Program List

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Food writer and chef Nigel Slater takes a culinary stroll down memory lane with the irrepresible Richard E Grant.
Details : Food writer and chef Nigel Slater takes a culinary stroll down memory lane with the irrepresible Richard E Grant.

Starts 2007-06-13 06:15:00, Ends 2007-06-13 06:30:00 and is on for 15 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2007-03-12 18:30:00, Ends 2007-03-12 19:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2007-06-13 05:20:00, Ends 2007-06-13 05:35:00 and is on for 15 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2007-03-13 14:15:00, Ends 2007-03-13 14:45:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2007-03-12 18:30:00, Ends 2007-03-12 19:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Torchwood star John Barrowman is Nigel's guest as he discusses the difficulties of coming out to his family.
Details : Torchwood star John Barrowman is Nigel's guest as he discusses the difficulties of coming out to his family.

Starts 2007-06-13 06:00:00, Ends 2007-06-13 06:15:00 and is on for 15 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2007-03-14 14:15:00, Ends 2007-03-14 14:45:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2007-03-13 18:30:00, Ends 2007-03-13 19:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Miranda Richardson talks about Hollywood's desire to typecast her as a knife-wielding psychopath - and the secret behind the game pie she takes to dinner parties.
Details : Miranda Richardson talks about Hollywood's desire to typecast her as a knife-wielding psychopath - and the secret behind the game pie she takes to dinner parties.

Starts 2008-03-22 21:30:00, Ends 2008-03-22 22:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2007-03-15 14:15:00, Ends 2007-03-15 14:45:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2007-03-14 18:30:00, Ends 2007-03-14 19:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Nigel Slater hosts a show which explores the lives and loves of celebrities through their personal experiences of food. Miranda Richardson gives a rare interview.
Details : Nigel Slater hosts a show which explores the lives and loves of celebrities through their personal experiences of food. Miranda Richardson gives a rare interview.

Starts 2007-03-15 14:15:00, Ends 2007-03-15 14:45:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

A Taste Of My Life
Summary : Nigel Slater hosts a show which explores the lives and loves of celebrities through personal experiences of food. Richard Briers gives a rare personal interview.
Details : Nigel Slater hosts a show which explores the lives and loves of celebrities through personal experiences of food. Richard Briers gives a rare personal interview.

Starts 2007-03-15 18:30:00, Ends 2007-03-15 19:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Richard Briers tell us about growing up in genteel poverty. He is touchingly taken back in time as his wife serves up the first meal he ever made for her.
Details : Richard Briers tell us about growing up in genteel poverty. He is touchingly taken back in time as his wife serves up the first meal he ever made for her.

Starts 2007-03-16 14:15:00, Ends 2007-03-16 14:45:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Vanessa Redgrave's daughter, Hollywood actress Natasha Richardson, whips up some egg mayonnaise for her mum in the home she shares with husband, Liam Neeson.
Details : Vanessa Redgrave's daughter, Hollywood actress Natasha Richardson, whips up some egg mayonnaise for her mum in the home she shares with husband, Liam Neeson.

Starts 2007-03-18 11:30:00, Ends 2007-03-18 12:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2007-03-16 18:30:00, Ends 2007-03-16 19:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

A Taste Of My Life
Summary : Julia Sawalha goes down memory lane as she remembers the chicken pie of her youth and how she got her taste for Thai food. She also rustles up a pavlova with the help of her mum on the phone.
Details : Julia Sawalha goes down memory lane as she remembers the chicken pie of her youth and how she got her taste for Thai food. She also rustles up a pavlova with the help of her mum on the phone.

Starts 2007-09-24 14:45:00, Ends 2007-09-24 15:30:00 and is on for 45 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2007-03-19 18:30:00, Ends 2007-03-19 19:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Actor Max Beesley cooks up a storm in the kitchen with his penne la arribiata and talks about the emotional difficulty involved in taking on a role in Bodies after his Mum tragically died.
Details : Actor Max Beesley cooks up a storm in the kitchen with his penne la arribiata and talks about the emotional difficulty involved in taking on a role in Bodies after his Mum tragically died.

