Boiling Point returned to our screens over the weekend, but this time in the form of a new four-part drama on BBC One.
The tense workplace thriller follows on from the acclaimed film that follows head chef Andy Jones (Stephen Graham) and his kitchen staff at one of London’s most popular restaurants, Jones & Sons.
WATCH: Trailer for BBC One’s Boiling Point
The new series picks up eight months after the film left off, with Andy’s former sous chef Carly (Vinette Robinson) now running her own restaurant with the help of her former kitchen team.
Although the characters in the series are not based on real people, the story is inspired by the real life experiences of its director, Philip Barantini. Continue reading to find out more…
© Kevin Baker Stephen Graham as Andy
The true events that inspired Boiling Point
The series was inspired by the experience of Philip Barantini, who started working in a kitchen trying to get acting roles.
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Boiling Point: Everything you need to know about the BBC series’ follow-up to the hit filmHe eventually became head chef and was sent through the agency to work in various restaurants, from Michelin-starred establishments to local cafes.
In an interview with The Book Of Man, Philip revealed that he used his own experiences in his writing.
“I was suffering from my own problems,” he said. “This character of Andy is loosely based on my life and my experiences. I’ve been sober for almost seven years now, but during the time I spent in kitchens, drinking and doing all that, I was in a dark place.”
© Kevin Baker Stephen Graham’s character is loosely based on the life of director Philip Barantini
What is Boiling Point about?
For those who have yet to watch the series, it is a sequel to the acclaimed 2021 film of the same name, which ended in a shocking way. After a stressful situation in the kitchen, a devastated Andy turns to drink and drugs, leading to a heart attack. For a full explanation, click here.
The new series picks up eight months later, with Carly leading the team at her new Dalston restaurant, Point North, with help from her old kitchen team.
© Kevin BakerVinette Robinson plays Carly
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The synopsis continues: “We follow the team as the stresses of running a restaurant weigh on them amid the crisis in the hospitality industry. With pressure to attract new, hungry customers and financial pressure to keep the business profitable, the team must find a way to manage their complicated personal lives while creating quality food day after day.”
Who stars in Boiling Point?
Stephen Graham reprises his role as Andy, with Vinette Robinson as Carly, Hannah Walters as Emily, Ray Panthaki as Freeman and Gary Lamont as Dean
Other cast members reprising their roles from the film include Áine Rose Daly as Robyn, Taz Skylar as Billy, Daniel Larkai as Jake, Stephen McMillan as Jamie, Hannah Traylen as Holly and Izuka Hoyle as Camille.
© James StackIzuka Hoyle as Camille
There are also some new faces, including Stephen Odubola as Johnny, Shaun Fagan as Bolton, Joel MacCormack as Liam and Ahmed Malek as Musa.
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