James May: Oh Cook!
James May: Oh Cook!

James May: Oh Cook!

2020 2 Seasons 14 Episodes ⭐ 6.6 Documentary

James May is not a chef. But that’s the whole point: you don’t need to be a brilliant cook to make delicious food. Transporting us to the Far East, the Med, and the local pub – all from the comfort of a home economist’s kitchen – he’ll knock up delicious recipes that you can actually make yourself, with ingredients you can actually buy. And all without the usual television cooking format trickery.

James May is not a chef. But that’s the whole point: you don’t need to be a brilliant cook to make delicious food. Transporting us to the Far East, the Med, and the local pub – all from the comfort of a home economist’s kitchen – he’ll knock up delicious recipes that you can actually make yourself, with ingredients you can actually buy. And all without the usual television cooking format trickery.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Asian Fusion

James kicks off his culinary adventure with a uniquely British spin on food from across the Asian continent. There’s (

EP 2

Pub Classics

In preparation for this episode James has selflessly undertaken nearly forty years of meticulous fieldwork. With a pint

EP 3

Pasta

The Mediterranean calls and James dives headfirst into the world of pasta. With home economist Nikki at his side (when s

EP 4

Curry

Asian icon, British favourite. James attempts to tear up the takeaway menus and cook an Indian inspired feast featuring

EP 5

Pudding

James sets out to prove that the proof really is in the pudding, as cakes, custards and crumbles are all on the menu tod

EP 6

Breakfast

Regularly described as the most important meal of the day before elevenses, James is living proof that eating a regular,

EP 7

Roast

James concludes his culinary journey with the oft weekend nemesis, the Sunday roast. Disavowing the usual television sku

EP 1

French Classics

James sets the bar high by taking on some classic dishes from France, the home of haute cuisine. Expect oniony thrills a

EP 2

Japanese

James puts his culinary skills to the test as he tackles the exquisite and delicate world of Japanese cooking. Katsu cur

EP 3

70's Dinner Party

It's party time, 1970s style, and James grooves his way through the classics of the age. Vol-au-vents, Stroganoffs and f

EP 4

Vegan

James explores the delights of vegan food and discovers a world of delicious recipes. Tasty burgers without the moo and

EP 5

German

Beer will flow and sausages fly as James tackles the wonders of German cuisine. From curry wurst and sauerkraut, to clas

EP 6

Picnic

What better way to celebrate summer that with a sumptuous selection of classic picnic recipes?Sausage rolls to animal sh

EP 7

Mexican

James has never been to Mexico. So he'll need to muster all his culinary know-how to tackle a complex chuck steak chili,

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