The Food Programme Episodes Available now

Food Additives, Part 2: The Debate
Sheila Dillon and an expert panel discuss the role of food additives in our everyday lives

Food Additives, Part 1: Sherbet and other E number experiments
Exploring the world of additives, from fruity sherbert to ultra-processed-food flavourings

Island to Island: The journey of Mauritian cuisine
Leyla Kazim looks at how Mauritian cuisine is finding its place on the UK food scene

Ice Cream Nation
A visit to Redcar and Sheffield proves that UK ice cream culture is stronger than ever.

Taste the Music and Dance
Dan Saladino is at the Womad festival's Taste The World stage, where music meets foods.

Jamie Oliver: A Life Through Food Part II
Jamie Oliver talks to Sheila Dillon on the 20th anniversary of 'The Naked Chef' Part II

Jamie Oliver: A Life Through Food Part I
Jamie Oliver talks to Sheila Dillon on the 20th anniversary of 'The Naked Chef' Part I

Why did the chicken cross the road? How food became more than a comedy punchline
Comedian George Egg considers how food became more than comedy's slapstick sidekick.

The Search for Esiah's Seeds
Dan Saladino tells the story of food grower Esiah Levy who shared seeds and changed lives.

The BarbeQ'n'A
Sheila joins a group of grilling gurus to address listeners’ barbecue queries