 2009 Annie Yi
(伊能靜)
Actress Hennessy Room Admiralty
125 May 30, 2009 Sheren Tang
(鄧萃雯)
Actress
126 June 6, 2009 Nick Cheung
(張家輝)
Actor
127 June 13, 2009 Wong Yuk-Long
(黃玉郎)
Artist, Actor, Publisher Rosedale on the Park (珀麗酒店) Causeway Bay
128 June 20, 2009 Helena Law
(羅蘭)
Actress
129 June 27, 2009 Bernard Chan
(陳智思)
Politician and Businessman
130 July 4, 2009 Elliot Ngok
(岳華)
Actor Knutstord Steak Chop & Oyster Bar Tsim Sha Tsui
131 July 11, 2009 Dave Wong
(王傑)
Singer
132 July 18, 2009 Richard Ng
(吳耀漢)
Comedian
133 July 25, 2009 Felix Wong
(黃日華)
Actor
134 August 1, 2009 Gary Chaw
(曹格)
Singer
135 August 8, 2009 James Tien
(田北俊)
Politician
136 August 15, 2009 (李添勝) Producer
137 August 22, 2009 Cho Yan-chiu
(曹仁超)
Director of Hong Kong Economic Journal
138-139 August 29, 2009
September 5, 2009
Elisa Chan
(陳潔靈)
Singer
140 September 12, 2009 Chiu Tsang-hei
(趙增熹)
Composer
141 September 19, 2009 Miriam Yeung
(楊千嬅)
Singer
142 September 26, 2009 Law Kar-ying
(羅家英)
Actor
143 October 3, 2009 Peter So
(蘇民峰)
Fung-shui sifu
144 October 10, 2009 Yonfan
(楊凡)
Director
145 October 17, 2009 Francis Yip
(葉麗儀)
Singer
146-147 October 24, 2009
October 31, 2009
So Se-wong
(蘇施黃)
TV host
148 November 7, 2009 Frederick Ma
(馬時亨)
Former Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development
149 November 14, 2009 Mabel Cheung
(張婉婷)
Director
150 November 21, 2009 Lam Chiu-ying
(林超英)
Head of Hong Kong Observatory
151 November 28, 2009 Shih Wing-ching
(施永青)
Businessman
152 December 5, 2009 Jaime Chik
(戚美珍)
Actress

Year 2010

EpisodeFirst broadcast dateGuestOccupationRestaurantLocation Note
153 January 2, 2010 Susan Tse
(謝雪心)
Actress Confucius descendent[2]
154 January 16, 2010 Monica Chan
(陳法蓉)
Actress, Miss Hong Kong 1989
155 February 6, 2010 Dicky Cheung
(張衛健)
Actor
156 March 13, 2010 Twins Singers Occurred at the time of 2010 TVB corruption scandal. Highlight of the show was when Mani Fok surprised the audience and came out from behind camera to rescue Twins from Stephen's questions.
157 March 20, 2010 Kara Hui
(惠英紅)
Actress
158 March 27, 2010 Steven Lo
(羅傑承)
Macau Businessman

References

  1. 1 2 Interview aired as a two-part series
  2. Yahoo.com. "Yahoo.com." 國家確認謝雪心 孔子第76代後人 原名孔令馥. Retrieved on 2010-01-10.

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