a British cooking show starring Gordon Ramsay. Originally conceived as a one-off episode, Channel 4 later commissioned a full series for late 2008. A Christmas special aired on 25 December 2011. On live television, Ramsay invited the entire nation to prepare a three course meal for four with him in just under 60 minutes[2] Ingredients and instructions were available on the official site to help viewers prepare for the event at home.