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Chef! - The Complete Collection (Series 1-3) | 
 enlarge | Director: John Birkin
Actors: Lenny Henry, Claire Skinner
Studio: BBC Warner
Category: DVD
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Rating:  54 reviews
Sales Rank: 10235
Format: Box Set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 3
Running Time: 582 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.5 x 1.8
MPN: WARDE2228D
ISBN: 1419807390
UPC: 794051222824
EAN: 9781419807398
ASIN: B0009NSCTY
Release Date: August 30, 2005
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Product Description
Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 09/27/2005 Run time: 582 minutes Rating: Nr
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Hungry for a laugh? The BBC serves up more than a few chuckles in this engaging sitcom about imperious chef Gareth Blackstock (Lenny Henry), a stern taskmaster who runs his kitchen with an iron fist, a lightning tongue, and a silver palate. The show combines some of the best elements of episodic drama and zany comedy, generously seasoned with sensual splashes of fine French cuisine. (Picture Julia Child crossed with Fawlty Towers' John Cleese following a script by the creators of thirtysomething and you get the general idea.) Blackstock is a brilliant, egotistical black chef running an all-white kitchen--until, that is, his wife maneuvers him into hiring an old school chum. Challenges mount as the restaurant faces bankruptcy and Blackstock decides to risk everything to buy it. Could fulfilling his dream wind up costing the king of the kitchen his home and savings? Supported by a talented ensemble cast, the dramatic story arc develops gradually enough to keep viewers wanting more, while individual episodes rest on more traditional sitcom gags--like when the new apprentice chef loses a Band-Aid somewhere in the kitchen but can't tell which gourmet dish it landed in. Later, Blackstock, the ultimate perfectionist, devises his most perfect mouthwatering meal and scours the shady underside of England's green and pleasant countryside for the perfect closer... the king of cheeses, an illegal unpasteurized stilton. Gradually the supporting characters are given more room to grow--especially charming young Everton (Roger Griffiths), the bumbling, insecure prep cook. When Blackstock's boorish Jamaican father (Oliver Samuels) browbeats the "serious professional" into abandoning haute cuisine for a night featuring Caribbean food, it's Everton's legendary dumplings that save the day. (Watching him carefully prepare his Guinness punch might be worth the price of the set alone.) Those expecting the surreal hysteria of Monty Python or similar classic British comedies might not care for Chef's subtleties, but those interested in quality television mixed with fine food and sprinkled with a few decent laughs will be more than satisfied by what this show has to offer. --Grant Balfour
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 One of the Funniest Shows Ever Made January 6, 2009
Sad Professor
Lenny Henry is incredibly funny in this show. His moody, anger-prone Chef Blackstock is a great character. You will end up watching episodes over and over again just to catch all of the excellent insults and threats he hurls at his staff.
Chef, no additives January 5, 2009
Andres E. Solis (Miami, FL USA)
This is just a collection of the original BBC show. There are no extras, just the show. I really wish they would have remastered it, but that doesn't really subtract from the series. Maybe a remastered version on blu-ray? :)
Excellent! October 16, 2008
Lavinia (Frederick, Maryland)
I received the dvd package in a couple of days, well wrapped and in good order. I bought the "CHEF!" series as a gift, so I did not view them, however, when I hear from my giftee, I will let you know. Thanks
The Most Erudite Chef Ever! October 14, 2008
M. T. Montelibano (Alexandria, VA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The great thing about this series is the dialogue: a wide range of vocabulary with impeccable pronunciation! In addition, the supportive cast has personalities ahead of its time. A female sous-chef, an independent managerial spouse and a Jamaican kitchen person. The relationship between the chef and his spouse shows how a couple can have violent disagreements and still make it obvious they love each other. Too bad it didn't go beyond three seasons!
Another BBC Best September 15, 2008
I. A. Skinner (Portland, OR)
Excellent series of BBC shows with sharp-witted humor and very good actors on one of the most popular subjects, cooking.
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