The chapter presents research on the genre of TV cookery shows. Following a brief history of the genre on British TV, the study moves on to investigate popular TV chefs and their (linguistic) presentation skills in more detail. The comparison of Nigella Lawson's and Jamie Oliver's verbal output examines features such as their choice of lexis; how they give instructions; their use of vague language and how they express emotion. The analysis of the two chef's programs reveals that these shows' popularity is based on the entertainment value of the presenters as much as (or more than) the preparation of dishes that can be learned from them.
Passionate about food: Jamie and Nigella and the performance of food-talk
CHIARO, DELIA CARMELA
2013
Abstract
The chapter presents research on the genre of TV cookery shows. Following a brief history of the genre on British TV, the study moves on to investigate popular TV chefs and their (linguistic) presentation skills in more detail. The comparison of Nigella Lawson's and Jamie Oliver's verbal output examines features such as their choice of lexis; how they give instructions; their use of vague language and how they express emotion. The analysis of the two chef's programs reveals that these shows' popularity is based on the entertainment value of the presenters as much as (or more than) the preparation of dishes that can be learned from them.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
