The Restaurant 2009 - TV Programmes

sharw · 10-09-2009, 18:24

Only a couple of weeks to go now so I thought we needed a new thread. For follow-up to last year's (including 'Plate Expectations') see:

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...97070&page=171

This year at least three of the restaurants are in Bristol:

http://www.theoliveshed.com/

http://www.howardsrestaurant.co.uk/

http://www.jamesbarlow.co.uk/bbc%E2%80%99s-restaurant

The use of somewhere outside the Thames Valley is probably connected with the fact that RB has spent a lot of time in Bristol recently opening a new "Brasserie Blanc".

Howards has since closed:

http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/news/...l/article.html

sharw · 13-09-2009, 13:43

I have now found a fourth restaurant that was used. I found the following in a forum:

"I'm in Aberdeen (one of those aforementioned smelly scots), getting married in August 2010

I was in Bristol for the 1st time a few months ago, I really liked the city!

we went to one of the Pizza Express' and there was loads of cameras etc around, so we asked what was going on and the restaurant opposite was being filmed for the 'Restaurant'! "

None of the three mentioned in my previous post is near a Pizza Express. So, it looks as if the whole programme was made in Bristol. Does this mean that we will save a lot of time by not having endless helicopter shots of Le Manoir and its surroundings? Perhaps we get endless shots of the Bristol Brasserie Blanc instead!

There are four Pizza Express restaurants in Bristol... off to do some more research!

Sandgrownun · 13-09-2009, 14:10

Do we know when the new series starts?

sharw · 13-09-2009, 16:03

The only place I can find a start date is "October" here:

http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/c...005153.article

sharw · 22-09-2009, 15:18

I've decided we have three weeks to go. Last year 'The Restaurant' had the 8 to 9 slot on Wednesdays and Thursdays. It started on Sept. 10th and overlapped the last two weeks of 'Professional Masterchef' which ended at 7p.m.

This year 'Professional Masterchef' has moved to mid-evening slots of 8.30 - 9 Monday, 8 - 9 Tuesday, 8 - 9.30 Wednesday and 8.15 - 9 Thursday. That means that 'The Restaurant' will have to wait until that finishes on October 8th (assuming similar slots to last year) and so my prediction is that it will start the following week.

sharw · 08-10-2009, 15:58

Ooops

got that one wrong. Professional Masterchef has had 4 weeks of the first round compared to 3 last year. That means 8 people instead of 6 going into the semi-finals which will take 5 programmes next week. The finals are scheduled for the following week - Mon 19th - Wed 21st.

I still think The Restaurant will follow it - whether Thursday 22nd. (PM has had a 90 min. slot on Thursdays) or the following week I know not. The 90 min. slot could be 60 mins. of Restaurant and 30 of RB's new programme.

I can't wait for those words "... and for zis reasonne ah haf put you in ze challenge"

tennisman · 08-10-2009, 17:10

'and not forgetteeng zat if you advertize food you'ave not cooked yourelf, zis eez a crime!' (raised eyebrows)

Straker · 08-10-2009, 17:19

"You ’ave to fart to be ze bezt"

eye3 · 08-10-2009, 20:25

I cant wait as I love the Restaurant...but why is Dudley Moore always there?

sharw · 09-10-2009, 09:27

It won't be Thursday 22nd - the Professional Masterchef final between the last three has been stretched from 2 programmes last year to four this with a 90 minute final final on the 22nd so looks like the following week.

If it is eight weeks like last year it will end the week before Christmas.

Melanie858 · 09-10-2009, 10:11

I just can't wait any longer!! I'm dying for the new series to start

!!

JuJus · 09-10-2009, 11:07

Loved the last two series so hope this one lives up to them

John Dough · 15-10-2009, 12:31

The new series starts at 8pm on Thursday 29th Oct putting it directly up against the ITV soaps, that will lead to a few rows in some homes I think.

JuJus · 15-10-2009, 12:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Dough

The new series starts at 8pm on Thursday 29th Oct putting it directly up against the ITV soaps, that will lead to a few rows in some homes I think.

