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S4 EP3: Jamie Oliver on public feuds, chopping his finger off on live TV, and his controversial jerk rice
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In this episode, Louis is joined by celebrity chef and best–selling cookbook author, Jamie Oliver. Jamie tells Louis about his public feuds with Gordon Ramsey and Anthony Bourdain, chopping part of his finger off on live TV, and why his jerk rice caused such a stir. Plus, Louis provides some recipe tips…
Warnings: Strong language, as well as discussion around food production that may upset some listeners. Visit spotify.com/resources for information and resources.
Links/Attachments:
TV Show: ‘The Naked Chef’ (1999) – BBC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-CeoHHDYw8
TV Show: ‘Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends’ (1998) – BBC (UK only)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006w7gn/louis-therouxs-weird-weekends
Jamie’s Italian
https://italian.jamieoliver-rg.com/
Book: Simply Jamie, Jamie Oliver (2024)
https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/books/simply-jamie
TV Show: ‘Jamie’s Kitchen’ (2002) – Channel 4
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0358844/
TV Show: ‘Jamie’s School Dinners’ (2005) – Channel 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG66rKiNkw4
‘Lads, Gak and Union Jacks: The Oral History of ‘Cool Britannia’’ - Vice
https://www.vice.com/en/article/lads-gak-and-union-jacks-the-oral-history-of-cool-britannia/
Song: ‘Jiggle Jiggle’, Louis Theroux and Duke & Jones (2022)
https://open.spotify.com/artist/016Rz5DsXUPPxosNTZLYcv
TV Show: ‘Only Fools and Horses’ (1981 - 2003) – BBC (not available to watch)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006xthd
Harvey’s, London (1987 – 1993)
Book: White Heat, Marco Pierre White (1990)
Book: Kitchen Confidential, Anthony Bourdain (2000)
‘Jamie Oliver’s Empire Collapses as 22 UK Restaurants Close’ – The Guardian
Book: The Naked Chef, Jamie Oliver (1999)