Posts by: Martin and David

Amanda - if it is the case that you are planning to have Jeni back on UKTV Food in the future, would it not be a good idea to make sure Jeni is happy with you announcing this? Perhaps you should refer to her website, where you can see she is not happy that UKTV has announced her return - when she hasn't been offered anything yet.

It is to be regretted that UKTV has seriously underestimated the strength of feeling about the removal of Great Food Live, and of Jeni Barnett in particular. The company should be aware, as should their advertisers, and especially Waitrose, the sponsor of Market Kitchen, that the decision by the management of UKTV Food to end Great Food Live is having and will continue to have significant repercussions on viewing figures.

It is not too late to reverse the decline in viewing figures brought about by the termination of the programme, but time is running out and there are many other broadcast networks that would welcome her talent - and the audience that she will bring to a television channel.