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Advertisement:propertag.cmd.push(function() { proper_display('tvtropes_mobile_ad_1'); })Chef!, a British comedy TV show that ran from 1993 to 1996, concerns the life of famed English chef de cuisine Gareth Blackstock (Lenny Henry) as he attempts to maintain the prestigious Château Anglaise, the best French restaurant in England, while dealing with his tumultuous marriage. Gareth's rampaging rants and incessant insults provide much of the comedy for the show.Only three characters have significant roles throughout the show's three series run: Gareth, the star; Everton, an apprentice chef and frequent target of Gareth's abuse; and Janice, Gareth's wife who has to deal with his issues every day.Other characters appeared for shorter durations: Gustav (series 2 and 3), a once highly regarded chef who declined due to a drinking problem Lucinda (series 1), the sous chef—directly subordinate to Gareth—who, despite her petite size, is sometimes shown to have a bite whereas Gareth has a barkAdvertisement:propertag.cmd.push(function() { proper_display('tvtropes_mobile_ad_2'); }) | |
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Blatant Lies | |
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Blatant Lies: Gareth warns his kitchen staff in the first episode that they're all expendable and so they'd better work hard. Five minutes latter his boss suggests staff cuts and Gareth says he couldn't possibly do without any of them. | |
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Auto Erotica | |
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Auto Erotica: Averted, much to Janice's dismay. Played straight off-screen for Crispin's dad, caught with another man's wife/girlfriend in the back of the Roller. | |
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Angry Chef | |
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Angry Chef: Gareth Blackstock. While talented, Blackstock is arrogant, tyrannical, and is often rude to employees, friends, and family members. | |
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The Alcoholic | |
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The Alcoholic: Gustav. | |
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Accidental Misnaming | |
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Accidental Misnaming: Anita Lawrence keeps calling Janice as Janet. | |
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Added Alliterative Appeal | |
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Added Alliterative Appeal: "BBC Bosses Ban Bollocking Blackstock." | |
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Berserk Button | |
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Berserk Button: For Gareth there are many times. One of the most memorable occurs when he overhears a customer asking for salt before tasting his meal. | |
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Running Gag | |
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Played straight off-screen for Crispin's dad, caught with another man's wife/girlfriend in the back of the Roller. | |
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Five-Second Rule / int_8d7d496d | |
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Inappropriate Pride / int_8d7d496d |
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