Saturday Kitchen 20th Anniversary Special with Amanda Ross

About this episode

Samuel Goldsmith interviews Amanda Ross about the 20th anniversary of Saturday Kitchen and the show's production insights.

Samuel Goldsmith visits the Saturday Kitchen studio to talk with executive producer Amanda Ross about 20 years of the BBC's iconic Saturday morning show. Amanda shares how the production really works — from recipe rehearsals to managing Michelin-starred chefs who can't cook and talk — plus the story behind retiring the Omelette Challenge, launching TV careers, and what's planned for the 20th anniversary special. Includes culinary confessions and quick-fire questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Samuel Goldsmith

Guest: Amanda Ross

Topics covered

• Saturday Kitchen
• cooking
• television production
• Michelin-starred chefs
• culinary confessions
• anniversary special

Keywords

• Saturday Kitchen
• Amanda Ross
• BBC
• cooking show
• Michelin-starred chefs
• Omelette Challenge
• culinary confessions

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Organizations: BBC

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