Delia's How to Cook: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

In this simple-to-follow cookery course for people of all ages and abilities, Delia returns to the very roots of cooking to look at the techniques and the staple ingredients which underline the best traditions of British cookery. Delia sees it as an answer to an urgent need. There are more recipes than ever on television and yet it seems that many of us have forgotten how to put together a wholesome, nutritious meal that doesn't come ready-made in a packet. Delia is convinced from the questions she receives that people are no longer handed down the basics. In a world where people have less time than ever, they feel intimidated by the thought of cooking. How to Cook: Part One covers the staple ingredients which form the basis of the worlds foods—rice, flour, potatoes, pasta, and eggs. With her unique powers of communication Delia removes the fear and mystique from cooking both the simpl...

Series details

• Title: Delia's How to Cook
• Format: Reality
• Language: English
• Genres: Food
• Premiere date: 1998-10-13
• Final broadcast date listed: 2002-02-26
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: BBC Two
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 30 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 32280
• TVDB ID: 252623

Cast and credited roles

• Delia Smith — Delia Smith

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 1998-10-13; final listed air date 1998-12-15; episode order: 10.
• Season 2: premiered 2000-01-10; final listed air date 2000-03-13; episode order: 10.
• Season 3: premiered 2002-01-08; final listed air date 2002-02-26; episode order: 8.

Source and licence

Adapted from Delia's How to Cook on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.