''Oliver's Twist'' is a 2002 television series featuring chef

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Oliver Twist ''Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress'', is the second novel by English author Charles Dickens. It was originally published as a serial from 1837 to 1839 and as a three-volume book in 1838. The story follows the titular orphan, who, ...

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'', Oliver began producing ''Oliver's Twist'' to be aired outside the UK. The show became a success — being aired in over 70 countries — and helped establish Oliver's global popularity.

Production

The show was produced by Oliver's own production company, Fresh One Productions, and 52 episodes were aired in total. All music for the show was composed by Leigh Haggerwood. "Just the Start", the theme song, was performed by Scarlet Division, the band for which Oliver has been a drummer for since 1989.

Episodes

Series 1 (2002–03)

Series 2 (2003–04)

References

External links

* {{Jamie Oliver Food Network original programming 2002 British television series debuts British cooking television shows 2000s British cooking television series 2004 British television series debuts British English-language television shows Television series by Fremantle (company) Television series about chefs