1993- 1996

3 Seasons

20 Episodes

7.6(31 votes)

Ended

Comedy

Overview

Sharp knives and even sharper tongues! Meet Britain's finest, most short-fused chef, Gareth Balckstock.

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Episodes

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Cast & Crew

6 members

Acting

Lenny Henry

Gareth Blackstock

Acting

Roger Griffiths

Everton Stonehead

Acting

Caroline Lee-Johnson

Janice Blackstock

Acting

Jeff Nuttall

Gustave LaRoche

Acting

Lorelei King

Savannah Concord

Acting

Dave Hill

Cyril Bryson

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