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Jamie's School Dinners

British chef Jamie Oliver exposes unhealthy school lunches. Kids ignore fruits and veggies, preferring junk food. He tackles challenges reforming meals to create a healthier nation.

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Timothy Spall
Narrator
Jamie Oliver
Self

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

Jamie Oliver works at Kidbrooke School, Greenwich, London, under fiery head cook Nora, to learn about the mechanics of school catering and how the kids relate to his food. Can he cook nutritious food that the kids will eat, at the right price, and which the dinner ladies can easily prepare? Will he also be brave enough to ban French fries from the canteen?

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Awards

  • 2006 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Factual Series - winner
  • 2006 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Editing Factual - nominated
  • 2006 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Titles - nominated
  • 2005 - National Television Award - Most Popular TV Expert - nominated

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