It's the kitchen drama gripping the nation - but viewers may not realise there's a real life chef in BBC series Boliing Point.
Former Manchester Chef of the Year Rachel Stockley will be seen in the kitchen of fictional fine dining restaurant Point North from episode two onwards on the BBC drama.
Life imitates art for Rachel, who won huge acclaim and awards while chef at the former Baratxuri restaurant in Ramsbottom. She has now taken on her first ever acting role in the show.
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