1975: Upset and suspicion in Durham's competitive leek growing scene
"In Durham it's Derby Day, cup final and The Ashes, all rolled into one" - Luke Casey
In Durham, they take their giant vegetable growing seriously. Very seriously. Luke Casey reports from the Charlaw Inn in Edmondsley, ahead of the much-anticipated Leek Show of 1975. This year, superstar leek growers like reigning champion Dennis Curtin, talented upstart Nickel Robson and seasoned veteran Sid Bunn will be joined in the competition for the first time by women growers - though nobody seriously expects a woman to win!
Fair play will be ensured, as the contest is to be judged by the non-partisan duo of Joe Edwards and Dick Edridge - from the next village - who know all the nefarious tricks and dark arts of the leek game. Strap yourself in for a wild ride, this is shaping up to be a leek show for the ages.
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