Episodes
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| 01 | 01 | January 1st To 5th | 20111104 | 20120406 (BBC7) 20120407 (BBC7) 20120408 (BBC7) 20130901 (BBC7) 20150326 (BBC7) 20161102 (BBC7) 20181231 (BBC7) | Each episode of In And Out Of The Kitchen comprises the entries from the kitchen diary of cookery writer, Damien Trench. In a mixture of narrative, dialogue and recipes, Damien unflinchingly captures every angle of his day-to-day life, "no matter how grisly or, indeed, how gristly". This first episode finds Damien and his partner, Anthony, deciding on their New Year's Resolutions. They start by finally making up their minds to commit to each other...namely, by signing up a builder, Mr Mullaney (played by Brandan Dempsey) to install a new kitchen which Damien hopes will eventually become the food and preparation space that he's always dreamed of. On top of all this, Anthony decides to get fit and Damien decides to do a radio programme about the French bean. But not everything goes according to plan... The programme also features Damien's easy-to-follow recipes: for a "Super Simple" Roast Beef, cooking your own pasta, and "Marvellously Moist Muffins". Cast: Miles Jupp as Damien Trench Producer: Sam Michell. Life and recipes from cookery writer Damien Trench's kitchen diary. Sitcom starring Miles Jupp, charting the life of cookery writer Damien Trench
Each episode of In And Out Of The Kitchen comprises the entries from the kitchen diary of cookery writer, Damien Trench. In a mixture of narrative, dialogue and recipes, Damien unflinchingly captures every angle of his day-to-day life, "no matter how grisly or, indeed, how gristly". The programme also features Damien's easy-to-follow recipes: for a "Super Simple" Roast Beef, cooking your own pasta, and "Marvellously Moist Muffins". Miles Jupp as Damien Trench Justin Edwards as Anthony with Selina Cadell as Damien's mother Brendan Dempsey as Mr Mullaney Philip Fox as Ian Frobisher Each episode of In And Out Of The Kitchen comprises the entries from the kitchen diary of cookery writer, Damien Trench. In a mixture of narrative, dialogue and recipes, Damien unflinchingly captures every angle of his day-to-day life, "no matter how grizzly or, indeed, how gristly". Each episode of In And Out Of The Kitchen comprises the entries from the kitchen diary of cookery writer, Damien Trench. In a mixture of narrative, dialogue and recipes, Damien unflinchingly captures every angle of his day-to-day life, "no matter how grizzly or, indeed, how gristly". Damien and his partner Anthony decide on their New Year's Resolutions. |
| 01 | 02 | April 21st To 25th | 20111111 | 20120413 (BBC7) 20120414 (BBC7) 20120415 (BBC7) 20130908 (BBC7) 20150402 (BBC7) 20161109 (BBC7) |
Each episode of In And Out Of The Kitchen comprises the entries from the kitchen diary of cookery writer, Damien Trench. In a mixture of narrative, dialogue and recipes, Damien unflinchingly captures every angle of his day-to-day life, "no matter how grizzly or, indeed, how gristly". This second episode finds Damien reluctantly drawn into accepting a job for a supermarket's online magazine, whilst Anthony resolves to start the "courgette diet" and lose a few pounds. The programme also features Damien's easy-to-follow recipes for: - a simple Lobster Bisque - comforting Lardy Cake - relaxing Nettle Tea - easy Wiener Schnitzel. Cast: Miles Jupp as Damien Trench Justin Edwards as Anthony with Margaret Cabourn-Smith as Geraldine McBeef Brendan Dempsey as Mr Mullaney Philip Fox as Ian Frobisher Producer: Sam Michell. Damien finds himself reluctantly writing for a supermarket. Each episode of In And Out Of The Kitchen comprises the entries from the kitchen diary of cookery writer, Damien Trench. In a mixture of narrative, dialogue and recipes, Damien unflinchingly captures every angle of his day-to-day life, "no matter how grizzly or, indeed, how gristly". This second episode finds Damien reluctantly drawn into accepting a job for a supermarket's online magazine, whilst Anthony resolves to start the "courgette diet" and lose a few pounds. |