Starts 2008-07-01 10:30:00, Ends 2008-07-01 11:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2007-09-26 03:00:00, Ends 2007-09-26 05:00:00 and is on for 120 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2007-06-21 18:00:00, Ends 2007-06-21 18:30:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2007-03-20 18:30:00, Ends 2007-03-20 19:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Tracy-Ann Oberman talks about dealing with the paparazzi when she took the role of Chrissy in Eastenders and her Mum makes her favourite chocolate roulade.
Details : Tracy-Ann Oberman talks about dealing with the paparazzi when she took the role of Chrissy in Eastenders and her Mum makes her favourite chocolate roulade.

Starts 2008-07-02 16:00:00, Ends 2008-07-02 16:25:00 and is on for 25 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2007-03-21 18:30:00, Ends 2007-03-21 19:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Alan Bennett reminisces about eating globe artichoke with Dudley Moore. He also talks about how he lived in fear of being thrown out of the fish and chip shop.
Details : Alan Bennett reminisces about eating globe artichoke with Dudley Moore. He also talks about how he lived in fear of being thrown out of the fish and chip shop.

Starts 2008-07-03 10:30:00, Ends 2008-07-03 11:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2007-03-22 18:30:00, Ends 2007-03-22 19:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Angela Griffin, star of Coronation Street, Waterloo Road and Cutting It, reveals her humble origins as she takes Nigel Slater through some of the culinary moments in her rise to fame.
Details : Angela Griffin, star of Coronation Street, Waterloo Road and Cutting It, reveals her humble origins as she takes Nigel Slater through some of the culinary moments in her rise to fame.

Starts 2007-03-23 18:30:00, Ends 2007-03-23 19:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Lenny Henry is taken on a trip down memory lane as his younger brother and sister cook up Saturday Soup and Nigel Slater attempts to re-create wife Dawn French's perfect fry up.
Details : Lenny Henry is taken on a trip down memory lane as his younger brother and sister cook up Saturday Soup and Nigel Slater attempts to re-create wife Dawn French's perfect fry up.

Starts 2007-03-26 17:30:00, Ends 2007-03-26 18:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2007-03-24 11:30:00, Ends 2007-03-24 12:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC One

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Griff Rhys Jones and Nigel Slater find themselves out of their depth when Griff's daughter challenges them to make sushi from scratch and Griff's Mum whips up a cream cake.
Details : Griff Rhys Jones and Nigel Slater find themselves out of their depth when Griff's daughter challenges them to make sushi from scratch and Griff's Mum whips up a cream cake. Griff Rhys Jones and Nigel Slater find themselves out of their depth when Griff's daughter challenges them to make sushi from scratch, Griff's Mum whips up a cream cake and Griff's sailing pal, Bob, reeks havoc on Griff's precious boat as he haphazardly cooks up a surprise breakfast involving reindeer, 100 year old eggs and smoked eel! Comedian and fellow Cambridge graduate Clive Anderson spends quite literally hours making Griff some marmalade, only to remember that Griff doesn't actually like, or eat, the stuff! [S]

Starts 2007-10-02 01:00:00, Ends 2007-10-02 05:00:00 and is on for 240 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2007-06-27 07:15:00, Ends 2007-06-27 07:30:00 and is on for 15 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2007-03-27 17:30:00, Ends 2007-03-27 18:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Actress Alex Kingston talks about her Germanic roots, balancing work commitments with being a mum and moving to Los Angeles to work on the hit series ER and co-star with George Clooney.
Details : Actress Alex Kingston talks about her Germanic roots, balancing work commitments with being a mum and moving to Los Angeles to work on the hit series ER and co-star with George Clooney.

Starts 2008-07-11 07:30:00, Ends 2008-07-11 07:45:00 and is on for 15 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2008-01-06 06:50:00, Ends 2008-01-06 07:00:00 and is on for 10 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2007-03-28 17:30:00, Ends 2007-03-28 18:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Keith Allen discusses his eventful life and career as he talks about his kids, relationships and tries to create the perfect Yorkshire pudding.
Details : Keith Allen discusses his eventful life and career as he talks about his kids, relationships and tries to create the perfect Yorkshire pudding.

