Christmas
Michel Roux Jr takes Fred to his favourite British city, Bristol, for a Christmas treat: from the perfect French bistro to a festive countryside escape and Jamaican jerk turkey.
Fred Sirieix is heading to Bristol for a winter treat in the company of old friend and former boss Michel Roux Jr. Bristol is home to one of the UK’s most vibrant and creative food scenes, and Michel can’t wait to show Fred his favourites.
First is littlefrench, a neighbourhood restaurant run by Bristol-born chef Freddy Bird. After enjoying a stunning cote de boeuf, Fred goes behind the scenes to discover the secrets of Himalayan dry-aged beef, while Michel makes aligot, known as the best mashed potato in the world.
Next, Michel is taking Fred for a swim in one of Britain’s oldest lidos. It has an award-winning restaurant attached, and Michel’s top tip is their delicious breakfast.
Heading out into the countryside, Fred and Michel visit the Newt in Somerset. This former country estate is now a luxurious five-star hotel and restaurant, with stunning gardens open to the public. After sampling the restaurant’s farm to fork dishes, Fred tries his hand at making buffalo mozzarella while Michel samples the Newt’s own cider.
Finally, they travel to one of Bristol’s most vibrant and multicultural neighbourhoods, St Paul’s. Fred and Michel are put to work in Glen’s Kitchen, famous for its authentic Caribbean food, where, looking ahead to Christmas, they learn to cook the perfect jerk turkey.
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Music Played
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Richard Hawley
Tonight The Streets Are Ours (Glastonbury 2016)
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Belle and Sebastian
The Boy With the Arab Strap
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Gene Harris & The Three Sounds
Sittin' Duck
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Badly Drawn Boy
Once Around the Block
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Rico
Take Five
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Django Reinhardt
Minor Swing
Ensemble: Aquarelle Guitar Quartet. -
Charles Trenet
Boum
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Koop
Koop Island Blues
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Blue States
Your Girl
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Hurts
All I Want For Christmas
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Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
Moanin'
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Charles Trenet
La Mer
Singer: Charles Trenet. Orchestra: Guy Luypaert and His Orchestra. -
Dusty Springfield
Spooky
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Fred Sirieix |
Presenter | Michel Roux Jr |
Producer | Helen Simpson |
Director | Helen Simpson |
Executive Producer | Katy Fryer |
Executive Producer | Laura Mansfield |
Production Company | Outline Productions Ltd |
Broadcasts
- Christmas Eve 2020 18:45
- Sat 2 Jan 2021 11:30
- Mon 4 Jan 2021 02:30
- Tue 21 Dec 2021 17:00
- Sat 9 Dec 2023 12:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Wales & Wales HD only
- Sat 9 Dec 2023 18:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two HD & England only
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