James May: Oh Cook! (2020–2023)
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Plot
James May is not a chef. But that’s the whole point: you don’t need to be a brilliant cook to make delicious food. Transporting us to the Far East, the Med, and the local pub – all from the comfort of a home economist’s kitchen – he’ll knock up delicious recipes that you can actually make yourself, with ingredients you can actually buy. And all without the usual television cooking format trickery.
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- 01
Pub ClassicsIn preparation for this episode James has selflessly undertaken nearly forty years of meticulous fieldwork. With a pint in hand, he fries the perfect steak, puts a metropolitan liberal elite spin on humble pie, and tops it all off with something the Brits do rather well: vandalism. - 02
PastaThe Mediterranean calls and James dives headfirst into the world of pasta. With home economist Nikki at his side (when she’s not in her cupboard), he whips up an array of Italian classics – some more tradizionale than others. From antique kitchen gadgets to carbonara conundrums, James washes down his Apennine adventures with a glass (bottle) of Chianti. - 03
Asian FusionJames kicks off his culinary adventure with a uniquely British spin on food from across the Asian continent. There’s (con)fusion aplenty as he experiments with some rather unexpected ingredients, all under the watchful gaze of the pantry-residing home economist Nikki.
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01Asian FusionNovember 13, 2020James kicks off his culinary adventure with a uniquely British spin on food from across the Asian continent. There’s (con)fusion aplenty as
- S01E02Season's bestPub ClassicsNovember 13, 2020In preparation for this episode James has selflessly undertaken nearly forty years of meticulous fieldwork. With a pint in hand, he fries th
- S01E03PastaNovember 13, 2020The Mediterranean calls and James dives headfirst into the world of pasta. With home economist Nikki at his side (when she’s not in her cupb
- S01E04
CurryNovember 13, 2020—Asian icon, British favourite. James attempts to tear up the takeaway menus and cook an Indian inspired feast featuring lamb keema, dal, cha - S01E05
PuddingNovember 13, 2020—James sets out to prove that the proof really is in the pudding, as cakes, custards and crumbles are all on the menu today. With a bit of he - S01E06
BreakfastNovember 13, 2020—Regularly described as the most important meal of the day before elevenses, James is living proof that eating a regular, hearty breakfast ca - S01E07
RoastNovember 13, 2020—James concludes his culinary journey with the oft weekend nemesis, the Sunday roast. Disavowing the usual television skulduggery and having
Season02
- S02E01
French ClassicsMay 24, 2023—James sets the bar high by taking on some classic dishes from France, the home of haute cuisine. Expect oniony thrills and soupy spills as h - S02E02
JapaneseMay 24, 2023—James puts his culinary skills to the test as he tackles the exquisite and delicate world of Japanese cooking. Katsu curry, vegetable tempur - S02E03
70's Dinner PartyMay 24, 2023—It's party time, 1970s style, and James grooves his way through the classics of the age. Vol-au-vents, Stroganoffs and flaming Crepe Suzette - S02E04
VeganMay 24, 2023—James explores the delights of vegan food and discovers a world of delicious recipes. Tasty burgers without the moo and Shepherd's pie witho - S02E05
GermanMay 24, 2023—Beer will flow and sausages fly as James tackles the wonders of German cuisine. From curry wurst and sauerkraut, to classic pretzels, to an - S02E06
PicnicMay 24, 2023—What better way to celebrate summer that with a sumptuous selection of classic picnic recipes?Sausage rolls to animal shaped scones, scotch - S02E07
MexicanMay 24, 2023—James has never been to Mexico. So he'll need to muster all his culinary know-how to tackle a complex chuck steak chili, the smoky delights
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