| 01 | 03 | July 15th To 19th | 20111118 | 20120420 (BBC7) 20120422 (BBC7) 20130915 (BBC7) 20150409 (BBC7) 20161116 (BBC7) |
Each episode of In And Out Of The Kitchen features a few entries from the kitchen diary of cookery writer, Damien Trench. In a mixture of narrative, dialogue and recipes, Damien unflinchingly captures every angle of his life, "no matter how grizzly" as he puts it "or, indeed, how gristly". This episode sees Damien and his partner, Anthony, setting off for the warm embrace of the Italian countryside so that Damien can do some writing for a new book, and their builder Mr Mullaney can have space to properly fit the granite worktops that Damien's been dreaming of "from what seems like the beginning of the Jurassic era". But there's trouble in paradise when Damien receives a call to tell him their Umbrian villa has collapsed and they will have to go somewhere else. Luckily, Damien's agent, Ian, is quick to the rescue... The programme also features Damien's easy-to-follow recipes for: - a perfect pasta puttanesca - comforting Cornish Pasties - something for the more experimental, "pilchards al limone". Cast: Miles Jupp as Damien Trench with Justin Edwards as Anthony Brendan Dempsey as Mr Mullaney Philip Fox as Ian Frobisher Alex Tregear as the BA Lady/Helpful Student Producer: Sam Michell. Damien and Anthony go on holiday so that their builder can crack on with the kitchen. Each episode of In And Out Of The Kitchen features a few entries from the kitchen diary of cookery writer, Damien Trench. In a mixture of narrative, dialogue and recipes, Damien unflinchingly captures every angle of his life, "no matter how grizzly" as he puts it "or, indeed, how gristly". This episode sees Damien and his partner, Anthony, setting off for the warm embrace of the Italian countryside so that Damien can do some writing for a new book, and their builder Mr Mullaney can have space to properly fit the granite worktops that Damien's been dreaming of "from what seems like the beginning of the Jurassic era". But there's trouble in paradise when Damien receives a call to tell him their Umbrian villa has collapsed and they will have to go somewhere else. Luckily, Damien's agent, Ian, is quick to the rescue... - something for the more experimental, "pilchards al limone". |
| 01 | 04 LAST | September 18th To 24th | 20111125 | 20120427 (BBC7) 20120429 (BBC7) 20130922 (BBC7) 20150416 (BBC7) 20161123 (BBC7) | Each episode of In And Out Of The Kitchen features a few entries from the kitchen diary of cookery writer, Damien Trench. In a mixture of narrative, dialogue and recipes, Damien unflinchingly captures every angle of his day-to-day life, "no matter how grizzly" as he puts it "or, indeed, how gristly". Damien 's routine is thrown into disarray when Anthony's goddaughter, Libby, is sent to stay with them for "respite". Meanwhile, Anthony finally has his long-awaited job interview and Damien is offered the chance to front his own TV cookery show. The programme also features Damien's easy-to-follow recipes for: - cracking crepes Suzette - Spanish-as-sangria, "chorizo und patatas - a tastebud tantalising, Beef Oxford. Cast: Miles Jupp as Damien Trench Justin Edwards as Anthony Brendan Dempsey as Mr Mullaney Philip Fox as Ian Frobisher Maggie Service as Libby/Angie Producer: Sam Michell.
