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Chef!. Image shows from L to R: Everton Stonehead (Roger Griffiths), Gareth Blackstock (Lenny Henry)
Chef!

Chef!

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1993 - 1996
  • 20 episodes (3 series)

Sitcom starring Lenny Henry as a top chef whose personal and management skills do not match his culinary abilities. Stars Lenny Henry, Caroline Lee Johnson, Roger Griffiths, Claire Skinner, Gary Parker and more.

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Series 2, Episode 4 - A Diploma Of Miseries

Janice is furious with Gareth when he doesn't give her any credit on a live television show. And Everton risks his job when he musters the courage to teach his boss a few things about amour.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 29th September 1994
Time
9:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Lenny Henry Gareth Blackstock
Caroline Lee Johnson Janice Blackstock
Roger Griffiths Everton Stonehead
Pui Fan Lee Debra
Gary Bakewell Donald
Tim Matthews Crispin
Jean Luc Rebaliati Alphonse
Guest cast
Hilary Lyon Alice
Frances Barber Anita Lawrence
Samantha Edmonds Claire
Roger Frost Security Guard
Roy Hattersley Self
Writing team
Geoffrey Deane (as Geoff Deane) Writer
Robin Driscoll Script Editor
Production team
John Birkin Director
Polly McDonald Executive Producer
Nick Arthurs Editor
Andrew Howe-Davies Production Designer
Leo Davis Casting Director
Chris Howard Director of Photography
Omar Lye-Fook (as Omar) Composer
Jakko M. Jakszyk (as Jakko M Jakszyk) Composer
Glynn Purcell 1st Assistant Director

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