Thanks

Happily no problems in my house, don't watch any soaps

John Dough · 15-10-2009, 13:03

No nor do I but the cat does......

Camino · 15-10-2009, 13:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by JuJus

Happily no problems in my house, don't watch any soaps

nor me, and it will nicely fill the gap once Masterchef has finished.

Agent Krycek · 15-10-2009, 13:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by JuJus

Loved the last two series so hope this one lives up to them

I looooved last series so much, so many fabulous moments, from the father and daughter team to the classic Tatt Boy and his Gimp

Straker · 15-10-2009, 13:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Dough

The new series starts at 8pm on Thursday 29th Oct putting it directly up against the ITV soaps, that will lead to a few rows in some homes I think.

Damn. Clashes with The Daily Show.

Trailer for this late on BBC2 last night.

"You ’ave to fart to keeep ure reztaurants upen"

Bring. It. On.

John Dough · 15-10-2009, 13:19

The father and daughter were unbelievable. His lack of tact and diplomacy was uncomfortable to watch. No matter how good his daughter was a chef he doomed them from the very start.

kwscott · 15-10-2009, 15:44

I like this programm and slad it starting soooon last years show where Wedneday and Thursday this years is starting on a Thursday so when is the 2nd show that week

SuperSpurs · 15-10-2009, 16:13

Oooh, I can't wait! I had no idea it was going to be on.

My favourite bit of Raymond speak is "what aaboot ze monEH?"

John Dough · 15-10-2009, 17:43

I was beginning to think that it wasn't coming back but I saw the trailer last night. It's starting much later in the year than previously and looks it though it will run through to 17th December.
Did they have 9 couples last year btw?

Fogger · 15-10-2009, 18:28

But we will never get anyone near to replace Tatt Boy and The Gimp.

They were a one off and didn't understand how funny they were.

Pinkster · 15-10-2009, 18:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Dough

The new series starts at 8pm on Thursday 29th Oct putting it directly up against the ITV soaps, that will lead to a few rows in some homes I think.

YAY it's finally back!! Thanks for the heads up.

Oooh I'm so looking forward to the new series! I wonder if we'll be hearing more about Tatty and Gimpy's series? I'm so pleased they're going to be back on TV- long live T&G!!

kwscott · 15-10-2009, 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Dough

I was beginning to think that it wasn't coming back but I saw the trailer last night. It's starting much later in the year than previously and looks it though it will run through to 17th December.
Did they have 9 couples last year btw?

Yes it was 9 couples last year how many is it this year and idea any body

10-09-2009, 18:24	#1
sharw Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 98	The Restaurant 2009 Only a couple of weeks to go now so I thought we needed a new thread. For follow-up to last year's (including 'Plate Expectations') see: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...97070&page=171 This year at least three of the restaurants are in Bristol: http://www.theoliveshed.com/ http://www.howardsrestaurant.co.uk/ http://www.jamesbarlow.co.uk/bbc%E2%80%99s-restaurant The use of somewhere outside the Thames Valley is probably connected with the fact that RB has spent a lot of time in Bristol recently opening a new "Brasserie Blanc". Howards has since closed: http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/news/...l/article.html

13-09-2009, 13:43	#2
sharw Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 98	I have now found a fourth restaurant that was used. I found the following in a forum: "I'm in Aberdeen (one of those aforementioned smelly scots), getting married in August 2010 I was in Bristol for the 1st time a few months ago, I really liked the city! we went to one of the Pizza Express' and there was loads of cameras etc around, so we asked what was going on and the restaurant opposite was being filmed for the 'Restaurant'! " None of the three mentioned in my previous post is near a Pizza Express. So, it looks as if the whole programme was made in Bristol. Does this mean that we will save a lot of time by not having endless helicopter shots of Le Manoir and its surroundings? Perhaps we get endless shots of the Bristol Brasserie Blanc instead! There are four Pizza Express restaurants in Bristol... off to do some more research!

