James Martin's Islands to Highlands: Yorkshire


1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Thursday, May 7 on Food Network (43)

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Yorkshire
Season 1, Episode 11

The chef is joined by Brian Turner to explore the culinary delights of his native Yorkshire, with James visiting Frances Atkins' restaurant The Yorke Arms, where he enjoys her signature dish al fresco in her unusual dining room the Onion. Brian tastes the delights of some local charcuterie and is challenged to some off-road driving, while James brushes up his clay-pigeon shooting skills


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Cast & Crew

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James Martin (Presenter)
Brian Turner (Contributor)
Vicki Lines-Gibbs (Series producer)
Fiona Lindsay (Executive producer)
Nichola Hegarty (Executive producer)

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James Martin (Presenter)
Born: June 30, 1972 in Malton, North Yorkshire
Best Known For: Being a celebrity chef.
Early-life: Born in Malton, North Yorkshire, on June 30, 1972. His family were farmers living on the Castle Howard estate, and his interest in cookery was sparked by helping his mum in its kitchen. At school he was diagnosed as dyslexic, but excelled at cricket and rugby. James studied catering at Scarborough Technical College before continuing his training in France at the Hostellerie De Plaisance and Maison Troisgros.
Career: Martin eventually returned to the UK, where he was employed by Antony Worrall Thompson at his Kensington restaurant. He went on to work at various other London eateries before becoming head chef, aged just 22, at Hotel Du Vin in Winchester. He made his TV debut in 1996 with James Martin: Yorkshire's Finest, in which he demonstrated the county's cuisine. Other food-related shows include Stately Suppers, Sweet Baby James, Saturday Kitchen, Operation Hospital Food, The Roux Scholarship, United States of Cakes and The Great British Budget Menu. A keen motorist, Martin has also written a motoring column and co-hosted Racing Legends with Sir Jackie Stewart. He came fourth in Strictly Come Dancing in 2005, narrowly missing out on a place in the final with his partner, Camilla Dallerup.
Quote: 'Home cooking brings back to me so many memories of childhood. And it's always wholesome food, proper gravy, great garnishes - it's the ultimate comfort food.'
Trivia: Martin holds the world record for carrot-chopping. He peeled and chopped 515g of the veg in one minute during a Ready Steady Cook special for Children in Need.
Brian Turner (Contributor)
Born: May 07, 1946 in Halifax
Best Known For: Being a celebrity chef.
Early-life: Brian was born in Halifax on May 7, 1946. He trained to be a chef at various hotels and restaurants, including Simpson's in the Strand and the Savoy Grill under Richard Shepherd. He then worked at the Beau Rivage Palace in Lausanne before returning to Britain to work at Claridge's. At the Capital Hotel in 1971, Brian and Shepherd earned a Michelin star.
Career: In 1986, Turner opened his own restaurant, Turner's, in Knightsbridge. He ran it until 2001. On TV, he was the resident chef on This Morning for a number of years. He also made a number of appearances on Ready Steady Cook. His other TV credits include A Taste of Britain.
Quote: 'I think that TV is actually not there to promote cooking, it's there to produce entertainment shows that people will watch.'
Trivia: In 1997, Turner was awarded the Craft Guild of Chef's Special Award for achievement within the industry. He was awarded a CBE in 2002.
Vicki Lines-Gibbs (Series producer)
Fiona Lindsay (Executive producer)
Nichola Hegarty (Executive producer)