The F Word (British TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The F Word |
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| Genre | Food magazine/Cooking show |
| Starring | Gordon Ramsay Giles Coren (Series 1–2) Janet Street Porter (Series 2–5) |
| Opening theme | "The F Word" by Babybird |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 51 (Series 1–5) |
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| Running time | 44 minutes |
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| Original network | Channel 4 |
| Original release | 27 October 2005 – 7 January 2010 |
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| Related shows | The F Word (American TV series) |
The F Word (also known as Gordon Ramsay's F Word) was a popular British cookery program hosted by famous chef Gordon Ramsay. The show covered many different topics about food. It taught viewers how to cook, explored interesting food trends, and even showed how food gets from the farm to our plates. The show was made by Optomen Television and was shown every week on Channel 4 in the UK. The theme song for the series was "The F-Word" by the band Babybird.
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About the Show
Each episode of The F Word took place in a special restaurant where Gordon Ramsay cooked a three-course meal for 50 guests. These guests often included famous people who would chat with Ramsay, take part in cooking challenges, or even have cook-offs against him.
The show also had other fun parts. It looked at unusual foods, showed Ramsay helping families learn to cook and eat healthier, and featured him demonstrating recipes for viewers at home. A special part of the show followed Ramsay as he raised animals like livestock or poultry over the series. These animals were then served to the restaurant guests in the final episode, helping people understand where their food comes from.
Series 1: Get Women Back in the Kitchen
The first series focused on a campaign called "Get Women Back in the Kitchen." Gordon Ramsay visited homes across England to help women improve their cooking skills. The Times food critic Giles Coren and food writer Rachel Cooke were also part of the show. They reported on unique food trends and healthy eating.
In each episode, two or three young chefs, called commis, competed for a chance to work in one of Ramsay's restaurants. Gordon Ramsay also raised turkeys in his own garden. He wanted his children to learn more about where their food comes from. Chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall often gave advice on raising these free-range turkeys. The turkeys were even named after other famous chefs!
Series 2: Sunday Lunch Focus
The second series highlighted the importance of Sunday lunch. Ramsay taught families how to prepare this traditional meal regularly. From this series onwards, the restaurant had 50 paying customers served by a team of amateur cooks. If guests didn't like their food, they didn't have to pay for it.
Janet Street-Porter joined the show as a regular reporter, exploring different food topics. The celebrity cooking challenge changed from just puddings to a general cooking competition. Gordon Ramsay also raised pigs in his garden, naming them Trinny and Susannah. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall returned to offer advice on raising the pigs. This series was shown later in the evening, so Ramsay's famous strong language was no longer bleeped out.
Series 3: Fast Food Can Be Good Food
This series had a campaign called "Fast food doesn't have to mean junk food." Gordon Ramsay showed people how to make a quick and easy supper in under 30 minutes. The goal was to help families avoid ordering takeaways or relying on pre-made meals.
The best amateur cooking team each week got to cook at Ramsay's fancy restaurant at Claridge's in the final episode. Ramsay also raised two lambs, named Charlotte and Gavin, in his garden. The series also searched for a new "Fanny Cradock" (a famous British cook from the past), and Ravinder Bhogal was chosen.
Series 4: Celebrity Family Cooks
In this series, the weekly amateur cooking team included a celebrity and their family members. Janet Street-Porter took on the task of raising veal calves, named Elton and David, on a farm in North Yorkshire. Food writer Tom Parker Bowles appeared in two episodes. In one, he visited Sardinia to try a unique local cheese. In another, he tried to cook a whole pig.
Series 5: Britain's Best Local Restaurant
The fifth series started in 2009 and focused on finding "Britain's best local restaurant." Over 10,000 restaurants were nominated, and this was narrowed down to 18 finalists, representing nine different types of food. The restaurants then served their best dishes to a panel of diners. The semi-finals were held at Ramsay's main restaurant on Royal Hospital Road in Chelsea.
The F Word in the U.S.
A version of The F Word also came to the United States in 2017. This show was broadcast live and featured surprise guests, important people, and families from across the U.S. competing in cooking challenges. It premiered on Fox.
Where the Show Was Broadcast
The F Word was shown in many countries around the world, including Australia, Canada, Finland, Ireland, and the United States. In South Korea, the show was even given a new name: Cook-King.
Images for kids
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The official logo for The F Word TV show.
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Gordon Ramsay, the host of The F Word.
See also
In Spanish: The F Word para niños
