Heston Blumenthal: In Search of Perfection
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Heston Blumenthal: In Search of Perfection

8.3 / 10
2006
2 seasons
15 episodes
Documentary

Culinary alchemist and three Michelin-starred chef Heston Blumenthal once again demonstrates his incomparable approach, revolutionising some of the nation's favourite dishes.

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  • Ep 1

    1.Bangers and Treacle

    29-11-200630m

    Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal attemps to transform some of Britain's favourite dishes, beginning with sausage and mash and treacle tart..

  • Ep 2

    2.Black Forest Gateau

    06-12-200630m

    Chef Heston Blumenthal applies his techniques to British favourites, re-inventing them for the 21st century, he transforms the tired '70s dessert, Black Forest Gateau.

  • Ep 3

    3.Steak

    13-12-200630m

    Michelin-starred chef Heston Blumenthal applies his unorthodox 'molecular gastronomy' techniques to classic British favourites, reinventing them for the 21st century. He develops a...

  • Ep 4

    4.Fish and Chips

    20-12-200630m

    In his quest to make the perfect fish & chips, Heston first returns to a childhood haunt - a fish & chip shop in West London - his first time there since age eight. He realizes tha...

  • Ep 5

    5.Pizza

    04-01-200730m

    Heston travels to Italy, visiting Naples in order to create the perfect margherita pIzza.

  • Ep 6

    6.Roast Chicken

    11-01-200730m

    Roast chicken to Heston is a family meal and thus holds special meaning for him. The first order of business is to taste test different varietals of chicken to see which is the bes...

  • Ep 7

    7.Spaghetti Bolognese

    18-01-200730m

    Heston turns his attention to the much-loved Spaghetti Bolognese. The recipe is broken down and dissected, with versions from the traditional to the radical being tried and tested.

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