James May: Oh Cook
James May: Oh Cook! is a cooking programme hosted by James May and released via Prime Video in 2020. The programme features May attempting to cook a variety of different dishes, with each episode focussing on a particular cuisine or meal. The show's title is a play on James's catchphrase from previous programmes.[1]
James May: Oh Cook! | |
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Written by | James May |
Directed by | Will Daws Tom Whitter |
Starring | James May |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
No. of series | 1 |
No. of episodes | 7 |
Production | |
Executive producers | Will Daws James May Tom Whitter |
Producer | William Fisher |
Cinematography | Gary Rogers |
Camera setup | Single-camera |
Running time | 27‒32 minutes |
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Release | |
Original network | Prime Video |
Original release | 13 November 2020 |
From 2019, May was involved in producing food-oriented videos for DriveTribe spin-off FoodTribe.[2] In June 2020, it became apparent that May was working on a cookery show with Amazon.[1] Amazon confirmed the show in July 2020, announcing that it would be released alongside a book, titled Oh Cook!: 60 Easy Recipes That Any Idiot Can Make.[3][4]
In press interviews released alongside the first series, May stated that he would like to film a second series of the programme abroad, saying he would be interested in learning how to cook a "proper American breakfast".[5]
Episodes
During the episodes May is assisted at times by home economist Nikki Morgan, who is kept in a cupboard until her assistance is required.[6]
No. in series | Title | Original release date | Length | |
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1 | "Asian Fusion" | 13 November 2020 | 0:32 | |
James puts a British spin on food from across the Asian continent. | ||||
2 | "Pub Classics" | 13 November 2020 | 0:32 | |
James attempts to fry the perfect steak for Nikki, cooks his first pie, and creates a fish pie. | ||||
3 | "Pasta" | 13 November 2020 | 0:28 | |
James ventures into the world of pasta, creating a lasagne, experimenting whether cream should be used in carbonara, and trying to put a twist on alphabet pasta | ||||
4 | "Curry" | 13 November 2020 | 0:28 | |
James cooks an Indian-inspired feast featuring lamb keema, dal, chapatis, and a raita. | ||||
5 | "Pudding" | 13 November 2020 | 0:30 | |
James turns his attention to pudding, creating cakes, custards and crumbles. | ||||
6 | "Breakfast" | 13 November 2020 | 0:28 | |
James focuses on the first meal of the day, looking at dishes from around the world. | ||||
7 | "Roast" | 13 November 2020 | 0:27 | |
James, having promised the crew lunch, attempts to cook a Sunday roast. |
Release
Critical reception
Michael Hogan for The Telegraph gave the series three out of five stars, saying the show has "unlikely charm" and there was "finally a cookery show for blokes".[7] Lucy Mangan for The Guardian gave the series three out of five stars, saying it was "occasionally charming – and mostly slightly dismal".[8]
References
- Kanter, Jake (16 June 2020). "Amazon Working On Cooking Show With 'The Grand Tour' Star James May". Deadline. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- Radu, Mihnea (24 January 2020). "James May Reviews Cheese and Eggs on New FoodTribe Channel". autoevolution. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- Kanter, Jake (30 July 2020). "Amazon Confirms Plans To Serve Up Cooking Series With 'The Grand Tour' Star James May". Deadline. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- Marshall, Rosie (30 July 2020). "James May confirms his new cooking show will be on Amazon". FoodTribe. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- Cremona, Patrick (13 November 2020). "James May would like to go abroad in a potential second series of Oh Cook!". Radio Times. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- "Oh Cook! - James 'Captain Slow' May Has A Cooking Show!". Goggler. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- Hogan, Michael (13 November 2020). "James May: Oh Cook! review: boozy, un-PC and unpretentious – finally a cookery show for blokes". The Telegraph. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- Mangan, Lucy (13 November 2020). "James May: Oh Cook review – will this be a culinary car crash?". The Guardian. Retrieved 21 November 2020.