Anthony's 'sensitive' goddaughter Libby comes to stay, and Damien is asked to make a pilot Each episode of In And Out Of The Kitchen features a few entries from the kitchen diary of cookery writer, Damien Trench. In a mixture of narrative, dialogue and recipes, Damien unflinchingly captures every angle of his day-to-day life, "no matter how grizzly" as he puts it "or, indeed, how gristly". Damien 's routine is thrown into disarray when Anthony's goddaughter, Libby, is sent to stay with them for "respite". Meanwhile, Anthony finally has his long-awaited job interview and Damien is offered the chance to front his own TV cookery show. - Spanish-as-sangria, "chorizo und patatas" |
| 02 | 01 | The Review | 20130121 | 20141022 (BBC7) 20160210 (BBC7) 20171024 (BBC7) 20190830 (BBC7) | Cookery writer Damien Trench once again opens his life up to the public as we follow him through another few days in his life. It's a new year and Damien and Anthony are undergoing fresh works on their house. They are "going upstairs" (having a loft conversion) and so Mr Mullaney, their builder, is once again installed to look after the project. Meanwhile, Anthony and Damien discuss what to do with their spare room, and Ian Frobisher, Damien's agent, convinces him to do a restaurant review, as a favour to Pink Floyd. Written by Miles Jupp. Damien Trench.... Miles Jupp Producer: Sam Michell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2013. A new year, and Damien is asked to write a restaurant review for Pink Floyd. Sitcom starring Miles Jupp, charting the life of cookery writer Damien Trench Producer:
It's a new year and Damien and Anthony are undergoing fresh works on their house. They are "going upstairs" (having a loft conversion) and so Mr Mullaney, their builder, is once again installed to look after the project. |
| 02 | 02 | Valentine's Day | 20130128 | 20141029 (BBC7) 20160217 (BBC7) 20171031 (BBC7) 20190906 (BBC7) | Tradition in the Trench/MacIlveny household dictates that Valentine's Day is the one day of the year when Damien is not allowed in the kitchen and Anthony can be left alone to cook a special meal to celebrate the occasion... much to Damien's chagrin. Meanwhile, Damien struggles to finish the links to a new series for Sky Arts all about the dietary habits of the great poets. And his dad has an unfortunate accident whilst walking the dog... Written by Miles Jupp. Damien Trench.... Miles Jupp Producer: Sam Michell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2013. Damien is banned from the kitchen so that Anthony can cook up a Valentine's Day meal. Sitcom starring Miles Jupp, charting the life of cookery writer Damien Trench Produced by: Sam Michell. Sitcom starring Miles Jupp, charting the life of cookery writer Damien Trench Tradition in the Trench/MacIlveny household dictates that Valentine's Day is the one day of the year when Damien is not allowed in the kitchen and Anthony can be left alone to cook a special meal to celebrate the occasion much to Damien's chagrin. Meanwhile, Damien struggles to finish the links to a new series for Sky Arts all about the dietary habits of the great poets. And his dad has an unfortunate accident whilst walking the dog Produced by: Sam Michell.
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| 02 | 03 | The Dinner Party | 20130204 | 20141105 (BBC7) 20160224 (BBC7) 20171107 (BBC7) 20190913 (BBC7) | Damien and Anthony invite their nearest and dearest round for a dinner party to celebrate some good news: Anthony has finally decided to start his own investment company, whilst Damien has finally got from Sky Arts for a new series all about the culinary habits of the great poets. Unfortunately, things do not get off to an auspicious start when Anthony is beset by incurable hiccups, and Damien's agent Ian arrives with marital problems in tow. Includes recipes for Baked Camembert, Trout "en papillotte" and Rum Baba. Written by Miles Jupp. Damien Trench.... Miles Jupp Producer: Sam Michell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2013. Damien and Anthony invite friends round for one of their 'famous' dinner parties. Sitcom starring Miles Jupp, charting the life of cookery writer Damien Trench Written by Miles Jupp. Damien Trench.... Miles Jupp Producer: Sam Michell Sitcom starring Miles Jupp, charting the life of cookery writer Damien Trench Written by Miles Jupp Producer: Sam Michell.
Includes recipes for Baked Camembert, Trout "en papillotte" and Rum Baba. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2013. |
| 02 | 04 | The Wedding | 20130211 | 20141112 (BBC7) 20160302 (BBC7) 20171114 (BBC7) 20190920 (BBC7) | Anthony is cock-a-hoop when asked out of the blue to be best man at a friend's wedding. Problem is, he hasn't seen this friend since they were at school together and Damien isn't entirely convinced that Anthony has been invited purely because of his "excellent presentation skills". Written by Miles Jupp. Damien Trench.... Miles Jupp Producer: Sam Michell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2013. Anthony is thrilled to be best man at a wedding, but Damien does not share his joy. Sitcom starring Miles Jupp, charting the life of cookery writer Damien Trench Anthony is cock-a-hoop when asked out of the blue to be best man at a friend's wedding. Problem is, he hasn't seen this friend since they were at school together and Damien isn't entirely convinced that Anthony has been invited purely because of his "excellent presentation skills". Written by Miles Jupp Producer: Sam Michell. Sitcom starring Miles Jupp, charting the life of cookery writer Damien Trench Producer: Sam Michell.
