Series synopsis
Delicious is a British comedy drama television series that premiered on Sky One on December 30, 2016. It ended on January 18, 2019. It was created by Dan Sefton. It stars Dawn French, Emilia Fox, Tanya Reynolds and Ruairí O'Connor.
Hyo Dong, the son of a struggling Chinese restaurant owner, falls in love with Hee Ae, who, unbeknownst to Hyo Dong, is the daughter of a ruthless rival who is out to destroy his father's restaurant. Hyo Dong and Hee Ae are in the same cooking class as Shin Ae, a poor girl who dreams of owning a successful restaurant despite having a tough life.
Premise
Hyo Dong, the son of a struggling Chinese restaurant owner, falls in love with Hee Ae, who, unbeknownst to Hyo Dong, is the daughter of a ruthless rival who is out to destroy his father's restaurant. Hyo Dong and Hee Ae are in the same cooking class as Shin Ae, a poor girl who dreams of owning a successful restaurant despite having a tough life.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Dawn French as Gina Benelli
- Emilia Fox as Sam Vincent
- Tanya Reynolds as Teresa Benelli
- Ruairí O'Connor as Michael Vincent
- Aaron Anthony as Adam Hesketh
- Franco Nero as Joe Benelli
- Vincent Regan as Mason Elliot
- Rhashan Stone as Marc Wilson
Supporting cast
- Sheila Hancock as Mimi Vincent
- Iain Glen as Leo Vincent
- Risteard Cooper as James Harley
- Stuart Davidson as Wedding Guest
- Roger Barclay as Maître D'
- Ned Porteous as Will
- Edward Rowe as Duncan
- Eileen Walsh as Marianne Khan
- Mary Woodvine as Nurse Victoria
- Nicholas Woodeson as Allen Billington
- Elaine Claxton as Jan Billington
- Hetti Bywater as Daisy
Guest cast
- Stuart Davidson as Wedding Guest
- Roger Barclay as Maître D'
- Ned Porteous as Will
- Edward Rowe as Duncan
- Eileen Walsh as Marianne Khan
- Mary Woodvine as Nurse Victoria
- Nicholas Woodeson as Allen Billington
- Elaine Claxton as Jan Billington
- Hetti Bywater as Daisy
- Jonathan Jaynes as Clyde Palmer
- Tony Turner as Robert
- Paul Clayton as Trevelyn
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | December 30, 2016 | January 20, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 4 | December 29, 2017 | January 19, 2018 |
| Season 3 | 4 | December 28, 2018 | January 18, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Leo Vincent is a successful chef, who has stolen most of his recipes from ex-wife Gina Benelli, whom he cuckolded for years with second spouse Sam. Now Sam is convinced he is having an affair and he is - with Gina. Gina has another problem with rebellious daughter Teresa, who is allergic to water, but things come to a head at a party for Sam and Leo's son Michael's eighteenth birthday party, when Sam learns the truth and reacts angrily. Rather than hate each other the two women empathize, casting Leo as the villain but both rush to his hospital bed-side when he makes a suicide bid. |
December 30, 2016 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 As friends and family members gather for the funeral, emotions run high and one or two relationships take a new turn. Plus, the will reveals a few surprises. |
January 6, 2017 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Gina confronts Rosa for helping Teresa get an abortion without informing her and reaches breaking point after a heated altercation, telling her the wedding at the Penrose is cancelled. Elsewhere, Michael and Tina have some serious doubts about their burgeoning relationship. |
January 13, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Business is booming at the Penrose a year after Leo's death, but there is trouble in store for the two women running things. Gina is left reeling when two men from her past reappear - one welcome, one not at all - while a frustrated Sam decides to show initiative personally and professionally, with potentially disastrous consequences. |
December 29, 2017 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A vengeful Gina sets out to give Sam a 40th birthday she will never forget. But Sam is not the only one in for a surprise. |
January 5, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Everyone gathers for a feast to mark the first anniversary of Leo's death, but passions soon boil over. A member of staff reveals a long-kept secret that shocks Gina to the core. |
January 12, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Heart Gina and Sam have just about found a way to work together. But a new man is about to really stir things up. |
December 28, 2018 |
| 2 |
Betrayed Sam and Gina discover Mason's up to something that threatens everything they've worked for. Teresa comes clean to the family. But will Mimi do the same? |
January 4, 2019 |
| 3 |
Not Intimidated Sam and Gina come to blows over the best way to help Mimi. But when it comes to Mason, they agree there's only one course of action - revenge. |
January 11, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky One |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 30, 2016 |
| Last aired | January 18, 2019 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:00:00 |