Bill Granger's daughter has paid a touching tribute to the chef following his tragic death on Christmas Day aged just 54. The entrepreneur and restauranteur was the man behind Granger & Co in London and many other global chains around the world.
08.12.2023 - 12:39 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Steph McGovern has broken her silence as her Channel 4 show Steph's Packed Lunch airs for the final time today.
The show has been on our screens for three years before it was announced that it was being axed from Channel 4 with bosses saying they are “incredibly proud” of all the programme has achieved and credited it for “kick-starting” the channel’s growth in the north of England.
The broadcaster said the budget for the show will now be reallocated to other programmes in the nations and regions, writes The Mirror.
And as the show airs for the final time on Friday, Steph took to social media to share a photo of her cue cards, earpiece and microphone sitting on a table. Speaking about the final episode, she said: "For one last time……. today 12 - 2.10 @packedlunchc4 on @channel4. My cue cards, my earpiece and my microphone."
Gutted fans flocked to the comments to send their best wishes, with one saying: "Will be watching - how this brilliant programme is being scrapped given the tripe that remains is beyond me. Have a great last show."
Another penned: "Very sad for you and the team. Big, big mistake cancelling it. Have a great last show Steph, you are the best!"
Another said: "Absolutely gutted this is the last show. Channel 4 are bonkers getting rid of all you lovely people.. let’s hope you return soon to our screens. My lunchtimes will never be the same again. Wishing you all the best of luck and the happiest of Christmas, each and everyone one of you are amazing."
Celebrity pal Giovanna Fletcher also wrote: "Sending everyone so much love! What a show. I always loved my time up in Leeds and the work we created out of the studio tackling brilliant subjects. A welcoming and fun environment, always!"
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Bill Granger's daughter has paid a touching tribute to the chef following his tragic death on Christmas Day aged just 54. The entrepreneur and restauranteur was the man behind Granger & Co in London and many other global chains around the world.
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