I usually ignore those JML type adverts -- offering fairly cheap products designed for a specific use around the house (current problems being solved: bobbles...

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As good as ever and set in New York, one of my favourite cities in the world. The producers of Hell's Kitchen must look at...

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"Propaganda Beds" = Guerilla planting of veg in towns. Briliant! Inspirational programme packed with ideas.

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I've just had an absolutely perfect seafood lunch in Fishy Fishy with my parents. Incredible fresh seafood at reasonable prices with attentive staff. The only downside was an excess of ladies-who-lunch trying-too-hard. I have never ever heard a...

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 I don't think Jamie Oliver is capable of making a bad TV programme at this stage. Wonderfully engaging, interesting, emotional TV that gets you annoyed...

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This is the Masterchef I want to see. Forget the amateurs and the celebrities, I don't want to see mediocre cheffing, I want to see professionals who have passion for food, talent for cooking and can inspire me. This short series came to a...

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Love this series in which 9 couples compete to run a restaurant with Raymond Blanc.

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An almost perfect show about food and business. Only one set of donkeys in first episode. Expect much drama! I have to assume the 9th couple (a mother and daughter) was the comedy section of the show. Tinned mango mixed with cream was the dish they...

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There are few enough places to go if you are kitting out your new house where you are guaranteed you will find something a bit...

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Not quite Top Chef but the presence of Michel Roux transforms it. High end cooking and great TV.

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