The Naked Chef
| The Naked Chef | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Patricia Llewellyn |
| Developed by | Patricia Llewellyn |
| Written by | Patricia Llewellyn |
| Starring | Jamie Oliver |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 25 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Patricia Llewellyn |
| Producers | Nina Davies, Nicola Moody |
| Editors | Michael Peatfield, Ian McGlasham |
| Camera setup | Luke Cardiff, John Sorapure, Richard Hill, Patrick Acum, Mike Sarah |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company | Optomen Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Release | 14 April 1999 – 19 December 2001 |
The Naked Chef is a BBC Two cooking programme starring Jamie Oliver. It debuted in April 1999, and originally ran for three series plus three Christmas specials, and was produced by Optomen Television for the BBC. The show was Oliver's television debut, and was noted for its use of jumpy, close-up camera work, and the presenter's relaxed style.
Each episode took its theme from a social situation or event in Oliver's life, such as a hen night or babysitting. In series 1 and 2, except the Christmas specials, Oliver was filmed cooking at a home paid for by the production company. In series 3, the kitchen locations shifted to other venues.