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| Ready Steady Cook | |
|---|---|
| Genre | |
| Presented by | Fern Britton (1994–2000) Ainsley Harriott (2000–2010) Rylan Clark-Neal (2020–) |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 21 (Original series) 9 (Celebrity series) |
| No. of episodes | 1,735 (Original series) 102 (Celebrity series) 22 (specials) 1,859 (total) |
| Production | |
| Production location(s) | Fountain Studios (1994–2000) Capital Studios, Wandsworth (2000–2008) Television Centre, London (2008–2010) BBC Pacific Quay (2020) |
| Running time | 30 minutes (1994–2000) 45 minutes (2000–2010, 2020-) |
| Production company(s) | Bazal Productions |
| Distributor | Endemol Shine UK |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC Two (Original series) BBC One (Celebrity series, Revived series) |
| Picture format | 4:3 (1994–2000) 16:9 (2001–2010) |
| Original release | Original series: 24 October 1994 – 2 February 2010 Revived series: 2 March 2020 – present |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | MasterChef (1990–2001, 2005–present) |
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Ready Steady Cook is a BBC daytime TV cooking game show. It debuted on 24 October 1994 and the last original edition was broadcast on 2 February 2010.[1] The programme was hosted by Fern Britton from 1994 until 2000 when celebrity chefAinsley Harriott became the new host. In August 2000, when Harriott took over, the duration of the programme was extended from 30 to 45 minutes.
The programme was originally recorded in the small (and now closed) Fountain TV studios in New Malden; it then moved to the Capital Studios in Wandsworth. After Capital Studios closed down in mid-2008, recording was moved to Studio TC2 in the BBC Television Centre, London.
On 2 September 2019, it was confirmed that Rylan Clark-Neal would host a revived daytime series on BBC One in 2020.[2]
Format[edit]
Ingredients[edit]
Two members of the public provided two celebrity chefs with a bag of ingredients they had bought, usually to a set budget of £5. The two teams were designated 'red tomato' and 'green pepper' (referred to as 'red kitchen' and 'green kitchen' after the August 2007 revamp, though the tomato and pepper motifs still featured on the guests' aprons and in the show's logo).
Occasionally, the permitted budget was increased: a so-called Bistro Bag allowed for ingredients of up to £7.50, while the Gourmet Bag could have a value of up to £10. On some occasions, they used a £3.50 Budget Bag. Also on a few shows, a Lucky Dip Bag was used, which contained ten items. The chef closed his or her eyes and picked out half of the items at the beginning. At the halfway mark, the chef randomly picked a sixth item, which might have helped or hindered the chef. The chefs had no prior knowledge of the ingredients they had to prepare. Another format was used on occasion in which both kitchens were given the same ingredients, and the toss of a red and green die determined who had first pick.
The Main Course[edit]
The chefs had to make several dishes out of the said ingredients (and a generously stocked kitchen containing basic ingredients and aids) in 20 minutes, with the help of the contestants and the programme host. As the contestants taste the prepared dishes, the host asks the chef some questions about the aids. Prior to the September 2006 season it was customary for the chefs to name their dishes, which usually included a pun.
The preparations were voted on by the studio audience, who each held up a card showing either a red tomato or green pepper. In the newer episodes, the audience members pushed a button on their seat keypad to indicate who they would like to win. The winner received a cash prize of £100, which celebrity guests donated to charity (an example the regular guests sometimes followed) but this was changed to a plate towards the end of the series. The runner-up used to receive a hamper which included a variety of items, such as a set of knives, pasta and sauces, olive oil and balsamic vinegar but later received a Ready Steady Cook mug due to budget restraints.
Quickie bag[edit]
The quickie bag section of the show then followed. This was introduced in 2000, the same year Ainsley Harriott became presenter, extending the programme from 30 to 45 minutes. The contents of the quickie bag used to be decided on by the series producer and a home economist. Their decision was based on produce that was currently in season or unusual ingredients that had not featured on the show recently. In late August 2007, the quickie bag changed format with the bag being brought in by George Edward Mcauliffe, who challenged the chefs to prepare the dish.
The two chefs each had a chance to describe what they would cook using the bag of ingredients and the audience members voted to choose which dish they would like to see prepared. The winner then had 10 minutes to complete the described dishes, with the help of the other chef and the host. The hectic preparation of the chosen chef's suggested dishes often includes a slight element of chaos and ad-libbing along the way. A viewer's question relating to a cooking problem is usually put to the chefs, further adding to the pressure upon them to complete their dishes in the time allowed.
