Oliver's Twist facts for kids
This page is about the television cooking show. For the racehorse, see Olivers Twist (horse). For the similarly named novel by Charles Dickens, see Oliver Twist.
Quick facts for kids Oliver's Twist |
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| Created by | Fresh One Productions |
| Directed by | Brain Klein |
| Presented by | Jamie Oliver |
| Opening theme | "Just the Start" by Scarlet Division |
| Ending theme | "Just the Start" (instrumental) |
| Composer(s) | Leigh Haggerwood |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 52 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Andrew Conrad (series 2) |
| Producer(s) | Simon Willis (series 1) Rowan Beacon (series 2) |
| Production location(s) | London, England |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | Food Network BBC Two (repeats) |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
| Original release | 14 May 2002 – 3 April 2004 |
Oliver's Twist was a fun cooking TV show that started in 2002. It starred the famous chef Jamie Oliver. The show's name is a clever play on the classic book Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.
After his first popular show, The Naked Chef, Jamie Oliver created Oliver's Twist. This new show was made to be shown outside the UK. It became a huge hit, airing in over 70 countries! This helped Jamie Oliver become well-known all around the world.
Making the Show
The show was made by Jamie Oliver's own company, Fresh One Productions. They created a total of 52 episodes.
All the music for Oliver's Twist was written by Leigh Haggerwood. The main theme song, "Just the Start," was performed by a band called Scarlet Division. Jamie Oliver himself has been the drummer for this band since 1989!
Episode Adventures
The show had two main parts, called series. Each episode featured Jamie cooking for different people or for special events.
Series 1 (2002–03)
25 Chocolate
| Ep. (by no. and name) | Original air date | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Fish and Chips at home | 14 May 2002 | Jamie teaches American university students how to make classic British foods like spotted dick and fish and chips. |
| 2 Copper's Curries | 21 May 2002 | Jamie cooks spicy dishes like mango lassi and monkfish for a police officer. |
| 3 Scrumptious and Sinful | 28 May 2002 | Jamie prepares fancy meals like tagliatelle with saffron and seafood for models. |
| 4 Great Packed Lunches | 4 June 2002 | Jamie makes tasty lunch items such as meatballs and calzone for two boys. |
| 5 Kitchen Virgins | 11 June 2002 | Jamie cooks big, hearty meals for builders. |
| 6 Singletons | 18 June 2002 | Jamie shows women how to cook impressive meals for friends or special people. |
| 7 ABBA Mania | 25 June 2002 | Jamie cooks for a band that loves to dress up and sing like ABBA. |
| 8 Late Night Snacks | 2 July 2002 | Jamie meets two comedians and introduces them to quick and easy snacks. |
| 9 More than just a Lettuce Leaf | 9 July 2002 | Jamie cooks exciting vegetarian meals for his magician friend and his friends. |
| 10 Big Grub for Big Boys | 16 July 2002 | Jamie makes a big meal, including chicken cooked in milk, for rugby players from Wasps RFC. |
| 11 Painting Party | 2 October 2002 | Jamie makes paella for his friends, including his best friend Jimmy Doherty. |
| 12 Tiger | 8 October 2002 | Jamie serves afternoon tea to his granny, who he calls Tiger, and her friends. |
| 13 First Date | 15 October 2002 | Jamie helps his sister-in-law Lisa prepare a wonderful meal for her date. |
| 14 Halloween | 22 October 2002 | Jamie cooks spooky, fun Halloween-themed food for children. |
| 15 Suppliers Surprise | 30 October 2002 | Jamie treats his food suppliers from Borough Market to a meat-focused dinner. |
| 16 Scarlet Division | 5 November 2002 | Jamie gets his band, Scarlet Division, together for a jam session and cooks for them. |
| 17 The Bill | 12 November 2002 | Jamie cooks a hot and spicy feast for actors from the police TV show The Bill. |
| 18 Bon Voyage | 23 November 2002 | Jamie cooks a special farewell meal for his friend Jamie Smith, who is traveling for a year. |
| 19 Christmas | 3 December 2002 | Jamie prepares a festive Christmas meal for his office production team. |
| 20 Wedding | 18 January 2003 | Jamie cooks all the food for his friend Paula's wedding celebration. |
