Gods of Food

That Peter Kay Thing

December 2024 •English

That Peter Kay Thing is a series of six spoof documentaries shown on Channel 4 in January 1999. Set in and around Bolton, these follows the lives of different characters and stars Peter Kay as the subject of each documentary. All of the episodes display Kay's penchant for nostalgic humour and unsympathetic lead characters. The series was narrated by Andrew Sachs. Many of the plot lines were based around actual events from Kay's life. At least six of the characters appear in the spin-off series Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights.

The Games

December 2024 •English

The Games was an Australian mockumentary television series about the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. The series was originally broadcast on the ABC and had two seasons of 13 episodes each, the first in 1998 and the second in 2000. 'The Games' starred satirists John Clarke and Bryan Dawe along with Australian comedian Gina Riley and actor Nicholas Bell. It was written by John Clarke and Ross Stevenson. The series centred on the Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games and satirised corruption and cronyism in the Olympic movement, bureaucratic ineptness in the New South Wales public service, and unethical behaviour within politics and the media. An unusual feature of the show was that the characters shared the same name as the actors who played them, to enhance the illusion of a documentary on the Sydney Games.

Quark

December 2024 •English

Quark is an American science fiction situation comedy starring Richard Benjamin broadcast on NBC. The pilot first aired on May 7, 1977, and the series followed as a mid-season replacement in February 1978. The series was cancelled in April 1978. Quark was created by Buck Henry, co-creator of the spy spoof Get Smart. The show was set on a United Galaxy Sanitation Patrol Cruiser, an interstellar garbage scow operating out of United Galaxies Space Station Perma One in the year 2226. Adam Quark, the main character, works to clean up trash in space by collecting "space baggies" with his trusted and highly unusual crew. In its short run, Quark satirized such science fiction as Star Wars, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Flash Gordon. Three of the episodes were direct satires of Star Trek episodes. The series won one Emmy Award nomination, for costume designer Grady Hunt's work in the episode "All the Emperor's Quasi-Norms, Part 2". The complete series was released on DVD on October 14, 2008.

Round Planet

December 2024 •English

This is natural history, but not as you know it. Narrated by off-kilter natural history doyen 'Armstrong Wedgewood' – played by the inimitable Matt Lucas – this is blue-chip rebooted.

The 'Bu

December 2024 •English

An award-winning series from Channel 101's short film contest in the early 2000s. It mocks the soap opera television genre and satirized life in Malibu, California. There were seven episodes filmed, with an eighth episode "apology" also submitted after the creators decided to end the series. The original run was created by The Lonely Island; and starred Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone and Sarah Chalke.

Chimudondon

December 2024 •Japanese

Higa Nobuko was born and raised with her four siblings in a farmhouse in the "Yanbaru region" in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa. She aims to become a chef drawing inspiration from Okinawan cuisine. The four siblings follow very different paths, but the memories of their hometown connect their hearts and they're able to overcome their hardships as a family.

Delicious Party Precure

December 2024 •Japanese

The mysterious, delicious world of CooKingdom, which rules over all the cuisine in this world. CooKingdom has closely guarded the Recipe-Bon, in which it's written how to prepare any dish. But, oh no! One day, it gets stolen by the Bundoru Gang! The Bundoru Gang plans to monopolize everything for themselves, and their next target is the Cuisine Fairy Recipeppi... The Energy Fairies have come to Oishi-Na Town in the human world in search of the Recipe-Bon. With their help, an unexpected turn of events leads to three ordinary girls transforming into Pretty Cures!

Bangkok Foodbusters

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Mr. Tsukuyomi's Forbidden Midnight Snack

December 2024 •Japanese

It centers on the relationship between foodie and expert chef Tsukuyomi, and a 27-year-old female personal gym trainer named Soyogi. They meet up regularly so Soyogi can re-energize herself on Tsukuyomi's food, but they have established an agreement that forbids any romance between them.

Omnivore

December 2024 •English

From Peruvian salt flats to Rwandan coffee forests, explore and celebrate the ingredients that built societies, shaped beliefs, and forever altered the tapestry of humanity.

Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

December 2024 •English

Bourdain travels across the globe to uncover little-known areas of the world and celebrate diverse cultures by exploring food and dining rituals. Known for his curiosity, candor, and acerbic wit, Bourdain takes viewers off the beaten path of tourist destinations – including some war-torn parts of the world – and meets with a variety of local citizens to offer a window into their lifestyles, and occasionally communes with an internationally lauded chef on his journeys.

The Venture Bros.

December 2024 •English

Hank and Dean Venture, with their father Doctor Venture and faithful bodyguard Brock Samson, go on wild adventures facing megalomaniacs, zombies, and suspicious ninjas, all for the glory of adventure. Or something like that.

Chiller au Québec avec Félipé

December 2024 •French

Bandet och jag

December 2024 •Swedish

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

December 2024 •English

A group of East High students countdown to the opening night of their school’s first-ever production of “High School Musical.” Showmances blossom; friendships are tested while new ones are made; rivalries flare and lives are changed forever as these young people discover the transformative power that only a high school drama club can provide.

Mentsuyu Hitori Meshi

December 2024 •Japanese

A gourmet-comedy drama about an office lady who finds it troublesome to prepare food properly and so attempts to save time by utilizing mentsuyu (soup base for noodles) in order to make delicious recipes. ~~ Adapted from the manga series "Mentsuyu Hitori Meshi" (めんつゆひとり飯) by Setoguchi Mizuki (瀬戸口みづき).

Haha Bus

December 2024 •Korean

Haha and Byul, known as typical lovebirds, and their three children (Dream, Soul, and Song), who have unique charms and colors, go on a bus trip. As Song, the youngest, brightens up the mood, the entire family shows off cheerful vibes. Haha's family gathers on a show for the first time, then repairs the old bus and names it "HaHa Bus" to start traveling all around the country. Let us join the memorable bus trip with Haha’s family and see how they communicate with various neighbors, eat delicious food, and make unforgettable family memories that will be remembered for the rest of their life.

Daddy's Lunch Box

December 2024 •Japanese

A single father who has no cooking experience and can't even make a fried egg satisfactorily... A bento box made for his daughter for three years in high school, and a unique handwritten letter. A classic home comedy drama based on a true story of a father and daughter that will make you laugh and cry over and over again, with a total of 700 lunch boxes and menu items.

OBLOMOV

December 2024 •Turkish

Fully Booked

December 2024 •Thai

It's never seen before! This is a reality show where six idols from GMMTV will fly across the sky to open a Thai restaurant in Japan! Cook, serve, and run, they'll get it all done from the beginning to the end without any help! Stay tuned to see how this adventure will turn out.