The Food Programme Episodes Episode guide
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Fried Chicken: a story of race and identity
Jaega Wise and Melissa Thompson look at the racial connotations of fried chicken.
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Reformulation 鈥� a fix for the obesity crisis?
Sheila Dillon explores the challenges of reformulating unhealthy processed foods.
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Protein: power in powder?
Jaega Wise investigates the hype around protein supplements.
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Sandor Katz: Fermentation Journeys
Dan Saladino talks with Sandor Katz about the diversity of fermentation around the world.
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Michael Caines: A Life Through Food
The award-winning and inspirational Devon chef tells his food story to Dan Saladino.
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Mindful Food and the Art of Attention
Why the simple art of paying attention could be the secret to great food and drink.
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Bread: Why should we care more about it?
Sheila Dillon asks why we are being told to care more about the kind of bread we eat.
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The Food Strategy: Is There One?
Dan Saladino and Sheila Dillon dig deep into the details of the Government Food Strategy.
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Birmingham鈥檚 Food System Revolution
Birmingham鈥檚 grassroots food groups talk to Jaega Wise about the change they want to see.
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Can we bring food diversity back to the table?
Dan Saladino meets people saving endangered foods and bringing diversity back to our diets
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The 大象传媒 Food and Farming Awards return for 2022
Sheila Dillon and judges Asma Khan and Michael Caines open nominations.
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Falafel: A recipe for connection
Leyla Kazim tracks the story of falafel and how it鈥檚 become a part of global food culture.
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Consider the Axe: Food, farming and the wonders of Stonehenge.
Dan Saladino and blacksmith Alex Pole explain how our food has been influenced by metals.
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Madhur Jaffrey: A Legacy
Sheila Dillon hears how Madhur 'paved the way' in food for women of Indian heritage.
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Staffordshire Oatcakes 鈥� a Potteries tradition going strong
Leyla Kazim asks oatcake bakers about the future of the much-loved yeasted oatmeal pancake
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SPAM: food + war + memory in a can
Jaega Wise investigates the worldwide cultural importance of SPAM.
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Jack Monroe: A Life Through Food
Leyla Kazim meets food writer and poverty campaigner Jack Monroe.
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An Easter Special
Dan Saladino hears from cooks in Palermo, Marseille and Kyiv about Easter food traditions.
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Ukraine: The Food Dimension Part 2
Dan Saladino speaks to food suppliers and farmers in Ukraine about the impact of war.
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Beans Part 2: How Spain Does Beans
The humble bean is mighty in Spain. Sheila Dillon finds out why.
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Beans Part 1: Are Legumes the Answer?
Sheila Dillon asks if beans could be the answer to our and the planet's health problems.
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The True Cost of Food
Sheila Dillon and expert panel discuss the hidden costs of food production
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Animal-free dairy: Could this be the future of milk?
How far could animal-free dairy alternatives go in disrupting dairy production?
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Ukraine: War in the breadbasket of the world
Dan Saladino looks at the war in Ukraine through the lens of food and farming.
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Scotland, a Good Food Nation?
Can Scotland become a 鈥楪ood Food Nation鈥�? Sheila Dillon explores a new government bill.
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Fresh Grounds: The Search for the World's Rarest Coffee
Dan Saladino meets the plant hunters looking for the world's forgotten coffee varieties.
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Ainsley Harriott: A Life Through Food
Jaega Wise meets TV chef Ainsley to talk life, cooking, his influence and being 'memefied'
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Eco-labelling for food - what difference could it make?
How could environmental-impact labels help lower the carbon footprint of food production?
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Wassail! Wassail! A celebration of cider, orchards and song
Dan Saladino goes in search of the history, meaning and spirit of wassails and cider.
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Angela Hartnett: A Life Through Food
Chef Angela Hartnett OBE shares stories of her life in hospitality with Sheila Dillon.
