大象传媒

If you think about it - which you probably never have - the fork is an odd instrument?

It's four curved, sharpened prongs emanating from a fat ridge joined to a handle.

But where did it come from, and how should it be used?

Joe Farrell tucks into the tale with a little help from collectors, manufacturers and fans of the fork.

Producer: Miles Warde

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in December 2000.