Celebrity Ready Steady Cook[edit]
Originally as a spin-off that ran alongside the original, Celebrity Ready Steady Cook had celebrities, often competing against a family member or friend, provide the bag of ingredients to the same budget of £5. Later series would see the public completely replaced with celebrity guests.
Celebrity appearances include: David Tennant, Wendy Richard, Kate Winslet, Honor Blackman, James May, Richard Hammond, Paul O'Grady as alter-ego Lily Savage, Cliff Richard, Twiggy, Fiona Bruce, Gail Porter, Midge Ure, Edd China, Amanda Redman, Ade Edmondson and Alan Davies.
Featured chefs[edit]
- Sally Bee
- Patrick Anthony
- Steven Saunders
- Kenny Miller
- Maria Elia
- Mark Gregory
- Ainsley Harriott (Presenter from 2000–2010)
- Valentina Harris
- Alastair Little
- Alex Mackay
- Richard Phillips
- Thane Prince
- Adrian Richardson
- Philip Westwick
Variations on the format[edit]
- Classic Bag – The original format where the contestant brought in a bag of ingredients costing up to £5.
- Budget Bag – Similar to the 'Classic Bag' but the ingredients could only cost up to £3.50.
- Bistro Bag – Ingredients worth £7.50.
- Gourmet Bag – Worth £10.
- Doubling Up Bag – Both contestants bring in the same ingredients. The host used a coin or dice with a Green Pepper and Red Tomato on to decide which chef would decide what to do with the ingredients first. The other chef must do something different.
- Forfeit Bag – The chefs had to choose a card at random with a forfeit which prohibited their use of a certain store cupboard ingredient such as No Fresh Herbs, No Spices, No Citrus or No Wine.
- Gamble Bag – The chefs were presented with three mystery ingredients and are given the opportunity to swap one of their ingredients with one of these mystery ingredients. They do not have to swap but if they do, they cannot change their minds once the new ingredient is revealed.
- Lucky Dip – The Chefs were presented with a bag of ten items from which they had to pick five at random. After 10 minutes had passed, they then chose a sixth ingredient, which depending on what the chef has started cooking, can help or hinder them.
Revived series[edit]
In September 2019, the BBC announced that Ready Steady Cook would return.
Returning in March 2020, Celebrity MasterChef finalist Rylan Clark-Neal serves as host. He is joined by chefs Ellis Barrie, Romy Gill, Anna Haugh, Akis Petretzikis, and Mike Reid.
Ready Steady Cook will introduce various sustainability efforts, including favouring glass over plastic, initiating a recycling programme, donating leftover food to a local food bank, and using locally sourced seasonal ingredients and Fair Trade items when available.[3][4][5]
Transmissions[edit]
Original series[edit]
| Series | Start date | End date | Episodes | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 October 1994[6] | 23 December 1994[7] | 24 | Fern Britton |
| 2 | 9 January 1995[8] | 2 June 1995[9] | 70 | |
| 3 | 16 October 1995[10] | 17 June 1996[11] | 121 | |
| 4 | 2 September 1996 | 19 June 1997 | 142 | |
| 5 | 20 August 1997 | 15 June 1998 | 136 | |
| 6 | 7 September 1998 | 12 July 1999 | 109 | |
| 7 | 6 September 1999 | 30 May 2000 | 108 | |
| 8 | 14 August 2000 | 5 January 2001 | 65 | Ainsley Harriott |
| 9 | 22 January 2001 | 30 July 2001 | 65 | |
| 10 | 3 September 2001 | 21 December 2001 | 55 | |
