Celebrity chef Anna Haugh is returning to television screens for a second series of Anna Haugh’s Big Irish Food Tour, according to BBC Northern Ireland. Produced by Below The Radar Television, the five-part culinary series follows Haugh across towns and cities in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland as she cooks with local ingredients and meets regional food producers.
Filming Locations and Celebrity Guests on the Tour
Filming is currently underway in County Donegal, where Haugh plans to go sea fishing for mackerel and brown crab. According to the broadcaster, the itinerary also spans County Londonderry for artisan cheese production, Dublin for vegetable harvesting, alongside scheduled stops in County Down and County Monaghan.
Each episode pairs the MasterChef judge with a well-known guest from entertainment or sport. The announced lineup features singer Daniel O’Donnell, pop star and former Girls Aloud member Nadine Coyle, Hope Street actress Tara Lynne O’Neill, boxing champion Barry McGuigan, and television personality Coleen Nolan.
Did you know? The inaugural run of Anna Haugh’s Big Irish Food Tour aired across BBC Northern Ireland and BBC Daytime, featuring guest appearances by notable figures such as Katherine Ryan, Carl Frampton, Angela Scanlon, Bundee Aki, Ed Byrne, and Vanessa Feltz. That first series remains available for streaming on BBC iPlayer.
Production Team and Broadcast Plans
Eddie Doyle, Head of Content Commissioning for BBC Northern Ireland, commissioned the new series. Doyle noted that Haugh brings a natural, relaxed presentation style to her interactions with both celebrity companions and local food producers.
“We hope audiences enjoy seeing what stops she makes on her tour this time and, of course, what delicious recipes she cooks up in the kitchens she visits,” Doyle said, according to BBC Northern Ireland.
Behind the scenes, Karen Kirby serves as the BBC Commissioning Executive, with Michael Fanning acting as Executive Producer and Chris Franklyn Jones directing for Below The Radar TV. Broadcast dates for the second series have not yet been announced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch the first series of Anna Haugh’s Big Irish Food Tour?
The complete first series, originally broadcast in 2025, is currently available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
Which counties does Anna Haugh visit in the second series?
According to production details, Haugh visits County Londonderry, County Down, County Donegal, County Monaghan, and County Dublin.
Who produces the show?
The series is produced by Below The Radar Television for BBC Northern Ireland.
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