Ainsley Harriott

Ainsley Harriott is the charismatic, larger than life presenter of BBC Two's Ready Steady Cook, his career as a chef and entertainer has been built up over the past 25 years.

At 16, he was made junior trainee in a West End restaurant and later graduated to Commis Chef.  However, it wasn't long before he got itchy feet and toured Europe as part of a musical duo. Once back in England, he teamed up with Paul Boross to form The Calypso Twins, gaining several TV credits, a record release and a prominent position on London's comedy circuit.

But cooking remained Ainsley's first love, so he pursued his career in top hotels and gained experience in all aspects of the craft. BBC Radio asked him to present More Nosh, Less Dosh, then a call from BBC TV's Good Morning with Anne and Nick led to Ainsley becoming the programme's resident chef. From there his popularity grew with Ready Steady Cook and Can't Cook, Won't Cook.

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