Fanny Cradock
The original TV chef, Fanny Cradock is best known for her on-screen partnership with her husband-to-be Major John Cradock (AKA Johnnie) and her forthright style of presenting.
She began her television career in 1955 with the 大象传媒 series Kitchen Magic, followed by a move to ITV to make the channel鈥檚 first cookery programme, Fanny鈥檚 Kitchen. She later returned to the 大象传媒 and was a constant feature on our screens until 1976, when her harsh treatment of an amateur cook brought about an unceremonious end to her television career.
Fanny wrote many best-selling cookbooks and 大象传媒 booklets, including Home Cooking with Fanny Cradock, Cooking with Bon Viveur, Problem Cooking with Fanny Craddock and Ten Classic Dishes. Her recipes went on to define British food, particularly in the post-war period where her Escoffier-inspired recipes and flamboyant style were a refreshing change after years of rationing.
Fanny Cradock died on 27 December 1994 aged 85.