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A dish fit for the King

The crowning of a British monarch calls for an official dish. In 1953, for the coronation of...

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Brotherly Love in Burton Bradstock

Clare joins brothers Manni and Reuben Coe as they amble for a mile and a half to Hive beach at...

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Madhur Jaffrey: My Life in Five Dishes

Join us for five unforgettable dishes from one extraordinary life as the food writer and actress...

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Is lockdown good news for fish?

The fishing industry has been brought to its knees in some countries, with Covid-19 forcing...

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Losing your taste to coronavirus

Taste and smell loss are thought to be two of the most common symptoms of coronavirus, but some...

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One election, two farmers

Four years ago some of the biggest electoral shifts in the US were seen in the north-central...

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Do we need to talk about ‘ultra-processed food’?

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Do we need to talk about ‘ultra-processed food’?

The Food Chain delves into the world of ‘Ultra-Processed Food’ - a term coined in Brazil that has...

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The sisters who can 'taste' words

Imagine being able to ‘taste’ every word that comes out of your mouth; Everything you or someone...

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Mousehole to Lamorna with Jane Johnson and Abdel Bakrim

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Mousehole to Lamorna with Jane Johnson and Abdel Bakrim

Having grown up in Cornwall Jane Johnson has a deep love of the landscape of the south west. She...

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A Ukrainian table at Christmas

Ukrainian cookbook writer Olia Hercules reflects on why it's important to mark this festive...

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Is this ultra processed?

Have you heard of ultra processed food? In 2010 a group of Brazilian scientists said we should...

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The fifth taste

Sweet, sour, salty, bitter and... umami. Have you heard of the fifth taste? Umami, meaning...

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The Pig Problem

A deadly and highly contagious disease is spreading across Europe's pig farms. African Swine...

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Jeremiah Tower : My Life in Five Dishes

He's an enigmatic chef and one of the most controversial and pioneering figures in modern...

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High Stakes Cakes

What drives people to stake their livelihood on sponge? Three cake makers discuss the pressure...

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How to feed the Falklands

How does a tiny community living on a series of rugged, windswept islands in the south west...

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Antonio Carluccio: My life in five dishes

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Antonio Carluccio: My life in five dishes

Antonio Carluccio describes his most memorable dishes in his last ever interview. The cook,...

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Barry Farrimond, who plays Ed Grundy, on Dartmoor

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Barry Farrimond, who plays Ed Grundy, on Dartmoor

Barry Farrimond, who plays Ed Grundy in The Archers, takes Clare Balding for an adventurous hike...

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How does food make a president?

Presidential campaigns are all about connecting with voters, and Donald Trump and Joe Biden have...

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The power of food emojis

Do you give food emojis much thought? If not, perhaps you should. Emily Thomas hears how these...

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The Best Science and Culture Podcasts

Do you love discovering, learning, and exploring the world from different perspectives?

In this section, you’ll find the best Spanish-language science and culture podcasts—perfect for opening your mind and enjoying knowledge in all its forms: from literature and science to language learning and travel.