'F Word' confirmed for second series

Channel 4 has confirmed that Gordon Ramsay's cookery entertainment show The F Word will be back for a second series.

The future of the programme had been in doubt after its first series averaged just 2.1 million viewers late last year.

"The F Word is an important show for us," said Sue Murphy, head of features at C4. "It's a fresh, edgy and innovative way of doing food on television and is a great vehicle for Gordon's many talents."

Ramsay, who is also working on a new series of Kitchen Nightmares, added: "I love making this show, so this is f***ing brilliant news!"

The broadcaster is planning a number of tweaks to the format for the new series, which is slated to begin this Spring.