Greg Jenner is joined in Victorian England by historian and curator Subhadra Das and comedian Desiree Burch to learn all about the life of scientist and eugenics pioneer Francis Galton. He was many things: a Victorian gentleman scientist, an inventor of whacky devices, a pioneer ...Show more
The Iliad and Odyssey (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined in ancient Greece by historian Dr Emily Hauser and comedian and actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe to learn about the epic poems the Iliad and Odyssey. Traditionally attributed to the poet Homer, these works tell parts of a legend that has fascinated us for centuries: ...Show more
Dan Saladino explores the origins of cacao, from the bean's journey from central America to Europe and the rise of the chocolate bar.The first of a two part chocolate special of The Food Programme.Produced and presented by Dan Saladino.First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2 ...Show more
Chocolate—a treat beloved around the world, with a history as rich as its flavor. From ancient civilizations that prized cacao as a sacred gift to its transformation into the sweet delight we know today, chocolate's journey is one of discovery, culture, and indulgence. Tonight, s ...Show more
Sheila Dillon is joined by baker and chocolatier Selasi Gbormittah and chocoholic comedian Sue Perkins to celebrate the present and future of the British chocolate bar. They look to a new generation of UK bred 'Willy Wonkas', chocolate makers large and small, from South East Lond ...Show more