According to Radio times, this is a repeat - but it was live when originally broadcast. Time constraints on a live show mean there just isn't time available to do what you would do in a non-televised situation.
The trouble with that is that less experienced cooks may think that's ok and good practice when it isn't. Time restraints isn't a good enough reason...to me anyway. 20-30 seconds to wash hands.
One of the reasons James Martin left was because of the amount of complaints they received regarding hand washing. There was one woman who wrote in every single week.
//He must mean James Martin. Melv is just jealous that James Martin has a better veg plot than him :-)//
Is that a euphemism, ummm:-)
He probably employs a full time gardener, as well.