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Ready Steady Cook (1994–2010) — food on BBC Two

The answer: Concluded August 1, 2010.
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Genre
Food
Network / streamer
BBC Two
Premiered
October 24, 1994
Ended
August 1, 2010
Runtime
~30 min per episode
2seasons
7episodes

About Ready Steady Cook

Ready Steady Cook ended on August 1, 2010, after its 21st season. The show was broadcast on BBC Two and last aired in 2010.

Ready Steady Cook was a daytime TV cooking programme that first premiered on October 24, 1994. It was a food genre show where contestants and celebrity chefs prepared dishes in a lively competition format. The series was hosted initially by Fern Britton until 2000, after which celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott took over as presenter. When Harriott became the host, the show's duration was extended from 30 to 45 minutes, allowing for more cooking and interaction.

The show featured a cast of notable chefs including Nick Nairn, Phil Vickery, Paul Rankin, Michael Barry, Antony Worrall Thompson, Ross Burden, and Ed Baines. It was a popular daytime fixture for many years, known for its energetic pace and friendly competition. The episodes typically ran for 30 minutes, providing viewers with quick and accessible cooking ideas. Although the show has ended, it remains a recognizable part of UK daytime television history.

Ready Steady Cook episode schedule

7 aired

Aired · 7

DateEp.Title
August 1, 2010 S21·E22 Episode 22
July 1, 2010 S21·E21 Episode 21
June 1, 2010 S21·E20 Episode 20
May 1, 2010 S21·E19 Episode 19
December 15, 2009 S21·E11 Episode 11
December 14, 2009 S21·E10 Episode 10
October 24, 1994 S1·E1 Episode 1

Ready Steady Cook cast