I Won't Farm!
The average age of farmers globally is thought to be around 60, and rising. So where have all the young farmers gone and who is going to farm our food in the future? It’s an issue that could affect ev...
7 Des 201727min
Where's my African Takeaway?
Why have so few African cuisines made it onto the world’s culinary stage? Whether it's Michelin stars, popular restaurant chains, or even takeaways and street food, the continent’s gastronomy isn’t an...
30 Nov 201727min
The 'Disneyland' of Food?
We're in Bologna, Italy as FICO Eataly World opens its doors to a curious public. Its mission is to educate people about Italian food, and attract 6 million tourists a year. But is a shopping mall rea...
23 Nov 201726min
The Boundless Ambition of Gum
Chewing gum seems to be on a mission to reinvent itself. There’s little we’re told it can’t do these days - prevent tooth decay, cure hangovers, even improve our vision. As sales of gum flat line, we ...
9 Nov 201726min
Contain Yourself!
Does your favourite drink taste better from a bottle, cup or can? Are foods enhanced by particular plates, or packaging? Or is it all in your head? Emily Thomas is joined by materials specialist Ellie...
2 Nov 201726min
Competitive Eating: Chewing it Over
What happens to your body when you eat 70 hot dogs in 10 minutes, and why would thousands of people watch you do it? We’re exploring the curious appeal of competitive eating, and its impact on our sto...
19 Okt 201726min
Competitive Eating: The 'Gurgitators'
We speak to some of the world's most successful competitive eaters and find out how, and why, they do it.In the first of two episodes on the so-called sport, four ‘gurgitators’ tell us what it takes t...
12 Okt 201727min
Madhur Jaffrey: My Life in Five Dishes
Join us for five unforgettable dishes from one extraordinary life as the food writer and actress Madhur Jaffrey reveals some rather surprising mealtimes - from a swimming lesson with a watermelon, to ...
5 Okt 201726min
