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100 years of Elizabeth David

Sheila Dillon and Tim Hayward discuss the legacy of Elizabeth David, the woman who brought the Mediterranean to post-war Britain, 100 years after her birth.

Sheila Dillon and Tim Hayward discuss the legacy of Elizabeth David 100 years after her birth. The iconic food writer is credited for bringing Mediterranean cooking to post-war Britain.

Sir Terence Conran speaks about Elizabeth David's influence on kitchen design. Her nephew Johnny Grey discusses the shop Elizabeth David opened in Pimlico. And Elizabeth David's editor, Jill Norman, says that today she would not have been published.

Presented by Sheila Dillon and Tim Hayward. Produced in Bristol by Emma Weatherill.

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Role Contributor
Presenter Sheila Dillon
Presenter Tim Hayward
Interviewed Guest Terence Conran
Interviewed Guest Johnny Grey
Interviewed Guest Jill Norman
Director Emma Weatherill

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  • Sun 29 Dec 2013 12:32
  • Mon 30 Dec 2013 15:30

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