Episode 1
4 Extra Debut. Heston Blumenthal shares his passion for medieval cuisine, recreating a recipe from the chefs of Richard II. From October 2013.
Heston Blumenthal's name is synonymous with cutting edge cuisine but his inspiration comes from the history of British cooking. In 'Historic Heston' he chooses twenty eight dishes which span from medieval times to the late 19th Century. He takes them apart, then puts them together again with his own inimitable twist, so creating a sublime 21st Century take on ancient delicacies.
Today's recipe comes from 'The Forme of Cury', the oldest extant cookbook in English, which was 'compiled of the chef Maister Cokes of kyng Richard the Secunde.'
Written by Heston Blumenthal
Read by Heston Blumenthal and Hugh Dennis
Abridged and produced by Jane Marshall
A Jane Marshall production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Heston Blumenthal |
| Reader | Hugh Dennis |
| Producer | Jane Marshall |
| Abridger | Jane Marshall |
| Author | Heston Blumenthal |
Broadcasts
Mon 14 Oct 2013 09:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM- Tue 15 Oct 2013 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 17 Sep 2018 14:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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