| 11 | 21 January 2002 | 28 May 2002 | 47 | |
| 12 | 12 August 2002 | 6 May 2003 | 108 | |
| 13 | 18 August 2003 | 26 May 2004 | 124 | |
| 14 | 31 August 2004 | 10 May 2005 | 123 | |
| 15 | 5 September 2005 | 10 May 2006 | 120 | |
| 16 | 18 September 2006 | 20 April 2007 | 123 | |
| 17 | 27 August 2007[12] | 26 October 2007[13] | 47 | |
| 18 | 11 February 2008[14] | 16 May 2008[15] | 57 | |
| 19 | 19 May 2008[16] | 7 October 2008[17] | 32 | |
| 20 | 19 January 2009[18] | 15 June 2009[19] | 40 | |
| 21 | 24 November 2009[20] | 2 February 2010[21] | 35 |
Revived series[edit]
| Series | Start date | End date | Episodes | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 March 2020 | 27 March 2020 | 20 | Rylan Clark-Neal |
Celebrity Ready Steady Cook[edit]
| Series | Episodes | Start date | End date | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 11 July 1997 | 29 August 1997 | Fern Britton |
| 2 | 9 | 7 January 1998 | 4 March 1998 | |
| 3 | 15 | 8 July 1998 | 24 December 1998 | |
| 4 | 6 | 8 January 1999 | 12 February 1999 | |
| 5 | 9 | 11 June 1999 | 15 December 1999 | |
| 6 | 12 | 27 December 1999 | 2 July 2000 | |
| 7 | 17 | 18 October 2000 | 16 April 2001 | Ainsley Harriott |
| 8 | 23 | 4 May 2001 | 29 June 2001 | |
| 8 September 2001 | 29 June 2002 | |||
| 9 | 2 | 6 November 2002 | 3 January 2003 |
Specials[edit]
| Date | Entitle | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 24 December 1997 | Christmas Special | Fern Britton |
| 20 November 1998 | Children in Need | |
| 12 February 2002 | Happy Birthday! | Ainsley Harriott |
| 13 February 2002 | ||
| 23 December 2004 | Christmas Special | |
| 12 July 2006 | Sports Relief Special |
- Daytime Celebrity Christmas Specials
| Series | Start date | End date | Episodes | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 December 2002 | 3 January 2003 | 7 | Ainsley Harriott |
| 2 | 26 December 2003 | 31 December 2003 | 5 |
Books[edit]
- Ready Steady Cook: The 10 Minute Cookbook. BBC Books. 28 September 2006. ISBN978-0-563-49389-1.
- Ready Steady Cook 365. BBC Books. 3 September 2009. ISBN978-1-84607-801-9.
International versions[edit]
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| Country | Title | Broadcaster | Presenter(s) | Premiere | Finale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Ready Steady Cook | Network Ten | Nick Stratford (2005) Peter Everett (2006–2011) Colin Lane (2011–2013) | 2005 | 12 December 2013 |
| Italy | La prova del cuoco | Rai 1 | Antonella Clerici (2000–2008; 2010–2018) Elisa Isoardi (2008–2010; 2018–present) | 2 October 2000 | present |
| Germany | Kochduell | VOX | Britta von Lojewski | September 1997 | 27 August 2005 |
| Greece | Στην κουζίνα ολοταχώς Stin kouzina olotahos | Mega Channel | Ilias Mamalakis | 2000 | 2004 |
| Ready, Steady, Cook | Alpha TV | Akis Petretzikis | 8 May 2017 | 10 July 2017 | |
| Finland | Kokkisota | MTV3 | Sikke Sumari (1999–2004; 2017–) | 25 February 1999 18 January 2017 | 13 May 2004 present |
| Poland | SmaczneGO! Gotowi do Gotowania. Start! | TVP 2 | Olga Bończyk Marzena Rogalska | 10 March 2007 9 September 2019 | 24 May 2008 present |
| United States | Ready... Set... Cook! | Food Network | Robin Young (1995–1996) Sissy Biggers (1996–2000) Ainsley Harriott (2000–2001) | 2 October 1995 | 1 January 2001 |
References[edit]
- ^'BBC axes 'Ready Steady Cook''. Digital Spy. 5 November 2010.