Starts 2007-03-29 17:30:00, Ends 2007-03-29 18:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Brenda Blethyn talks to Nigel Slater about growing up as one of nine children in a time of rationing, affectionately remembering a chaotic and happy household.
Details : Brenda Blethyn talks to Nigel Slater about growing up as one of nine children in a time of rationing, affectionately remembering a chaotic and happy household.

Starts 2007-03-30 17:30:00, Ends 2007-03-30 18:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2007-03-31 10:30:00, Ends 2007-03-31 11:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC One

Starts 2007-03-27 17:30:00, Ends 2007-03-27 18:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Torchwood star John Barrowman is Nigel Slater's guest. He is moved when his parents in Florida rustle up a banana cake from his childhood, and there are foody messages from his brother and sister.
Details : Torchwood star John Barrowman is Nigel Slater's guest. He is moved when his parents in Florida rustle up a banana cake from his childhood, and there are foody messages from his brother and sister.

Starts 2007-07-28 10:30:00, Ends 2007-07-28 11:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC One

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Griff Rhys Jones is Nigel Slater's guest, and they find themselves out of their depth when Griff's daughter challenges them to make sushi from scratch. And Griff's mum whips up a cream cake.
Details : Griff Rhys Jones is Nigel Slater's guest, and they find themselves out of their depth when Griff's daughter challenges them to make sushi from scratch. And Griff's mum whips up a cream cake.

Starts 2007-08-04 10:30:00, Ends 2007-08-04 11:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC One

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Angela Griffin: Actress Angela Griffin talks about her humble origins and how she dealt with fame at the age of 16 as her friends Lisa Faulkner and Amanda Holden cook up a storm.
Details : Angela Griffin: Actress Angela Griffin talks about her humble origins and how she dealt with fame at the age of 16 as her friends Lisa Faulkner and Amanda Holden cook up a storm. Nigel Slater hosts a chat show which explores the lives and loves of celebrities through their personal experiences of food. Star of Coronation Street, Waterloo Road and Cutting It, Angela Griffin reveals her humble origins and her rise to fame by the age of 16. Her friend and co-star from Holby City, Lisa Faulkner cooks up memories of them being party girls together in Manchester. [S]

Starts 2007-08-18 10:30:00, Ends 2007-08-18 11:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC One

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Nigel Slater hosts the show which explores the lives of celebrities through their food experiences. Supermodel Sophie Dahl reveals what life was like as Roald Dahl's grand daughter.
Details : Nigel Slater hosts the show which explores the lives of celebrities through their food experiences. Supermodel Sophie Dahl reveals what life was like as Roald Dahl's grand daughter. Nigel Slater hosts the show which explores the lives of celebrities through their food experiences. Supermodel Sophie Dahl reveals what life was like as Roald Dahl's grand daughter. She recalls how she first stumbled across fashion stylist Isabella Blow, and talks candidly about how she never considered herself to be on the large side when she first started modeling. Her brother Luke sends an affectionate message from their grandfather's home, recalling the ways in which Sophie has always been a mother to him over the years, whilst cooking a childhood recipe created by Roald Dahl. [S]

Starts 2008-05-28 17:30:00, Ends 2008-05-28 18:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Nigel Slater hosts a chat show exploring the lives of celebrities through their food experiences. Sanjeev Bhaskar is challenged to make an entire Chinese takeaway menu.
Details : Nigel Slater hosts a chat show exploring the lives of celebrities through their food experiences. Sanjeev Bhaskar is challenged to make an entire Chinese takeaway menu.

