Episode 1
Pete Brown follows the cycle of an orchard's year to illuminate the hand-in-hand history of humanity and our most familiar fruit: the apple.
Symbolically and nutritionally, the apple has played a significant role in human life for millennia. From its origins in Kazakhstan, its spread along the old spice roads and into mythology, it is now an all-year round supermarket staple.
In this four-part abridgement of his new book, Pete Brown follows the cycle of an orchard's year to illuminate the hand-in-hand-history of humanity and our most familiar fruit. Along the way, he turns his hand to the three most labour-intensive jobs in the orchard: grafting, picking and pruning.
Pete Brown has written several books on food and drink, including Man Walks into a Pub, Three Sheets to the Wind, and Shakespeare's Local. He is a judge for the Great Taste Awards and the Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards, and is a frequent contributor to the Food Programme.
Written and read by Pete Brown
Abridged by Laurence Wareing
Produced by Kirsteen Cameron.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Pete Brown |
| Author | Pete Brown |
| Abridger | Laurence Wareing |
| Producer | Kirsteen Cameron |
Broadcasts
- Mon 7 Nov 2016 09:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Tue 8 Nov 2016 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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