
TV series
The Cook Report
1987–1997, English, on ITV1. Created by Kevin Laffan.
The Cook Report was a British current affairs television programme shown on ITV, produced for the network by Central Television from 1987 to 1998.
- Seasons
- 16
- Episodes
- 107
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 1997
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Latest episode
S16 E7: Unfinished Business
Aired 16 December 1997
Seasons 16

Season 1
1987 · 6 episodes

Season 2
1988 · 6 episodes

Season 3
1989 · 3 episodes

Season 4
1990 · 7 episodes

Season 5
1991 · 8 episodes

Season 6
1992 · 8 episodes

Season 7
1993 · 7 episodes

Season 8
1993 · 7 episodes

Season 9
1994 · 7 episodes

Season 10
1994 · 7 episodes

Season 11
1995 · 6 episodes

Season 12
1995 · 8 episodes

Season 13
1996 · 6 episodes

Season 14
1996 · 7 episodes

Season 15
1997 · 7 episodes

Season 16
1997 · 7 episodes
Cast & crew
- Kevin LaffanCreator
- Roger CookHimself - Host · 107 ep
- Martin McGuinnessCast · 2 ep
- Freddie ForemanCast · 1 ep
- William 'Duke' MeeksCast · 1 ep
- Iain DonaldsonCast · 1 ep
- Shirley JohnsonCast · 1 ep
- Joyce KarlinCast · 1 ep
- Toby TylerCast · 1 ep
- Ray WyreCast · 1 ep
- Brain FeeneyCast · 1 ep
- Iain Douglas-HamiltonCast · 1 ep
- Daphne SheldrickCast · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 22 July 1987
- Last aired
- 16 December 1997
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
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The Cook Report: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Cook Report are there?
The Cook Report has 16 seasons and 107 episodes.
Is The Cook Report finished?
Yes. The Cook Report ended in 1997, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Cook Report?
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Who created The Cook Report?
The Cook Report was created by Kevin Laffan and stars Roger Cook, Martin McGuinness, Freddie Foreman.