Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip |
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| Genre | Travel and Food |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 9 (+ 3 Specials) |
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| Running time | 60 minutes (inc. adverts) 75 minutes (specials) (inc. adverts) |
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| Distributor | Objective Media Group |
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| Original network | ITV ITV HD |
| Picture format | SDTV HDTV 1080i |
| Original release | 11 October 2018 – present |
Gordon Gino and Fred: Road Trip is a fun British TV show about travel and food. It first aired in the United Kingdom on ITV and ITV HD. In the show, three famous friends – chefs Gordon Ramsay and Gino D'Acampo, and restaurant expert Fred Sirieix – go on exciting trips. They visit different countries and cities, exploring local cultures and trying delicious foods.
The first series started on October 11, 2018. Later, they had a second series called Gordon Gino & Fred: American Road Trip in 2020. The third series, Gordon Gino & Fred Go Greek, came out in 2021. Sometimes, in other countries, the first series is known as Gordon, Gino & Fred: The Ultimate Road Trip.
Because the show was so popular, ITV decided in 2020 to make three more series and three more Christmas special episodes!
About the Series
This section shows a quick look at all the different series and special episodes of the show.
| Series | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| Christmas Special (2017) | 21 December 2017 | |||
| 1 | 3 | 11 October 2018 | 25 October 2018 | |
| Christmas Special (2019) | 23 December 2019 | |||
| 2 | 4 | 4 April 2020 | 23 April 2020 | |
| Christmas Special (2020) | 16 December 2020 | |||
| 3 | 2 | 28 September 2021 | 4 October 2021 | |
Episode Guide
Christmas Special (2017): Great Christmas Roast
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Title | Produced by | Directed by | Original air date | Viewers (millions) |
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| 4 | "Great Christmas Roast" | Tom Jackson | Sam Campbell | 21 December 2017 | 3.24 | |
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For Christmas, Gordon Ramsay and Gino D'Acampo have a cooking challenge. They each create a huge Christmas meal for 100 special guests. It's a fun competition to see who can make the best festive dishes.
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Series 1 (2018): European Adventure
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Title | Produced by | Directed by | Original air date | Viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | 1 | "The Italian Job" | Ben Jessop | Sam Campbell | 11 October 2018 | 4.82 | |
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Gordon, Gino, and Fred start their European trip in Gino's home country, Italy. They need to prepare a big meal for Gino's best friend's vow renewal. They travel in their camper van, gathering ingredients. Gino makes sure they stop for lunch at the oldest pizzeria in Naples.
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| 2 | 2 | "The French Connection" | Ben Jessop | Sam Campbell | 18 October 2018 | 5.32 | |
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Next, the trio heads to Fred's home country, France. Fred is hosting an oyster festival and wants to show his friends the best of France. They visit famous beaches, meet a pony, and Fred even shows off his musical skills.
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| 3 | 3 | "The Highland Fling" | Ben Jessop | Sam Campbell | 25 October 2018 | 5.12 | |
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The last stop is Gordon's birthplace, Scotland. Gordon plans a feast for the chief of his family's clan. He wants everything to be perfect to be welcomed into the clan. They search for Scottish beef and scallops, try the Highland Games, and dress up in kilts.
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Christmas Special (2019): Morocco Trip
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Title | Produced by | Directed by | Original air date | Viewers (millions) |
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| 5 | "Christmas Road Trip: Three Unwise Men" | Emma Taylor | Ben Archard | 23 December 2019 | 4.59 | |
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For Christmas, Gordon, Gino, and Fred travel to Morocco in North Africa. They explore the desert by camel and visit busy markets. Their trip ends with a special Christmas feast inspired by their Moroccan adventures.
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Series 2 (2020): American Road Trip
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Title | Produced by | Directed by | Original air date | Viewers (millions) |
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| 6 | 1 | "The Three Amigos" | Emma Taylor | Ben Archard | 4 April 2020 | 7.65 | |
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The friends head to the United States, starting in Mexico. They try to find the world's best breakfast. Along the way, they join a chili-eating contest, race beach buggies, and watch Mexican wrestling.
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| 7 | 2 | "City Slickers" | Emma Taylor | Ben Archard | 16 April 2020 | 6.93 | |
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Gordon wants to show his friends how big and tasty American food can be. They fly over the Grand Canyon and go fishing in the Colorado River. They also try a very expensive burger in Las Vegas and herd cattle on a ranch. Finally, they have a barbecue cook-off in Los Angeles.
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| 8 | 3 | "Summer of Love" | Emma Taylor | Ben Archard | 16 April 2020 | 7.14 | |
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The trio visits San Francisco, known for its free spirit. They enjoy a hippy afternoon tea, which leads to some funny moments. They also try goat yoga, dig for clams, ride in a hot-air balloon over a vineyard, and make fortune cookies in Chinatown.
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| 9 | 4 | "Brokeback Mountain" | Emma Taylor | Ben Archard | 23 April 2020 | 6.91 | |
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For their last American adventure, the friends go to Texas, a state famous for meat. Gordon wants them to try the best barbecue food. They chop wood, go fishing, and stay in a cabin in the woods. They dress as cowboys in Austin and enjoy a final barbecue feast.
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Christmas Special (2020): Finland Trip
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Title | Produced by | Directed by | Original air date | Viewers (millions) |
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| 10 | "Desperately Seeking Santa" | Charlotte Woolley | Ben Archard | 16 December 2020 | 6.62 | |
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Gordon wants a proper Christmas, so he plans a trip to Lapland, Finland. Gino wants to give Santa a letter from his daughter. Fred hopes to see the Northern Lights. They also try ice swimming, saunas, snowmobiles, and snowball fights while exploring Finnish food.
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Series 3 (2021): Go Greek!
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| 11 | 1 | "Mamma Mia!" | Charlotte Woolley | Ben Archard | 28 September 2021 | 6.31 | |
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Gordon, Gino, and Fred travel to Greece. They learn about Greek food traditions and see the beautiful landscapes. Greece is known as the birthplace of civilization.
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| 12 | 2 | "Clash of the Titans" | Charlotte Woolley | Ben Archard | 4 October 2021 | 5.94 | |
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The friends are in Athens, the capital of Greece, driving a vintage campervan. This city is famous for its history and new ideas in cooking.
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Show Changes in Other Countries
Sometimes, TV shows are changed a bit when they are shown in different countries.
USA Versions
In the USA, the Fox network has shown shorter versions of Gordon Gino and Fred: Road Trip. These special versions are called Gordon Ramsay's Road Trip. For example, in 2021, they showed a two-hour version of the American Road Trip series. They also aired shorter versions of the European trip and the Christmas specials.
DVD Releases
If you want to watch the show at home, the first series of Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip was released on DVD in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2019. This DVD also included the Christmas special from 2019. The second series DVD came out on June 22, 2020.
