Can't Cook, Won't Cook Explained

Can't Cook, Won't Cook is a British cooking game show that aired on BBC1 from 20 November 1995 to 7 July 2000.

Format

Two people, one of whom can't cook and one of whom won't cook, were nominated to appear on the show and under the instruction of a celebrity/world class chef prepare and cook a meal. When the dish was cooked, the nominator would be blindfolded and asked to taste the food. Following this, they would decide whose dish was best. In the event of a tie, the aforementioned chef would decide.

Then once the winner has been decided the walls of the studio open up to reveal a prize (usually a food blender or set of saucepans).

Transmissions

Series	Start date	End date	Episodes
1	20 November 1995[2]	22 December 1995[3]	25
2	2 January 1996[4]	2 February 1996[5]	24
3	5 February 1996[6]	10 May 1996[7]	67
4	2 September 1996[8]	4 June 1997[9]	181

External links

• • Can't Cook, Won't Cook at BFI

Notes and References

1. Web site: Old BBC Regional Production Studios . TV Studio History . 4 July 2021.
2. Web site: Can't Cook, Won't Cook - BBC One London - 20 November 1995 . . 6 June 2020.
3. Web site: Can't Cook, Won't Cook - BBC One London - 22 December 1995 . . 6 June 2020.
4. Web site: Can't Cook, Won't Cook - BBC One London - 2 January 1996 . . 6 June 2020.
5. Web site: Can't Cook, Won't Cook - BBC One London - 2 February 1996 . . 6 June 2020.
6. Web site: Can't Cook, Won't Cook - BBC One London - 5 February 1996 . . 6 June 2020.
7. Web site: Can't Cook, Won't Cook - BBC One London - 10 May 1996 . . 6 June 2020.
8. Web site: Can't Cook, Won't Cook - BBC One London - 2 September 1996 . . 6 June 2020.
9. Web site: Can't Cook, Won't Cook - BBC One London - 4 June 1997 . . 6 June 2020.