| 21 Football Breakfast | 21 January 2003 | Jamie makes breakfast for his friends, including Jimmy, before they watch a World Cup football match. |
| 22 Wild City | 25 January 2003 | Jamie and his mentor Gennaro explore London to find ingredients for lunch. |
| 23 Wimbledon | 30 January 2003 | Jamie cooks a summer-themed meal for his wife and mother-in-law while they watch the Wimbledon tennis final. |
| 24 Friends United | 5 February 2003 | Jamie organizes a fun reunion with some of his old school friends. |
| 12 February 2003 | Jamie prepares chocolate-themed food for the babysitters while he and his wife go out. | |
| 26 Bollywood | 19 February 2003 | Jamie cooks an Indian meal for his friend Poppy, a Bollywood dancer, and her dance group. |
Series 2 (2003–04)
| Ep. (by no. and name) | Original air date | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Flash in the Pan | 14 May 2003 | Jamie and his best friend Jimmy Doherty cook a frittata on a camping stove and other easy dishes. |
| 2 An Englishman and An Irishman | 21 May 2003 | Jamie and Irish chef Richard Corrigan swap recipes and cook for each other. |
| 3 Jamie and the King | 28 May 2003 | Jamie cooks foods that Elvis used to love for his friend, an Elvis impersonator. |
| 4 Veg Out | 4 June 2003 | Jamie shops at Borough Market and cooks a delicious roast chicken with roasted vegetables. |
| 5 A Very British BBQ | 11 June 2003 | Jamie plans an indoor BBQ for Australian chefs because it's raining outside. |
| 6 My New Kitchen | 18 June 2003 | Jamie's new stove needs fixing, so he cooks new dishes for his friend Andy who repairs it. |
| 7 Jamie's Soup Kitchen | 25 June 2003 | Jamie invites two young cooks from his restaurant, Fifteen, to try different kinds of soup. |
| 8 Carnival Brazi | 9 July 2003 | Jamie learns to make a famous Brazilian stew called feijoada from his Brazilian pot washer. |
| 9 Pasta and the Master | 16 July 2003 | Jamie and Gennaro Contaldo make fresh pasta and different versions of spaghetti. |
| 10 World on a Plate | 23 July 2003 | Jamie and Kiwi chef Peter Gordon cook exciting "fusion food" dishes together. |
| 11 The Boat Trip | 8 October 2003 | Jamie prepares a special farewell meal, including a lobster club sandwich and Eton Mess, for his friend Brian. |
| 12 Birthday boy | 15 October 2003 | Jamie celebrates his 28th birthday by cooking lamb, potato salad, and roasted fish in his hometown. |
| 13 The Night Shift | 22 October 2003 | Jamie works with the baker at his restaurant, Fifteen, to create different baked goods like bread and pizza. |
| 14 Jamie and the Soccer Girls | 5 November 2003 | Jamie makes tasty tapas for his neighbor's ladies' football team after their game. |
| 15 Daddy's Girl | 12 November 2003 | Jamie spends the weekend with his young daughter Poppy, making fruit lollipops and Moroccan stew. |
| 16 Health Kick | 8 January 2004 | Jamie gets healthy eating advice and cooks a health-conscious lunch with steamed fish and fruit salad. |
| 17 New Kids on the Block | 14 January 2003 | Jamie invites new students from his restaurant, Fifteen, to his flat and cooks a beef fillet and lemon tart. |
| 18 Late Night Munchies | 21 January 2004 | After work, Jamie invites chefs to his place for Philly steak sandwiches and popcorn. |
| 19 George's Day Off | 28 January 2004 | Jamie cooks a tropical feast for his favorite fishmonger, George, and his family. |
| 20 Chocoholic | 11 February 2004 | Jamie visits a chocolate shop for inspiration and cooks dishes like chocolate risotto and chocolate dessert. |
| 21 East Meets West | 18 February 2004 | Jamie cooks Japanese-inspired dishes like gyozas and shabu-shabu for two friends visiting from Japan. |
| 22 The Big Cheese | 25 February 2004 | Jamie learns about cheeses at a cheese shop and then cooks baked goat's cheese and cheesy potatoes. |
| 23 Jekka the Herb Lady | 4 March 2004 | Jamie visits a herb grower, then uses fresh herbs to cook steak, potato salad, and a bread salad. |
| 24 The Session | 20 March 2004 | After band practice, Jamie cooks for his band, Scarlet Division, making pineapple curry and onion bhajis. |
| 25 Peter's Party | 24 March 2004 | Jamie cooks party food like chicken kebabs and smoked salmon bagels for his friend Peter's birthday. |
| 26 Picnic in the Park | 3 April 2004 | For the season finale, Jamie prepares a delicious picnic with chicken baked in pastry and green salad. |
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