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Two Fat Ladies was a British cooking programme starring Clarissa Dickson Wright and Jennifer Paterson. The show originally aired on BBC Two from 1996 to 1999 and was known for its unique approach to cooking and the charismatic personalities of its hosts.

Overview

The programme featured the two hosts travelling around the United Kingdom on a Triumph Thunderbird motorcycle with a Watsonian Squire sidecar. They visited various locations, often cooking for special events or gatherings, and prepared traditional British dishes with a focus on rich, hearty ingredients.

The show was noted for its emphasis on traditional cooking methods and ingredients, often eschewing modern dietary trends. The hosts were known for their humorous banter and unapologetic enjoyment of food.

Hosts

Clarissa Dickson Wright

Clarissa Dickson Wright was a trained barrister and a food historian. She brought a wealth of culinary knowledge to the show and was known for her outspoken personality and wit. After the show ended, she continued to write and appear on television.

Jennifer Paterson

Jennifer Paterson was a cook and television presenter known for her flamboyant style and love of traditional British cuisine. She was also a columnist for The Spectator. Paterson passed away in 1999, which led to the end of the series.

Episodes

The series consisted of four seasons, each featuring the hosts travelling to different locations and preparing meals. The episodes often included visits to local markets and farms, where the hosts sourced fresh ingredients.

Legacy

Two Fat Ladies remains a beloved programme for its celebration of British culinary traditions and the chemistry between its hosts. It has been credited with influencing later cooking shows that focus on personality-driven content.

Related pages

References

External links

Two Fat Ladies at BBC

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-== Two Fat Ladies ==
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-The '''Two Fat Ladies''' were a British television cooking duo consisting of [[Clarissa Dickson Wright]] and [[Jennifer Paterson]]. The pair became famous for their unique cooking style, love of rich, traditional British cuisine, and larger-than-life personalities.
+'''Two Fat Ladies''' was a British cooking programme starring [[Clarissa Dickson Wright]] and [[Jennifer Paterson]]. The show originally aired on [[BBC Two]] from 1996 to 1999 and was known for its unique approach to cooking and the charismatic personalities of its hosts.
-=== Background ===
+==Overview==
+The programme featured the two hosts travelling around the [[United Kingdom]] on a [[Triumph Thunderbird]] motorcycle with a [[Watsonian Squire]] sidecar. They visited various locations, often cooking for special events or gatherings, and prepared traditional British dishes with a focus on rich, hearty ingredients.
-[[Clarissa Dickson Wright]] and [[Jennifer Paterson]] were both accomplished cooks and authors before they teamed up to become the Two Fat Ladies. They were brought together by producer [[Patricia Llewellyn]], who had the idea to create a cooking show featuring two women who loved food and weren't afraid to enjoy it.
+The show was noted for its emphasis on traditional cooking methods and ingredients, often eschewing modern dietary trends. The hosts were known for their humorous banter and unapologetic enjoyment of food.
-=== Television Show ===
+==Hosts==
+===Clarissa Dickson Wright===
+[[Clarissa Dickson Wright]] was a trained barrister and a food historian. She brought a wealth of culinary knowledge to the show and was known for her outspoken personality and wit. After the show ended, she continued to write and appear on television.
-The Two Fat Ladies' television show aired on the [[BBC]] from 1996 to 1999. Each episode featured the pair traveling to different locations in their trademark motorcycle and sidecar, where they would prepare meals for various groups of people. The show was known for its humor, the ladies' banter, and their love of traditional, often decadent, British cuisine.
+===Jennifer Paterson===
+[[Jennifer Paterson]] was a cook and television presenter known for her flamboyant style and love of traditional British cuisine. She was also a columnist for ''[[The Spectator]]''. Paterson passed away in 1999, which led to the end of the series.
-=== Cooking Style ===
+==Episodes==
+The series consisted of four seasons, each featuring the hosts travelling to different locations and preparing meals. The episodes often included visits to local markets and farms, where the hosts sourced fresh ingredients.
-The Two Fat Ladies were known for their love of rich, traditional British food. They often used ingredients like butter, cream, and lard in their recipes, and weren't afraid to enjoy their food. Their cooking style was a reaction against the low-fat, health-conscious trends of the time, and they became famous for their indulgent recipes and larger-than-life personalities.
+==Legacy==
+''Two Fat Ladies'' remains a beloved programme for its celebration of British culinary traditions and the chemistry between its hosts. It has been credited with influencing later cooking shows that focus on personality-driven content.
-=== Legacy ===
+==Related pages==
-The Two Fat Ladies' television show ended in 1999 with the death of [[Jennifer Paterson]]. However, their influence on British cooking continues to be felt. They are often credited with helping to revive interest in traditional British cuisine, and their recipes continue to be popular.
-=== Books ===
-In addition to their television show, the Two Fat Ladies also wrote several cookbooks. These books feature many of the recipes from the show, along with additional recipes and anecdotes from the ladies' lives.
-== See Also ==
-* [[British Cuisine]]
-* [[Cooking Show]]
 * [[Clarissa Dickson Wright]]
 * [[Jennifer Paterson]]
+* [[BBC Two]]
-== References ==
+==References==
+{{Reflist}}
-<references />
+==External links==
+* [https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006v5y2 Two Fat Ladies] at [[BBC]]
-== External Links ==
+[[Category:BBC television shows]]
+[[Category:British cooking television shows]]
+[[Category:1990s British television series]]
+[[Category:1996 British television series debuts]]
+[[Category:1999 British television series endings]]
-* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/chefs/two_fat_ladies Official BBC Two Fat Ladies Page]
+[[File:Clarissa Dickson Wright 2011.jpg|thumb|right|Clarissa Dickson Wright in 2011]]
-* [https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18572.Clarissa_Dickson_Wright Clarissa Dickson Wright on Goodreads]
-* [https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18573.Jennifer_Paterson Jennifer Paterson on Goodreads]
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