Starts 2008-05-30 17:30:00, Ends 2008-05-30 18:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Hollywood actress Thandie Newton talks to Nigel Slater about dating Brad Pitt and how her life has been a strange fusion of Cornwall and Zimbabwe, while her mum and dad make her a Cornish pasty.
Details : Hollywood actress Thandie Newton talks to Nigel Slater about dating Brad Pitt and how her life has been a strange fusion of Cornwall and Zimbabwe, while her mum and dad make her a Cornish pasty. Hollywood actress Thandie Newton talks to Nigel Slater about dating Brad Pitt and how her life has been a strange fusion of Cornwall and Zimbabwe. She's surprised by a message from her mum and dad who make her a Cornish pasty, while her best friend rustles up Oysters Rockefeller. And comic actor, Ben Miller, challenges Thandie and Nigel to make pancakes and an American breakfast. [S]

Starts 2008-10-02 19:00:00, Ends 2008-10-02 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2008-06-04 17:30:00, Ends 2008-06-04 18:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Over the food of her life, Meera Syal tells Nigel about how, as a rather overweight, unattractive youth with a twitch, she was an inveterate scrapper at school.
Details : Over the food of her life, Meera Syal tells Nigel about how, as a rather overweight, unattractive youth with a twitch, she was an inveterate scrapper at school. Over the food of her life, Meera Syal tells Nigel about how, as a rather overweight, unattractive youth with a twitch, she was an inveterate scrapper at school. She reveals how she writes all her own roles because its boring being repeatedly asked to be a shop keeper, a wife in an arranged marriage... or a terrorist! Meera's best friend Jo Brand gives an anti-cookery lesson making bangers, mash and beans for Meera; buddy Richard E Grant challenges Meera to make a bread and butter pud, and reveals how eating at Meera's pad is a mealy-mouthed affair! [S]

Starts 2008-10-03 13:15:00, Ends 2008-10-03 14:00:00 and is on for 45 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2008-06-05 17:30:00, Ends 2008-06-05 18:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Nigel Slater explores the lives of celebrities through their experiences of food. Denis Lawson talks about why he became an actor, while his mum remembers his teenage fashion faux pas.
Details : Nigel Slater explores the lives of celebrities through their experiences of food. Denis Lawson talks about why he became an actor, while his mum remembers his teenage fashion faux pas. Nigel Slater explores the lives of celebrities through their experiences of food. Denis Lawson talks about why he became an actor, while his mum remembers his teenage fashion faux pas and makes his childhood tatties. Friend and actor Hilton McRae causes havoc in the kitchen as he reveals how Denis was only any good in Holby City once he lost his bouffant hair do; and friend John Gordon Sinclair describes Denis as being so talented he is actually 'horrible' before challenging Denis and Nigel to make a Moroccan Pigeon Pie. [S]

Starts 2008-10-04 10:00:00, Ends 2008-10-04 10:30:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2008-06-06 17:30:00, Ends 2008-06-06 18:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Simon Nye, creator of Men Behaving Badly, challenges Neil to cook an omelette blindfolded. Plus Neil talks candidly about his childhood in care homes and being separated from his brother.
Details : Simon Nye, creator of Men Behaving Badly, challenges Neil to cook an omelette blindfolded. Plus Neil talks candidly about his childhood in care homes and being separated from his brother. Simon Nye, creator of Men Behaving Badly, challenges Neil to cook an omelette blindfolded. Neil talks candidly about his childhood in care homes, being separated from his brother - and his relationship with the tabloids. Actor friends Adrian Dunbar and Charlie Lawson revisit their college days making a riotous gourmet cheese on toast, and Neil's long term buddy and co-star from Waterloo Road, Philip Martin Brown, remembers when Neil was keen on doing robotic dances to impress the ladies! [S]

Starts 2008-10-15 03:00:00, Ends 2008-10-15 05:00:00 and is on for 120 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2008-06-10 17:30:00, Ends 2008-06-10 18:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Over chicken and chips, Timothy Spall remembers his childhood and his fight to overcome leukaemia. Actor Sam Neill bakes him a salmon, while his family prepare Christmas lunch. With Nigel Slater.
Details : Over chicken and chips, Timothy Spall remembers his childhood and his fight to overcome leukaemia. Actor Sam Neill bakes him a salmon, while his family prepare Christmas lunch. With Nigel Slater. Over chicken and chips, actor Timothy Spall remembers himself as a 'fat, lazy, useless' child, and shares in his fight to overcome leukaemia. Tim's family surprise him by rustling up Christmas lunch in his honour, while fellow actor Sam Neil bakes Tim a salmon, and Kenneth Cranham challenges him and Nigel to make steak and kidney pie. [S]