- ^'BBC - Rylan Clark-Neal top host all new Ready Steady Cook on BBC One - Media Centre'. www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- ^'BBC - Rylan Clark-Neal to host all new Ready Steady Cook on BBC One - Media Centre'. www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^'BBC - Ready Steady Cook - Media Centre'. www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^'BBC - Rebooted Ready Steady Cook to champion sustainability in the New Year - Media Centre'. www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^'Ready, Steady, Cook - BBC Two England - 24 October 1994'. BBC Genome Project. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^'Ready, Steady, Cook - BBC Two England - 23 December 1994'. BBC Genome Project. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^'Ready, Steady, Cook - BBC Two England - 9 January 1995'. BBC Genome Project. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^'Ready, Steady, Cook - BBC Two England - 2 June 1995'. BBC Genome Project. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^'Ready, Steady, Cook - BBC Two England - 16 October 1995'. BBC Genome Project. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^'Ready, Steady, Cook - BBC Two England - 17 June 1996'. BBC Genome Project. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^'Ready Steady Cook - Series 17, Episode 1'. BBC Online. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^'Ready Steady Cook - Series 17, Episode 47'. BBC Online. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^'Ready Steady Cook - Series 18, Episode 1'. BBC Online. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^'Ready Steady Cook - Series 18, Episode 57'. BBC Online. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^'Ready Steady Cook - Series 19, Episode 1'. BBC Online. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^'Ready Steady Cook - Series 19, Episode 32'. BBC Online. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^'Ready Steady Cook - Series 20, Episode 1'. BBC Online. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^'Ready Steady Cook - Series 20, Episode 40'. BBC Online. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^'Ready Steady Cook - Series 21, Episode 1'. BBC Online. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^'Ready Steady Cook - Series 21, Episode 35'. BBC Online. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
External links[edit]
- Ready Steady Cook at BBC Programmes
- Ready Steady Cook on IMDb
- Ready Steady Cook at UKGameshows.com
- Ready Steady Cook at BFI
- Celebrity Ready Steady Cook on IMDb
- Celebrity Ready Steady Cook at BFI
| Ready Steady Who | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP by | ||||
| Released | 11 November 1966 | |||
| Recorded | 12 February – 11 October 1966 | |||
| Studio | Pye, Olympic and IBC Studios, London | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 11:05 | |||
| Label | Reaction | |||
| Producer | Kit Lambert, The Who | |||
| The Who chronology | ||||
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| The Who EP chronology | ||||
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Ready Steady Who is the first 7'EP by The Who, released only in the UK on 11 November 1966, about a month prior to their album A Quick One. The title refers to a Ready Steady Go! TV special the band had recently appeared in, but the EP contains different recordings from those performed on the TV show.
EP profile[edit]
The record consists of two original songs by Pete Townshend, as well as covers of the theme from the Batman TV series and Jan and Dean's 'Bucket T'. Also included is a cover of The Regents' 'Barbara Ann', a song whose famous arrangement by the Beach Boys the Who follows more closely. Despite what the title indicates, the EP was not recorded on Ready Steady Go!; it is a studio recording and is unaffiliated with the television show.
All of the songs are available as bonus tracks on the 1995 reissue CD of A Quick One, except for 'Circles', which differs from the version on the 2002 deluxe version of the My Generation LP, and can be found on Two's Missing.[1]
The original EP credits the song 'Batman' to Jan Berry, Don Altfeld (misspelled as 'Altfield') and Fred Weider. The song was actually written by Neal Hefti, and is not a cover of the Jan and Dean-embellished[clarification needed] version. The credit was corrected in the liner notes to the 1995 CD release of A Quick One.
An abridged version of My Generation was recorded for the EP, but was not included. This version was later included as a bonus track on the 1995 remaster of A Quick One. The main difference between this version and the original is that it is heavily abridged and instead of the hail of feedback which ends the original, the band play a chaotic rendition of Edward Elgar's 'Land of Hope and Glory.' In the album's liner notes the song is credited to both Townshend and Elgar.
Release and reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [2] |
The EP was released on 11 November 1966 exclusively in the United Kingdom in mono only. It reached number one on the British EP chart, a position it would hold for four non-consecutive weeks on 17 December 1966, and once again on 7 January 1967.[3]
As the EP was not issued in the United States at the time, the tracks were long considered rare collectibles. Although the tracks 'Disguises' and 'Bucket 'T' saw a release on the 1968 compilation album Magic Bus: The Who on Tour, the remainder of the tracks would not see official US releases until the deluxe edition of A Quick One and Two's Missing.
'Bucket 'T' was released as a single in several European countries. It fared well especially in Sweden, where it stayed on the charts for seven weeks, and peaked at number one for a week in February 1967.[4]
Upon its release, it garnered mixed to positive reviews. In a retrospective review, AllMusic critic Richie Unterberger states that 'it seemed undecided as to whether it was a joke cover record, or a home for leftovers' and thought that 'it ended up a little bit of both'
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Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocals | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'Disguises' | Pete Townshend |
| 3:10 |
| 2. | 'Circles' | Townshend | Daltrey | 2:27 |
| Total length: | 5:37 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocals | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'Batman' | Neil Hefti | 1:22 | |
| 2. | 'Bucket 'T' |
| Moon | 2:07 |
| 3. | 'Barbara Ann' | Fred Fassert | 1:59 | |
| Total length: | 5:28 | |||
References[edit]
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- ^'Ready Steady Who EP - The Who | Songs, Reviews, Credits'. AllMusic. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^'Ready Steady Who EP - The Who | Songs, Reviews, Credits'. AllMusic. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^'Ready Steady Who (EP)'. The Who. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^'Låtarna från Kvällstoppen 28 februari 1967'. NostalgiListan (in Swedish). Retrieved 3 November 2019.