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Ken Hom: The chef who taught Britain to cook Chinese food
In 1984, a new Chinese cooking show launched on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, starring Ken Hom - who auditioned on the recommendation of Indian TV chef Madhur Jaffrey.
Ken Hom's Chinese cookery became an instant hit as it introduced viewers to new dishes, ingredients and the wok
Hom talks to Josephine McDermott about the rise of Chinese cuisine in the UK and his legacy.
(Photo: Ken Hom. Credit: Chris Ridley/Radio Times/Getty Images)