Peter Russell-Clarke
Peter Russell-Clarke was a pioneering Australian TV chef who gained fame in the 1980s for his engaging cooking show 'Come and Get It,' which ran for nine years and featured around 900 episodes. He was celebrated for his humorous personality and catchphrases, making cooking accessible and enjoyable for many Australians. Beyond his culinary career, Russell-Clarke was also an accomplished writer, illustrator, and artist, and he even served as a United Nations Food Ambassador. He passed away in Melbourne at the age of 89 due to complications from a stroke.
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Peter Russell-Clarke, one of Australia’s original celebrity chefs, passed away over the weekend.
TV cooks used to be wilder and wackier
Australia· 2025-07-13
Peter Russell-Clarke was a renowned TV cook and media pioneer who taught generations of Australians how to cook.
TV cook Peter Russell-Clarke has died aged 89Australia· 2025-07-06
Legendary Australian TV chef Peter Russell-Clarke has died in Melbourne at the age of 89.
TV chef Peter Russell-Clarke dies at age of 89Australia· 2025-07-06
