The world of culinary television is put under the spotlight in this entertaining special, narrated by Ainsley Harriott, as we’re treated to a smorgasbord of less-than-perfect moments from some of the nation’s best-loved cookery shows and segments.
The episode, airing on Channel 5 on Saturday 29 June, delves into a collection of hilarious and memorable moments from popular cookery shows, including Masterchef, Saturday Kitchen, and Sunday Brunch. It also features disastrous clips from some of the biggest names in TV cookery, both past and present, such as Jamie Oliver, Gordon Ramsay, James Martin, and the legendary Julia Child.
Audiences will be treated to a range of amusing and unexpected events, including Dom Littlewood’s unusual decision to cook a plastic egg timer in a tandoor oven and Richard Blackwood’s confusion over how to zest a lemon on Sunday Brunch.
The episode also includes first-hand accounts from guests who witnessed these culinary blunders, including Bake Off star Ruby Bhogal, who recounts her own kitchen nightmare, and Michaela Strachan, who sends a dish flying across the studio.
We will also get to see some of their favorite TV presenters and chefs in unexpected situations. From Tim Lovejoy taking an unexpected tumble to Marco Pierre White’s infamous on-air meltdown, it’s a side of culinary television that’s sure to leave a lasting impression.
The episode also includes interviews with well-known chefs and presenters, such as Anthony Worrall Thompson, Aldo Zilli, Rosemary Shrager, and Oz Clarke, offering their unique perspectives on these culinary mishaps.
When Cookery on TV Goes Horribly Wrong airs Saturday, 29 June 2024, at 10:30 pm on Channel 5.