Starts 2008-10-18 07:30:00, Ends 2008-10-18 08:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

Starts 2008-06-12 17:30:00, Ends 2008-06-12 18:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Two

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Domestic goddess Nigella Lawson tells her life story through food. Nigel Slater and Nigella recreate the Jam Roly Poly Pudding that Nigella used to cook for her mum.
Details : Domestic goddess Nigella Lawson tells her life story through food. Nigel Slater and Nigella recreate the Jam Roly Poly Pudding that Nigella used to cook for her mum.

Starts 2008-07-08 01:35:00, Ends 2008-07-08 02:05:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC One

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Love Soup star Tamsin Greig reveals how she hates talking about food at dinner parties, remembers her dad's random style of cooking, and attempts to make jam doughnuts with Nigel Slater.
Details : Love Soup star Tamsin Greig reveals how she hates talking about food at dinner parties, remembers her dad's random style of cooking, and attempts to make jam doughnuts with Nigel Slater.

Starts 2008-07-10 02:25:00, Ends 2008-07-10 02:55:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC One

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Nigel Slater hosts a chat show exploring the lives of celebrities through their food experiences. Sanjeev Bhaskar is challenged to make a Chinese takeaway menu.
Details : Nigel Slater hosts a chat show exploring the lives of celebrities through their food experiences. Sanjeev Bhaskar is challenged to make a Chinese takeaway menu.

Starts 2008-07-11 01:50:00, Ends 2008-07-11 02:20:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC One

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Eating his way back through time, Rory Bremner shares in the highs and lows of being one of the UK's leading impersonators, including the constant pressure to be funny when not on TV.
Details : Eating his way back through time, Rory Bremner shares in the highs and lows of being one of the UK's leading impersonators, including the constant pressure to be funny when not on TV. Eating his way back through time, Rory shares in the highs and lows of being one of the UK's leading impersonators: the constant pressure to be funny when not on TV; how he lost his father at a young age; and how his public school friends used to call him Acne Jock. [S,SL]

Starts 2008-07-14 02:05:00, Ends 2008-07-14 02:35:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC One

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Nigel Slater takes actress Sue Johnston on a nostalgic journey back through her days at The Cavern in Liverpool, eating lemon meringue and hanging out with The Beatles.
Details : Nigel Slater takes actress Sue Johnston on a nostalgic journey back through her days at The Cavern in Liverpool, eating lemon meringue and hanging out with The Beatles. Nigel takes actress Sue Johnston on a nostalgic journey back through her days at The Cavern in Liverpool, eating lemon meringue, hanging out with The Beatles, and discovering boys. Liverpool FC's Jamie Carragher challenges Nigel and Sue to make some chicken and pasta, and fellow actress and friends Maggie Steed and Margot Leicester recreate some dishes from their hippy days in the 70s when Sue was stockpiling food for the 'revolution'. [S,SL]

Starts 2008-07-15 01:50:00, Ends 2008-07-15 02:20:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC One

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Nigel Slater explores the lives and loves of celebrities through their experiences of food. Thandie Newton is challenged with making an American breakfast.
Details : Nigel Slater explores the lives and loves of celebrities through their experiences of food. Thandie Newton is challenged with making an American breakfast.

Starts 2008-07-16 01:35:00, Ends 2008-07-16 02:05:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC One

Starts 2008-07-17 02:00:00, Ends 2008-07-17 02:30:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC One

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Nigel Slater explores the lives of celebrities through their experiences of food. Jo Brand talks about her rebellious teenage years, and her mum cooks Jo's favourite pie from her childhood.
Details : Nigel Slater explores the lives of celebrities through their experiences of food. Jo Brand talks about her rebellious teenage years, and her mum cooks Jo's favourite pie from her childhood.

