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The Food Programme Episodes

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    History of Sugar

    Sheila Dillon talks to Prof Sidney Mintz about the history of sugar.

  2. Food History at Chatsworth House

    The programme comes from Chatsworth House in Derbyshire.

  3. Fairtrade Farmers

    Do Tanzania farmers on Mount Kilimanjaro get a good deal from fair trade?

  4. Locally Sourced Food

    Sheila Dillon asks whether the major supermarket chains can offer locally sourced food.

  5. A Celebration of Meze

    A celebration of meze, the traditional Middle Eastern mixed hors d'oeuvres.

  6. Tim Lang: Former Director of the London Food Commission

    Simon Parkes profiles Tim Lang, Professor of Food Policy at London's City University.

  7. Prue Leith: Cook, Writer and Businesswoman

    Simon Parkes profiles Prue Leith, celebrated cook, writer and champion of healthy eating.

  8. Chris Haskins: Former Food Production Adviser

    Simon Parkes profiles Chris Haskins, farmer, former executive and government adviser.

  9. Food Festivals

    Sheila Dillon explores the world of food festivals and asks what purpose they serve.

  10. Sweet & Sour

    Sheila Dillon explores sweet and sour, one of the most enduring flavour combinations.

  11. Grouse & Pheasant

    Sheila Dillon investigates grouse and pheasant with the help of writer Johnny Scott.

  12. Impact of Floods on Food Supplies

    Sheila Dillon looks at the impact of the recent floods on food supplies.

  13. Perfect Bread

    Sheila Dillon dissects our national loaf. How is most bread made, and what goes into it?

  14. Bengal

    Sheila Dillon explores explores the food of Bengal.

  15. Farmers' Markets

    Sheila Dillon investigates the British love affair with farmers' markets.

  16. Eat Well, Age Well?

    Sheila Dillon asks if we eat better, will we age better?

  17. East European Wine

    Andrew Jefford explores the increasingly popular Eastern European wine industry.

  18. New York Fancy Food Festival

    Sheila Dillon follows a group of small producers at the New York Fancy Food Festival.

  19. Honeybee

    The plight of the honeybee is the focus in this edition.

  20. Restaurant Economics

    Simon Parkes explore the latest trends and techniques in the restaurant business.

  21. Chinese Tea

    Andrew Jefford visits China to explore its centuries-old tea culture.

  22. Food Culture of the Shetland Islands

    Sheila Dillon explores the food culture of the Shetland Islands.

  23. The Roots of Italian Cuisine

    Sheila Dillon traces the roots of Italian cuisine in the UK.

  24. Hand-Picked Scallops

    Sheila Dillon goes fishing with a diver who hand-picks scallops off the Devon coast.

  25. Sustainable Fishing Policy

    Sheila Dillon investigates the pursuit of a sustainable fishing policy.

  26. The National Fruit Collections

    Sheila Dillon visits The National Fruit Collections in Brogdale, Kent.

  27. Food for the 'Seventh Age'

    Senior citizens and nutritionists discuss the best diet for our later years.

  28. School Catering After Jamie Oliver

    Sheila Dillon looks at school catering after Jamie Oliver's acclaimed TV series.

  29. Premium Brands

    The food magazine investigates the premium brands of major retailers.

  30. Roots of Vegetarianism

    Simon Parkes explores Jainism, a strictly vegetarian religion.

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