Stirred But Not Shaken

He was the first celebrity chef, the swashbuckling cook who crossed the high seas, on a BBC budget, communicating his love of food to millions of viewers. Make a wonderful dish and have a good time: that was the criteria of Keith Floyd's mission (a mission that lasted several decades). Along the way he inspired a generation of men to get into the kitchen. Although on camera he often seemed sozzled, he was in fact meticulous about his preparation, delivery and cooking at all times.