Anthony is cock-a-hoop when asked out of the blue to be best man at a friend's wedding. Problem is, he hasn't seen this friend since they were at school together and Damien isn't entirely convinced that Anthony has been invited purely because of his "excellent presentation skills". Anthony is thrilled to best man at a wedding but Damien is not inclined to share his joy. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2013. |
| 02 | 05 | The Literary Festival | 20130218 | 20141119 (BBC7) 20160309 (BBC7) 20171121 (BBC7) 20190927 (BBC7) | Damien and Anthony arrive at a literary festival to promote Damien's book about the culinary habits of the Great Poets. Despite the charming hotel and the peaceful surroundings, the cookery writer can barely disguise his chagrin at his talk being in a tent smaller to other writers he considers lesser than him. But he soon has the opportunity to get the audience he feels he deserves when a fellow author is knocked unconscious and Damien is asked to fill in. But can he rise to the occasion? Written by Miles Jupp. Damien Trench.... Miles Jupp Producer: Sam Michell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2013. Damien comes to the rescue when an author is knocked unconscious at a literary gathering. Sitcom starring Miles Jupp, charting the life of cookery writer Damien Trench Written by Miles Jupp Producer: Sam Michell. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2013. Producer: Sam Michell.
Damien comes to the rescue when an author is knocked unconscious at a literary festival. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2013. |
| 02 | 06 LAST | On Location | 20130225 | 20141126 (BBC7) 20160316 (BBC7) 20171128 (BBC7) 20191004 (BBC7) |
Damien and Marion visit the Lake District to film his 'Poets and their Palates' TV series. Damien is sent on location to the Lake District to film a chunk of his new series for Sky Arts about "poets and their palates". But when the sunshine turns to driving rain, Damien's spirits are further dampened when it appears Anthony might not be missing him quite as much as he had hoped... Written by Miles Jupp Producer: Sam Michell.
Damien is sent on location to the Lake District to film a chunk of his new series for Sky Arts about "poets and their palates". Written by Miles Jupp. Damien Trench.... Miles Jupp Producer: Sam Michell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2013. Sitcom starring Miles Jupp, charting the life of cookery writer Damien Trench |
| 03 | 01 | The Awards | 20140203 | 20180225 (BBC7) 20180302 (BBC7) 20180303 (BBC7) 20191220 (BBC7) | Damien is nominated for an award and Anthony auditions for a production of Hayfever. Sitcom starring Miles Jupp, charting the life of cookery writer Damien Trench |
| 03 | 02 | The Funeral | 20140210 | 20180309 (BBC7) 20180310 (BBC7) 20191227 (BBC7) | Damien's peace is once again shattered when he is asked to do the food at the funeral of Anthony's maiden aunt. But things become even more complicated when his literary agent is discovered behaving erratically in a branch of Paperchase and Damien has to look after him. Meanwhile, Anthony must prepare a song to sing at the funeral. Producer: Sam Michell. When Anthony's maiden aunt dies, Damien is asked to do the food for the funeral. Sitcom starring Miles Jupp, charting the life of cookery writer Damien Trench Damien's peace is once again shattered when he is asked to do the food at the funeral of Anthony's maiden aunt. But things become even more complicated when his literary agent is discovered behaving erratically in a branch of Paperchase and Damien has to look after him. Meanwhile, Anthony must prepare a song to sing at the funeral. Producer: Sam Michell. Written by Miles Jupp. Damien Trench.... Miles Jupp Producer: Sam Michell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2014. |
