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The Food Programme Episodes

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    English Sparkling Wine

    Andrew Jefford investigates the growing popularity and quality of English sparkling wine.

  2. Hungry Cities

    How will we feed the cities of the future? Sheila Dillon is joined by author Carolyn Steel

  3. Cherries

    Sheila Dillon follows the fortunes of that most English of summer fruits, the cherry.

  4. Radical Cookbooks

    Sheila Dillon looks at some of history's most radical cookbooks.

  5. Butchery

    Sheila Dillon finds out why so many butchers' shops have closed down in recent years.

  6. Royal Entertaining

    Sheila Dillon looks at the history of state banquets and investigates their modern role.

  7. Nigel Slater

    Sheila Dillon and Nigel Slater cook a perfect meal.

  8. Local Food Networks

    Sheila Dillon visits local communities who are setting up their own farms.

  9. Waiters

    Sheila Dillon looks at the world of the waiter. Is this a profession in crisis?

  10. African Food Security

    Sheila Dillon on a project in Ethiopia involving a radical change in farming practice.

  11. Street Food

    The culture of street food appears to be under threat from city planners.

  12. New Orleans

    Sheila Dillon visits the city, world famous for its food.

  13. Elvers

    Formerly a cheap and popular dish, the elver is now in short supply. Sheila Dillon reports

  14. Scallops

    Brittany is Europe's largest producer of scallops. Simon Parkes investigates.

  15. Museum Food

    John Waite explores the revolution in museum food.

  16. Fish Training

    Many of us do not know how to choose or prepare fresh fish. Sheila Dillon reports.

  17. Food and Music

    Sheila Dillon explores the connection between two of life's pleasures - food and music.

  18. Rice Stocks

    Sheila Dillon investigates the rapid increase in the price of rice around the world.

  19. Oysters

    Hardeep Singh Kohli celebrates the oyster, a delicacy which goes back to Roman times.

  20. Speciality Salts

    Speciality salts have never been more popular. Simon Parkes investigates.

  21. Food Waste

    Richard Johnson investigates food waste created by restaurants and the food industry.

  22. New Covent Garden and Rungis

    Sheila Dillon crosses the Channel to explore what makes a capital food market successful.

  23. Ribble Valley Food Trail

    Sheila Dillon puts the new Ribble Valley Food Trail to the test.

  24. Spanish Food - Extremadura

    Simon Parkes enjoys the flavours of the Spanish region of Extremadura.

  25. Toddlers' Tastes in Food

    Sheila Dillon looks at toddlers' tastes.

  26. Pollan and Nutritionism

    Sheila Dillon speaks to the author and food campaigner Michael Pollan.

  27. Internet Food

    Sheila Dillon explores food sold over the internet and gets some tips on online shopping.

  28. Iconic Brands

    Sheila Dillon examines the enduring appeal and versatility of iconic brands.

  29. A Taste of Britain: Revisited

    Sheila Dillon revisits local food traditions from the 1973 seriece 'A Taste of Britain'.

  30. Leftovers

    Sheila Dillon celebrates the art of eking out and reusing leftovers.

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