MIPTV Picks 2013: Heston’s Fantastical Food

This series from UK celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal takes the concept of "super-sizing" to new and indeed, fantastic, heights.

By Realscreen Staff

March 1, 2013

FACTUAL ENTERTAINMENT/LIFESTYLE

Partners: Produced by betty TV for Channel 4; distributed by DRG

Length/volume: 7 x 60 minutes

Aired: November 2012 (UK)

Rights available: Television and video rights for world, excluding UK

We’re all familiar with Morgan Spurlock’s Super Size Me, but this series from UK celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal takes the concept of “super-sizing” to new and indeed, fantastic, heights. As a foodie who loves a challenge, Blumenthal sets out here to create giant versions of cherished meals and treats, in order to restore the wonder and excitement over food that we had as children. Expect to see more-than-generous portions of pub grub, the world’s biggest packet of Rolos, and a tea bag that could potentially serve all of London in this whimsical, appetite-whetting series.

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About The Author

Jillian Morgan is a special reports editor at realscreen with a background in journalism and digital marketing. She joined the publication in 2019 after serving as the assistant editor to trade publications HPAC and On-Site. With a bachelor of journalism from the University of King's College in Halifax, she also works as a freelance writer and fact-checker.

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