S4 EP3: Jamie Oliver on public feuds, chopping his finger off on live TV, and his controversial jerk rice
The Louis Theroux Podcast
Intro
In this chapter, the host introduces a renowned chef whose career is marked by both accolades and controversies. The conversation covers the chef's journey, feuds, advocacy for healthy eating, and significant contributions to the culinary landscape.
In this episode, Louis is joined by celebrity chef and best–selling cookbook author, Jamie Oliver. Jamie tells Louis about his public feuds with Gordon Ramsey and Anthony Bourdain, chopping part of his finger off on live TV, and why his jerk rice caused such a stir. Plus, Louis provides some recipe tips…
Warnings: Strong language, as well as discussion around food production that may upset some listeners. Visit spotify.com/resources for information and resources.
Links/Attachments:
TV Show: ‘The Naked Chef’ (1999) – BBC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-CeoHHDYw8
TV Show: ‘Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends’ (1998) – BBC (UK only)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006w7gn/louis-therouxs-weird-weekends
Jamie’s Italian
https://italian.jamieoliver-rg.com/
Book: Simply Jamie, Jamie Oliver (2024)
https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/books/simply-jamie
TV Show: ‘Jamie’s Kitchen’ (2002) – Channel 4
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0358844/
TV Show: ‘Jamie’s School Dinners’ (2005) – Channel 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG66rKiNkw4
‘Lads, Gak and Union Jacks: The Oral History of ‘Cool Britannia’’ - Vice
https://www.vice.com/en/article/lads-gak-and-union-jacks-the-oral-history-of-cool-britannia/
Song: ‘Jiggle Jiggle’, Louis Theroux and Duke & Jones (2022)
https://open.spotify.com/artist/016Rz5DsXUPPxosNTZLYcv
TV Show: ‘Only Fools and Horses’ (1981 - 2003) – BBC (not available to watch)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006xthd
Harvey’s, London (1987 – 1993)
Book: White Heat, Marco Pierre White (1990)
Book: Kitchen Confidential, Anthony Bourdain (2000)
‘Jamie Oliver’s Empire Collapses as 22 UK Restaurants Close’ – The Guardian
Book: The Naked Chef, Jamie Oliver (1999)
Bite Back 2030
‘I Was a Cookbook Ghostwriter’ – The New York Times
Podcast: ‘Young Again with Kirsty Young’ - BBC Sounds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001rgtq
TV Show: ‘Jamie: Fast and Simple’ (2024) – Channel 4
https://www.channel4.com/programmes/jamie-fast-and-simple
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producers: Maan al-Yasiri and Emilia Gill
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Shownotes compiled by Immie Webb
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
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