13-09-2009, 14:10	#3
Sandgrownun Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: On the shores of the Irish Sea Services: Virgin BB, Phone, Telly, Mobile Posts: 279	Do we know when the new series starts?

13-09-2009, 16:03	#4
sharw Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 98	The only place I can find a start date is "October" here: http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/c...005153.article

22-09-2009, 15:18	#5
sharw Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 98	I've decided we have three weeks to go. Last year 'The Restaurant' had the 8 to 9 slot on Wednesdays and Thursdays. It started on Sept. 10th and overlapped the last two weeks of 'Professional Masterchef' which ended at 7p.m. This year 'Professional Masterchef' has moved to mid-evening slots of 8.30 - 9 Monday, 8 - 9 Tuesday, 8 - 9.30 Wednesday and 8.15 - 9 Thursday. That means that 'The Restaurant' will have to wait until that finishes on October 8th (assuming similar slots to last year) and so my prediction is that it will start the following week.

08-10-2009, 15:58	#6
sharw Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 98	Ooops got that one wrong. Professional Masterchef has had 4 weeks of the first round compared to 3 last year. That means 8 people instead of 6 going into the semi-finals which will take 5 programmes next week. The finals are scheduled for the following week - Mon 19th - Wed 21st. I still think The Restaurant will follow it - whether Thursday 22nd. (PM has had a 90 min. slot on Thursdays) or the following week I know not. The 90 min. slot could be 60 mins. of Restaurant and 30 of RB's new programme. I can't wait for those words "... and for zis reasonne ah haf put you in ze challenge"

08-10-2009, 17:10	#7
tennisman Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 216	'and not forgetteeng zat if you advertize food you'ave not cooked yourelf, zis eez a crime!' (raised eyebrows)

08-10-2009, 17:19	#8
Straker Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Services: S.H.A.D.O. Posts: 13,310	"You ’ave to fart to be ze bezt"

08-10-2009, 20:25	#9
eye3 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 334	I cant wait as I love the Restaurant...but why is Dudley Moore always there?

09-10-2009, 09:27	#10
sharw Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 98	It won't be Thursday 22nd - the Professional Masterchef final between the last three has been stretched from 2 programmes last year to four this with a 90 minute final final on the 22nd so looks like the following week. If it is eight weeks like last year it will end the week before Christmas.

09-10-2009, 10:11	#11
Melanie858 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Herts (Home)/ Kent (Uni) Posts: 2,091	I just can't wait any longer!! I'm dying for the new series to start !!

09-10-2009, 11:07	#12
JuJus Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 909	Loved the last two series so hope this one lives up to them

15-10-2009, 12:31	#13
John Dough Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 23,183	The new series starts at 8pm on Thursday 29th Oct putting it directly up against the ITV soaps, that will lead to a few rows in some homes I think.

15-10-2009, 13:03	#15
John Dough Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 23,183	No nor do I but the cat does......

15-10-2009, 13:19	#19
John Dough Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 23,183	The father and daughter were unbelievable. His lack of tact and diplomacy was uncomfortable to watch. No matter how good his daughter was a chef he doomed them from the very start.

15-10-2009, 15:44	#20
kwscott Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: At Home Services: Virgin Media Posts: 5,713	I like this programm and slad it starting soooon last years show where Wedneday and Thursday this years is starting on a Thursday so when is the 2nd show that week

15-10-2009, 16:13	#21
SuperSpurs Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London Services: Sky+, Blueyonder Posts: 1,759	Oooh, I can't wait! I had no idea it was going to be on. My favourite bit of Raymond speak is "what aaboot ze monEH?"

15-10-2009, 17:43	#22
John Dough Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 23,183	I was beginning to think that it wasn't coming back but I saw the trailer last night. It's starting much later in the year than previously and looks it though it will run through to 17th December. Did they have 9 couples last year btw?

15-10-2009, 18:28	#23
Fogger Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,954	But we will never get anyone near to replace Tatt Boy and The Gimp. They were a one off and didn't understand how funny they were.