| 03 | 03 | The After-dinner | 20140217 | 20180316 (BBC7) 20180317 (BBC7) 20200103 (BBC7) | Damien is invited to do an after-dinner speech. Sitcom starring Miles Jupp, charting the life of cookery writer Damien Trench The tranquillity of the Trench household is breached once again when Damien's mother calls once morning to say she's coming to stay while Damien's father is on a silent retreat. No sooner has she arrived than she starts setting about trying to be helpful, which only irritates Damien more. He is therefore forced to spend some time away by accepting the offer of an after-dinner speaking engagement, something he's never tried before... Cast: Damien Trench - Miles Jupp Producer: Sam Michell. The tranquillity of the Trench household is breached once again when Damien's mother calls to say she's coming to stay while Damien's father is on a silent retreat. No sooner has she arrived than she starts setting about trying to be helpful, which only irritates Damien more. So he's forced to spend some time away by accepting the offer of an after-dinner speaking engagement, something he's never tried before... Written by Miles Jupp. Producer: Sam Michell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2014. |
| 03 | 04 | The Travel Piece | 20140224 | 20180323 (BBC7) 20180324 (BBC7) 20200110 (BBC7) | Damien dips his toe into the world of travel journalism. Sitcom starring Miles Jupp, charting the life of cookery writer Damien Trench Sitcom written by and starring Miles Jupp. Cookery writer Damien tries travel journalism. |
| 03 | 05 | The Works Barbecue | 20140303 | 20180330 (BBC7) 20180331 (BBC7) 20200117 (BBC7) | Damien reluctantly helps out at one of Anthony's barbecues. Sitcom starring Miles Jupp, charting the life of cookery writer Damien Trench |
| 03 | 06 LAST | The Prisoner | 20140310 | 20180406 (BBC7) 20180407 (BBC7) | Anthony gears up for his first night. Meanwhile, a dangerous prisoner is on the loose. Sitcom starring Miles Jupp, charting the life of cookery writer Damien Trench |
| 04 | 02 | The Panel Show | 20150812 | 20191115 (R4) | Damien is persuaded to appear on topical TV panel show "I Beg Your Pardon" in order to boost his profile ahead of his street food series. Meanwhile, Anthony and Mr Mullaney's property business has developed to the point at which they can now start buying somewhere to do up. Will Anthony plump for the right property though? Starring: The producer was Sam Michell Damien Trench is lured into the murky world of television panel shows. Sitcom starring Miles Jupp, charting the life of cookery writer Damien Trench |
| 04 | 03 | The Birthday | 20150819 | 20191122 (R4) | Damien rents a narrowboat for a weekend cruising around the heart of England with his partner Anthony, his producer firend Marion Duffett, his parents Janet and Dennis, his agent Ian, and his builder Mr Mullaney, during which he hopes to relax but also ease tensions between Mr Mullaney and Anthony who aren't getting on well following an Anthony-induced hiccup in their newly formed property business. But canalling isn't always as easy as it looks... Starring: It was written by Nick Revell The producer was Sam Michell Damien takes his friends on a narrowboat holiday to celebrate his birthday. Sitcom starring Miles Jupp, charting the life of cookery writer Damien Trench |
| 04 | 04 | The Baby | 20150826 | 20191129 (R4) | When their friend Marion Duffett is called away on a family matter, she asks Damien and Anthony to look after her baby. Something which Anthony is infinitely more inclined towards than Damien. Still, it's come at a good time as Damien is angling for a role as an ambassador for a children's charity. At the same time, Damien's street food series is gathering pace and he is forced to go to a music festival and engage in a cook-off with Ray Jarrow. Starring: The producer was Sam Michell Damien and Anthony are asked to look after a baby. Sitcom starring Miles Jupp, charting the life of cookery writer Damien Trench |
| 04 | 05 | The Stag | 20150902 | 20191206 (R4) | Damien and Anthony celebrate their stag weekend in Dublin when their plans to spend it at the opera are ruined by the weather. Meanwhile, Ian is tasked with looking after Damien's mother who is recovering from laser eye surgery. Starring: The producer was Sam Michell Damien and Anthony go on a stag night ahead of their wedding. Sitcom starring Miles Jupp, charting the life of cookery writer Damien Trench |
| 04 | 06 LAST | The Wedding | 20150909 | 20191213 (R4) | Damien recounts the events leading up to his marriage to long term partner Anthony, when not everything went exactly according to plan... Starring: Producer was Sam Michell Damien and Anthony finally get hitched. But all does not go entirely to plan... Sitcom starring Miles Jupp, charting the life of cookery writer Damien Trench |
