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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Chef is a brilliant series, but like most series its brilliance faded in the third season. Once the program returned to cable, I thought I had to buy it. I was disappointed to find that in the middle of the Big Cheese episode some strange editing had taken place, which spoilt it for me. Hopefully my patience will pay off and the BBC will correct this error and produce new box sets......The series is DEF 4/5 STARS....the box set only gets 3
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Possibly the most underrated mainstream BBC comedy ever (Mrs Merton & Malcolm isn't too far behind). Check out the many comments posted under the original single series DVDs if you're not familar. Series 1 (Superb), Series 2 (Very Good), Series 3 (Disappointing) - otherwise it would have been 5 stars! Worth the money for the first two discs alone (just be aware that the classic Big Cheese episode might have been heavily edited for some unknown reason, if the boxed set version has not restored it). Lenny's finest hour, with great writing, supporting cast and an original idea. If you're a bit of a foodie, this comic view from the kitchen is not to be missed. What would Gordon and Marco think?
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Overall,I enjoyed Lenny Henry's exploits as the Tyrannical,Michelin Starred Chef,Gareth Blackstock, with his ranting Mercurial temper,and Well hidden sentimental Heart..I wondered did this Series set out to do for the Kitchens of Eating establishments and their Staff in the 90's what Fawlty Towers did for Hotels in the 70's!..(To say nothing of Inspiring other TV Chefs?!) To take a cooking Analogy,it's a bit of a "Curate's Egg"...good in parts...
Blackstock is a Top of his Game Chef,and the Series starts with him as an Employee of a company owning the restaurant "Le Chateau Anglais" which goes under,and then it develops with He and his Long Suffering Wife Janice taking on the buyout of the place and running it.. then later,having difficulties themselves,they then get bought out by a wealthy Businessman...The constantly changing staff,though reflective of the pressure real kitchen staff work under,doesn't work so well with a sitcom scenario,IMO..it gave the series a bit of a disjointed feel..(Lola/Gustav?)You were getting to know characters,and soon after they were gone,unremarked for the most part,and then replaced.Apart from Gareth's former Schoolmate and friend Everton who came looking for a Job,and stayed for the Run of the Show..The ups and downs of his relationship with Janice as well as the running of the business kept things Moving and for the most part interesting..A few of the highlights for Me would be the Visit from Gareth's estranged Father,and Everton getting centre stage for his knowledge of Caribbean Cuisine to try and impress him, Everton's cousin's Wedding at the Restaurant at the time of a Separation with Janice,and Gareth encountering an old crush again..And Gareth's experience with a TV Crew in his Kitchen! If You've worked in a Restaurant or Kitchen,or wondered what was behind the scenes,this series should (If You wanted it!) bring it all back..
Blackstock is a Top of his Game Chef,and the Series starts with him as an Employee of a company owning the restaurant "Le Chateau Anglais" which goes under,and then it develops with He and his Long Suffering Wife Janice taking on the buyout of the place and running it.. then later,having difficulties themselves,they then get bought out by a wealthy Businessman...The constantly changing staff,though reflective of the pressure real kitchen staff work under,doesn't work so well with a sitcom scenario,IMO..it gave the series a bit of a disjointed feel..(Lola/Gustav?)You were getting to know characters,and soon after they were gone,unremarked for the most part,and then replaced.Apart from Gareth's former Schoolmate and friend Everton who came looking for a Job,and stayed for the Run of the Show..The ups and downs of his relationship with Janice as well as the running of the business kept things Moving and for the most part interesting..A few of the highlights for Me would be the Visit from Gareth's estranged Father,and Everton getting centre stage for his knowledge of Caribbean Cuisine to try and impress him, Everton's cousin's Wedding at the Restaurant at the time of a Separation with Janice,and Gareth encountering an old crush again..And Gareth's experience with a TV Crew in his Kitchen! If You've worked in a Restaurant or Kitchen,or wondered what was behind the scenes,this series should (If You wanted it!) bring it all back..
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Chef! - Complete Series 1-3 Box Set [DVD]
Lenny Henry at his very best.
This is a must see series and if you've never seen it before then get ready for a surprise.
Just brilliant.
This is a must see series and if you've never seen it before then get ready for a surprise.
Just brilliant.
Published 3 months ago by Raj
Chef Complete Collectiopn on DVD
In a word DISAPOINTED, as a fan of Lenny Henry and having been an avid viewre of the whole series it really dissapointed me to find that this fantastic series has been cut to bits... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Wills
I LOVED IT
I LOVED IT.IT IS A PITY THAT THERE ARE ONLY 3 SEASONS AVAILABLE.I WOULD DEFINITELY LIKE TO WATCH MORE OF IT.
Published 13 months ago by Dimitra Karadimou
COMPLETE "BIG CHEESE" IS AVAILABLE FROM AMAZON!
This episode can be found, in all its pristine and uncut Stiltony glory, at Amazon's US website. Both the individual Series 1 and the complete boxed set are available.
Published 15 months ago by Etaoin Shrdlu
great main course
bought this for my wife as she loved it when it was on TV. Great value and a good show
Published 16 months ago by beeny
remembering good old comedy
on time with delievery, product was in brand new condition. great comedy classic with a good dialogue and very funny. Good old british comedy, thoughtful script. would recomend..
Published 17 months ago by Liver crazy fan
Terrific
We enjoyed this very underrated series when it was on TV. It's one the BBC never repeats...Why? We can now watch it when we like. We think it is a bargain.
Published 17 months ago by M. J. Paton
Great series...missing a piece of the cheese
This is a great series and the box set is worth the money, however, one very big disappointment in Series 1 'The Big Cheese' episode. Read more
Published 19 months ago by YVONNE DIDUSCH
Timeless
Chef is arwsome and hasn't age a bit very funny well worth buying for triple the price
Published 21 months ago by Noxy42
As funny now as it was then
I forgot that Lenny Henry was there before Gordon Ramsay and the rest. They swear and are merely profane - he is pertinent and amusing.
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