Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch
Titles card used from 2015–present
Genre	Cooking Entertainment Children
Created by	CBBC Optomen
Written by	Matilda Ramsay
Directed by	Colin
Presented by	Matilda Ramsay
Starring	See Below
Voices of	Matilda Ramsay
Opening theme	"Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch"
Ending theme	"Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch"
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language(s)	English
No. of series	5
No. of episodes	75 (as of 26 July 2019) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Hugh Lawton Paul Ratcliffe Gordon Ramsay Pat Llewellyn Sue Murphy
Production location(s)	Los Angeles (Series 1-3) Cornwall (Series 2, Series 4-present) London (Series 2-Present) Italy (series 4)
Editor(s)	Jonno Paul
Camera setup	Multi camera
Running time	15-20 minutes
Production company(s)	All3Media Studio Ramsay
Release
Original network	CBBC
Picture format	HDTV 1080i
Audio format	Stereo
Original release	14 April 2015 (2015-04-14) – present
Chronology
Related shows	Hell's Kitchen

Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch is a fun British CBBC show about cooking and family adventures. It follows the famous Ramsay family during their summer holidays. The main star is Matilda "Tilly" Ramsay, who loves to cook!

The show first aired on 14 April 2015. The first season showed the Ramsay family enjoying their summer in Los Angeles. Tilly would cook amazing meals for her family to enjoy at home or take out on their adventures.

In 2015, CBBC decided to make a second season. Filming happened in Los Angeles, Cornwall, and London. The first episode of season two came out on 29 April 2016 online and on TV on 6 May 2016. This season ended on 12 August 2016.

A third season was ordered on 19 July 2015. Filming took place in Los Angeles in August 2016. The third season started on 5 May 2017 and finished on 11 August 2017.

On 27 June 2017, a fourth season was announced. Filming began in London in June 2017. Tilly confirmed the fourth season on her Instagram on 17 August 2017. It started airing on 24 April 2018.

A fifth season was filmed in July 2018, with scenes at the Ramsay's Los Angeles home. It aired in 2019.

Show Summary

This show is all about Matilda Ramsay, the daughter of famous chef Gordon Ramsay. It follows her family on their summer holidays, often in Los Angeles. Tilly loves to cook and shares her unique twists on both American and British dishes. She also blogs about her cooking for the CBBC website.

Each episode has a special theme. Tilly cooks a meal that fits the theme for her family. Meanwhile, her siblings – Jack, Megan, and Holly – explore the city. They try new activities and even have fun challenges against each other. The family also spends holidays in the UK, trying out British activities like rock climbing and building rafts.

Meet the Cast

Here are the main people you'll see on Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch.

Key

     = Main cast (They are a main star in that season)

     = Recurring cast (They appear in two or more episodes that season)

Guest Stars

Many famous people have appeared on the show!

Opening Titles

The show's opening sequence has changed over the years.

Season 1 (2015)

In the first season, Tilly opens the front door and welcomes viewers. She introduces her family members one by one around their home. You also see quick clips from the first season.

Seasons 2-3 (2016-2017)

The opening for the second season was shorter. Tilly didn't introduce her family. Instead, the family would talk back to Tilly, and she would make a funny comment about them. This version also showed clips from the second season.

The third season used a similar opening. But this time, Gordon, Holly, Megan, and Tana would say "I'm Matilda" over and over. Then Tilly would appear from behind them and walk into the kitchen. Jack only appeared briefly on Tilly's iPad. Clips from the third season were also shown.

Season 4 (2018)

The fourth season's opening titles got a new look. It starts with a few seconds from the third season's titles. Then it cuts to Tilly watching it on a TV at home. Clips from the fourth season are shown. All the Ramsay family members are in different rooms as Matilda calls them to watch the show on TV.

Where to Watch

Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch first aired on the CBBC channel on 14 April 2015. The first season had different air times on Fridays, with repeats on Saturday mornings.

For the second season, the first episode was available on BBC iPlayer a week before it aired on TV. The show also moved from Fridays to Tuesdays. All 15 episodes aired at the same time slot. Repeats were still shown on Saturday mornings.

The third season started on 5 May 2017, going back to its Friday slot. However, it aired much earlier in the morning, at 7:45 am. Old episodes are still repeated throughout the year on CBBC.

Around the World

The show has been broadcast in many countries around the world.

Country	Broadcaster
Singapore	Asian Food Channel
Australia	ABC Me
Brazil	Globosat
Slovenia	Antenna
Czech Republic	FTV Prima
India	Sky Italia Discovery
United Arab Emirates	Takhayal Entertainment
USA	Universal Kids

For example, it airs in Singapore on the Asian Food Channel and in Australia on the children's channel ABC Me. It also airs in Brazil on Globosat, and in many other places like Asia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, India, and the Middle East.

Season Overview

Episodes Guide

Season 1 (2015)

CBBC announced this new children's cooking show in January 2015. The first season had 15 episodes, each lasting 15 minutes. The first episode aired on 14 April 2015 and the season finished on 21 July 2015. Filming for this season took place in summer 2014 at the Ramsay family's home in Los Angeles. It took about 6 weeks to film.

Season 2 (2016)

In August 2015, it was announced that Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch would get a second season. This season also had 15 episodes, each 15 minutes long, and aired in 2016. Unlike the first season, which was only filmed in Los Angeles, the second season was filmed in Los Angeles, Cornwall, and London. Many guest stars appeared, including James Corden, Cruz Beckham, and the band The Vamps. Filming took place over 6 weeks in summer 2015.

Season 3 (2017)

On 19 July 2016, CBBC ordered a third season of the show. The third season started on 5 May 2017 and ended on 11 August 2017. It also had 15 episodes, each 15 minutes long. Like past seasons, filming happened during the summer holidays when the Ramsay family went to Los Angeles. All the Ramsay family members returned for this season. Filming in Los Angeles finished on 23 August 2016, with more filming happening in the UK.

Season 3 also featured guest stars. In episode 8, America's Got Talent contestant Alondra Santos helped write and sang a song for the Ramsay parents' anniversary dinner. In episode 13, Tilly interviewed three stars from the 2016 movie Pete's Dragon: Bryce Dallas Howard, Aaron Jackson, and Marcus Henderson.

Season 4 (2018)

On 27 June 2017, it was announced that a fourth season of Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch was ordered to air in summer 2018. This season again followed the Ramsay family on their summer holiday. Tilly cooked her favorite foods, and the family went on adventures and challenges. This season also had 15 episodes, each 15 minutes long. All the Ramsay family members returned. Filming started in London at the 2017 London Dragon boat festival.

The fourth season began on 24 April 2018. The show went back to airing in the evening, at 5:25 pm. A change in this season was that Ramsay family friends Emma and Byrom, who had appeared as recurring cast members since the second season, did not return.

Season 5 (2019)

On 10 July, it was confirmed that a fifth season was ordered by CBBC. This news was shared by Victoria Baldesarra, who was a guest star in the fifth season. The fifth season aired in 2019, and all the Ramsay family members returned.

Digi Tilly Online Mini Series

Starting in 2017, short online episodes called "Digi Tilly" became available. These mini-episodes are about 3–4 minutes long. They show Tilly cooking one of her favorite foods.

Awards and Nominations

The show has been recognized with nominations for awards.