Rise of the Rockstar Chef

How Marco Pierre White, Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal reshaped 90s British dining.

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Series 1: Episode 2

Every chef dreams of a Michelin star. Episode two of Rise of the Rockstar Chef follows the hunt for that recognition, and for the leap that separates the great from the legendar ...

12-11-2026

BBC 2

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Series 1: Episode 1

In the late 1980s, the British culinary scene was dominated by the traditions and techniques of French cuisine, and the kitchen hierarchy was rigid and unforgiving. Then, a work ...

10-11-2026

BBC 2

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