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Chef!: how many seasons and episodes, and where it airs in the UK

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Chef! has 3 seasons and 20 episodes on BBC One (1993–1996).

Chef! is a UK comedy series on BBC One, which ran from 1993 to 1996, with 3 seasons and 20 episodes. Chef! has ended; its final episode aired on Monday, December 30, 1996.

Chef! seasons (3 seasons, 20 episodes)

SeasonEpisodesFirst airedLast aired
Season 17January 28, 1993December 24, 1993
Season 27September 8, 1994October 27, 1994
Season 36November 25, 1996December 30, 1996

Original UK air dates on BBC One.

Common questions

How many seasons of Chef! are there?

Chef! has 3 seasons and 20 episodes, first airing on Thursday, January 28, 1993.

Has Chef! ended?

Chef! has ended; its final episode aired on Monday, December 30, 1996.

What channel is Chef! on in the UK?

Chef! aired on BBC One. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.

Who stars in Chef!?

The main cast includes Lenny Henry, Roger Griffiths, Caroline Lee-Johnson.

Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved November 11, 2026.