Throughout history, Can't Cook, Won't Cook has been a topic of great interest and controversy. Since its inception, Can't Cook, Won't Cook has captured the attention of academics, scientists, artists and the curious in general. Its impact on society and people's daily lives is undeniable, generating constant debates and reflections. In this article, we will explore different aspects and perspectives related to Can't Cook, Won't Cook, analyzing its influence in different fields and its evolution over time. Additionally, we will examine how Can't Cook, Won't Cook continues to be relevant today and how it will continue to make its mark in the future.
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| Can't Cook, Won't Cook | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Cooking game show |
| Created by | Bazal Productions |
| Presented by | Ainsley Harriott Kevin Woodford Lesley Waters Richard Cawley Tony Tobin |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 7 |
| No. of episodes | 688 |
| Production | |
| Production location | Pebble Mill Studios[1] |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Production companies | Bazal Midlands and BBC Pebble Mill |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC1 |
| Release | 20 November 1995 – 7 July 2000 |
Can't Cook, Won't Cook is a British cooking game show that aired on BBC1 from 20 November 1995 to 7 July 2000.
Two people, one of whom can't cook and one of whom won't cook, were nominated to appear on the show and under the instruction of a celebrity/world class chef prepare and cook a meal. When the dish was cooked, the nominator would be blindfolded and asked to taste the food. Following this, they would decide whose dish was best. In the event of a tie, the aforementioned chef would decide.
Then once the winner has been decided the walls of the studio open up to reveal a prize (usually a food blender or set of saucepans).
| Series | Start date | End date | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 November 1995[2] | 22 December 1995[3] | 25 |
| 2 | 2 January 1996[4] | 27 March 1996[5] | 64 |
| 29 March 1996[6] | |||
| 23 April 1996[7] | |||
| 3 | 28 March 1996[8] | 166 | |
| 1 April 1996[9] | 22 April 1996[10] | ||
| 24 April 1996[11] | 27 March 1997[12] | ||
| 7 April 1997[13] | |||
| 4 | 1 April 1997[14] | 4 April 1997[15] | 42 |
| 8 April 1997[16] | 4 June 1997[17] | ||
| 5 | 2 September 1997[18] | 15 July 1998[19] | 198 |
| 6 | 24 August 1998[20] | 23 April 1999[21] | 149 |
| 29 June 1999[22] | 7 July 1999[23] | ||
| 7 | 1 June 1999[24] | 4 June 1999[25] | 44 |
| 26 July 1999[26] | 7 July 2000[27] | ||
Season 5 was due to premiere on 1 September 1997,[28] but was postponed due to the death of Diana, Princess of Wales the night before. It was replaced by an extended edition of Breakfast News.[29]