Jane Elsdon-Dew
Director
Ready, Steady, Cook (1994)
Specials
Talented chefs battle it out against the clock, creating delicious dishes in 20 minutes
Released Oct. 24, 1994
Episode 30 min
None+
Keywords: tmdb.cooking, tmdb.cookery, imdb.long-running-tv, imdb.2000s, imdb.cooking-show, imdb.chef, imdb.competition + 10 more, imdb.team, imdb.red, imdb.tomato, imdb.green, imdb.pepper, imdb.cookery-game-show, imdb.kitchen, imdb.lifestyle, imdb.cookery, imdb.non-fiction
Production Companies: Bazal, Endemol Productions UK, Cheetah Productions, Remarkable Entertainment
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S0E1 - 1996 Christmas Special
Pauline Quirke and Linda Robson, from Birds of a Feather, join chefs Antony Worrall Thompson and Ainsley Harriott for a festive edition of the cookery challenge. With Fern Britton.
Dec. 28, 1996, midnight
S0E2 - 2000 Poppy Day Special
Ainsley Harriott hosts a Poppy Day special edition of the beat the clock cookery show.
Nov. 10, 2000, midnight
S0E3 - Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (1)
To celebrate today's 1,000th programme, a week of special editions starts with a rematch of two contestants from the very first show.
Dec. 3, 2001, midnight
S0E4 - Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (2)
Further celebrations to mark 1,000 editions of the culinary contest.
Dec. 4, 2001, midnight
S0E5 - Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (3)
Continuing the birthday-themed culinary contest that celebrates 1,000 episodes.
Dec. 5, 2001, midnight
S0E6 - Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (4)
Another themed edition of the culinary challenge with Ainsley Harriott to mark the 1,000th programme.
Dec. 6, 2001, midnight
S0E7 - Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (5)
Another anniversary-flavoured edition of the against-the-clock culinary contest.
Dec. 7, 2001, midnight
S0E8 - Britain's Strongest Men Special
In the first of two specials, two of Britain's strongest men, Glen Ross and Steve Brooks, are asked to create 20-minute meals. Presented by Ainsley Harriott.
Dec. 27, 2001, midnight
S0E9 - CBBC Special
In the second of two specials, CBBC's Michael Underwood and Liam Dolan team up with chefs James Martin and Ross Burden.
Dec. 28, 2001, midnight
S0E10 - 2002 Specials (1)
First of seven editions showing over the holiday fortnight in which Ainsley Harriott reviews the past year in the company of celebrity chefs and guests. Today he is joined by Rhona Cameron and Nell McAndrew.
Dec. 23, 2002, midnight
S0E11 - 2002 Specials (2)
Preeya Kalidas and Raza Jaffrey , stars of smash-hit musical Bombay Dreams, join Ainsley Harriott for a feast from the East.
Dec. 27, 2002, midnight
S0E12 - 2002 Specials (3)
Olympian Tanni Grey-Thompson and marathon man Lloyd Scott join Ainsley Harriott for today's Cook-Off.
Dec. 30, 2002, midnight
S0E13 - 2002 Specials (4)
An edition of the cookery show in which Ainsley Harriott looks back at highlights of the year in the company of celebrity guests.
Dec. 31, 2002, midnight
S0E14 - 2002 Specials (5)
Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell brings his talents to the kitchen in a bid to defeat his presenter wife Beverley Turner.
Jan. 1, 2003, midnight
S0E15 - 2002 Specials (6)
Another edition of the cookery show in which Ainsley Harriott looks back at highlights of the year in the company of more celebrity guests.
Jan. 2, 2003, midnight
S0E16 - 2002 Specials (7)
How to Cook a Tart author Nina Killham guests in the last of this week's looks back over the past year of the against-the-clock culinary contest. With Ainsley Harriot.
Jan. 3, 2003, midnight
S0E17 - Six Nations Special
England rugby internationals Danny Grewcock and Kyran Bracken showcase their culinary capabilities in this Six Nations special.
Feb. 14, 2003, midnight
S0E18 - 2003 Children in Need Special
In a Children in Need special, Pudsey Bear joins chefs Lesley Waters and Antony Worrall Thompson plus Trading Up's Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan.
Nov. 21, 2003, midnight
S0E19 - 2004 Specials (1)
An expert gift wrapper takes on a celebrity stylist.
Dec. 20, 2004, midnight
S0E20 - 2004 Specials (2)
Kevin Woodford and Tony Tobin team up with charity workers for gourmet glory.
Dec. 21, 2004, midnight
S0E21 - 2004 Specials (3)
Jodie Marsh and Lady Isabella Hervey sizzle with Brian Turner and James Martin.
Dec. 22, 2004, midnight
S0E22 - 2004 Specials (4)
With panto stars Sylvester McCoy and Issy van Randwyck.
Dec. 23, 2004, midnight
S0E23 - 2004 Specials (5)
Charlie Dimmock and Tommy Walsh compete.
Dec. 27, 2004, midnight
S0E24 - 2004 Specials (6)
With Jessica Taylor and Kevin Simm from Liberty X.
Dec. 29, 2004, midnight
S0E25 - 2004 Specials (7)
Nicky Haslam and Cleo Rocos join chefs Ross Burden and Phil Vickery.
Dec. 30, 2004, midnight
S0E26 - 2004 Specials (8)
Absolutely Fabulous regulars Helen Lederer and Harriet Thorpe go for gourmet glory.
Dec. 31, 2004, midnight
S0E27 - 2008 Christmas Special - Ray Mears and Matthew Wright
Survival expert Ray Mears and TV presenter Matthew Wright reveal what they'll be tucking into at Christmas, as Ainsley Harriott hosts.
Dec. 22, 2008, midnight
S0E28 - 2008 Christmas Special - Rani Price and Matthew Skilton
TV presenters Rani Price and Matthew Skilton take a break from wildlife watching and sharpen their culinary skills.
Dec. 23, 2008, midnight
S0E29 - 2008 Christmas Special - Esther Rantzen and Rebecca Wilcox
Esther Rantzen and her daughter, TV presenter Rebecca Wilcox, join Ainsley Harriott for a feast of seasonal food.
Dec. 24, 2008, midnight
S0E30 - 2008 Christmas Special - Toyah Willcox and Shauna Lowry
Singer Toyah Willcox and TV presenter Shauna Lowry battle it out to see who'll be Christmas number one in the kitchen.
Dec. 26, 2008, midnight
S0E31 - 2008 Christmas Special - Lee and Casey Mead
Guests Lee Mead, star of Any Dream Will Do, and his brother Casey compete in a family edition of the cookery challenge with Ainsley Harriott.
Dec. 27, 2008, midnight
S0E32 - 2008 Christmas Special - Sir Henry Cooper and Geoff Capes
Former heavyweight boxing champion Sir Henry Cooper and superstrong man Geoff Capes make light work of their kitchen tasks.
Dec. 30, 2008, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 56970 min.
Released: Oct. 24, 1994
Last Air Date: Feb. 2, 2010, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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