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Great Food Live was a fun British TV show all about food! It used to be called Good Food Live. The show aired on a channel called UKTV Food, which is part of the UKTV Network. It ran for several years, from 2001 to 2007.

The main host of Great Food Live was Jeni Barnett. Every day, a different chef would join her as a co-host. They would share amazing recipes and cooking tips.

About Great Food Live

Great Food Live was a "magazine programme." This means it was like a TV magazine, with different sections and topics. It was a very popular show for people who loved cooking and learning about food.

What Was the Show About?

The show was packed with exciting things for food lovers. Guest chefs would show viewers how to make delicious dishes step-by-step. Viewers could even call in with their questions!

The show also featured special guests, sometimes even celebrities. They would talk about different topics, like new food products or unique ingredients. There were also segments about drinks and specialty foods.

Who Hosted the Show?

Jeni Barnett was the friendly face who hosted the show every day. She was joined by many talented chefs. Some of the first co-hosts included Simon Rimmer, Paul Hollywood, Ed Baines, and Paul Merrett.

Later on, other well-known chefs also joined the show. These included Antony Worrall Thompson, Brian Turner, Sophie Grigson, and Alan Coxon. Each chef brought their own unique style and recipes to the show.

When Did It Air?

Great Food Live was on TV for six years, from 2001 until 2007. The very last episode aired on April 6, 2007.

After Great Food Live ended, a new food show took its place. This new show was called Market Kitchen. It started just a few days later, on April 16, 2007. Market Kitchen featured new hosts like Tana Ramsay, Tom Parker Bowles, Rachel Allen, Matthew Fort, and Matt Tebbutt.

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