Starts 2008-07-21 01:35:00, Ends 2008-07-21 02:05:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC One

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Simon Nye, creator of Men Behaving Badly, challenges Neil Morrissey to cook an omelette blindfolded. Plus Neil talks about his childhood in care homes and being separated from his brother.
Details : Simon Nye, creator of Men Behaving Badly, challenges Neil Morrissey to cook an omelette blindfolded. Plus Neil talks about his childhood in care homes and being separated from his brother. Simon Nye, creator of Men Behaving Badly, challenges Neil Morrissey to cook an omelette blindfolded. Neil talks candidly about his childhood in care homes, being separated from his brother - and his relationship with the tabloids. Actor friends Adrian Dunbar and Charlie Lawson revisit their college days making a riotous gourmet cheese on toast, and Neil's long term buddy and co-star from Waterloo Road, Philip Martin Brown, remembers when Neil was keen on doing robotic dances to impress the ladies! [S,SL]

Starts 2008-07-22 01:05:00, Ends 2008-07-22 01:35:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC One

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Over chicken and chips, Timothy Spall remembers his childhood and his fight to overcome leukaemia. Actor Sam Neill bakes him a salmon, while his family prepare Christmas lunch.
Details : Over chicken and chips, Timothy Spall remembers his childhood and his fight to overcome leukaemia. Actor Sam Neill bakes him a salmon, while his family prepare Christmas lunch. Over chicken and chips, actor Timothy Spall remembers himself as a 'fat, lazy, useless' child, and shares in his fight to overcome leukaemia. Tim's family surprise him by rustling up Christmas lunch in his honour, while fellow actor Sam Neil bakes Tim a salmon, and Kenneth Cranham challenges him and Nigel to make steak and kidney pie. [S,SL]

Starts 2008-07-23 01:05:00, Ends 2008-07-23 01:35:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC One

A Taste of My Life
Summary : Liz Smith talks to Nigel Slater about her success later in life, while friend Paul O'Grady challenges Nigel to make Liz a traditional trifle and Ricky Tomlinson rustles up a ploughman's lunch.
Details : Liz Smith talks to Nigel Slater about her success later in life, while friend Paul O'Grady challenges Nigel to make Liz a traditional trifle and Ricky Tomlinson rustles up a ploughman's lunch. Liz Smith talks to Nigel Slater about her life through food. Paul O'Grady challenges Nigel to make Liz Smith a traditional trifle, and co-star from The Royle Family Ricky Tomlinson rustles up a ploughman's lunch. Plus Liz's daughter celebrates her mum's success as a single parent making a chocolate cake. Liz also chats about lost love in the Wrens, the joys of finding success late in life, the loss of her mum at the age of two and the abandonment of her dad at seven years old, as well as sharing her wish for a companion in life, but how not having one has probably spurred her on. [S,SL]

Starts 2008-07-24 01:55:00, Ends 2008-07-24 02:20:00 and is on for 25 minutes and on BBC One

A Taste of My Life
Summary : John Hurt talks to Nigel Slater about his life through his experiences of food. John's brother, a Catholic monk, cooks a dish from their childhood, and John's wife recreates their wedding cake.
Details : John Hurt talks to Nigel Slater about his life through his experiences of food. John's brother, a Catholic monk, cooks a dish from their childhood, and John's wife recreates their wedding cake. John Hurt talks to Nigel Slater about his life through his experiences of food. He reveals his softer side, sharing in his brutal public school experiences, remembering how his mum was a bit of a snob, and how he was always being caught out as a naughty child. Hollywood actor Elijah Wood challenges John and Nigel to bake some pizzas; John's brother, a Catholic monk, cooks a dish from their childhood in his monastery; and John's wife recreates their wedding cake. [S]

Starts 2008-11-01 11:30:00, Ends 2008-11-01 12:00:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC One

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