Podcast Episodes

Australia's Food Revolution

Sheila Dillon finds out how Australia, a nation founded on the bulk export of cheese and meat, became one of the world's most exciting gastronomic de…

13 years, 4 months ago

A Guide to Spice, Part 3: Mustard

Sheila Dillon explores a food story of decline and revival, British mustard.

13 years, 4 months ago

A Guide to Spice, part 2: Vanilla

Do you know how vanilla beans are hand pollinated? Do you know why harvested vanilla pods are wrapped in hot blankets?

Sheila Dillon reveals all as s…

13 years, 4 months ago

A Guide to Spice, part 1: Cloves

Sheila Dillon embarks on a journey through the world of spice, starting with the clove. She follows the story of the clove from a harvest in Africa t…

13 years, 4 months ago

The Science of Taste

Can changing our dining utensils change the flavour of food? Simon Parkes investigates.

13 years, 5 months ago

Camping Food

For most people, the idea of camping food is not an appetising one. You'll not find food-loving Tim Hayward under canvas unless it's in the big tent …

13 years, 5 months ago

Favourite Foods

Simon Parkes hears from some of the listeners who've sent in their nominations for this year's Food and Farming Awards.

Their stories cover a variety …

13 years, 5 months ago

Can Andrew Lansley change your diet?

Can Health Secretary Andrew Lansley change Britain's bad eating habits? Sheila Dillon hears how the debate is shaping up on the "responsibility deals…

13 years, 5 months ago

The Extraordinary Food Story of Martha Payne

What began as a writing project for school has, in two short months, become an internet phenomenon that is changing the way people are looking at the…

13 years, 6 months ago

Can Food Save the High Street?

Sheila Dillon asks if food is the key to reviving the Britain' declining high streets. Food expert, Henrietta Green visits Croydon town centre which …

13 years, 6 months ago