BBC re-commissions Saturday Kitchen Live

BBC Daytime has commissioned a further three series of Saturday Kitchen Live for BBC One. The new commission takes the series up until early 2012. The weekly show presented by James Martin features top chefs cooking live in the studio for a celebrity guest along with edited highlights of some of the best of the BBC's cookery archive.

The show has grown steadily since its launch with audiences increasing from 1.3 million and 21% share to 1.9 million and 27% share this year.

The new series has been commissioned by Liam Keelan, Controller of Daytime, who said: "I'm thrilled to be able to commit to another three series of Saturday Kitchen for BBC Daytime. With James at the helm, the show has been a huge success with its array of top chefs and fresh and entertaining format."