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Keith was beginning to hate food and his excessive drinking was about to take its toll. Read by Michael Cochrane.

By Keith Floyd, with James Steen.

Keith Floyd was one of the first chefs to become a celebrity and led the way in filming cookery programmes on location. With trademark bow tie and glass of wine in hand, he inspired a generation to cook.

Keith was beginning to hate food and his excessive drinking was about to take its toll.

Read by Michael Cochrane.

Abridged by Libby Spurrier.

A Pier production for BBC Radio 4.

15 minutes

Last on

Sat 21 Nov 200900:30

Broadcasts

  • Fri 20 Nov 200909:45
  • Sat 21 Nov 200900:30

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