Not that long ago, we had the rather less interesting Restaurant In Our Living Room paving the way for shows about entrepreneurial sorts making a few quid out of turning their homes into “pop-up” restaurants.

And I have to say, minutes into this new BBC offering last night, I was hooked, largely thanks to the fact that Mike and Tina Pemberton – the old hands at the business of turning their home into a restaurant – were sent in to advise newbie and wannabe restaurateurs Matt and Marie.

The chemistry between the couples was instant, and it was entirely antagonistic. Brilliant. Watching their ‘relationship’ unfold as Tina and Mike attempted to give advice to Matt that was entirely unwelcome, and eschewed in no uncertain terms, was far more interesting then the foodie side of the show. Read more & comment »