India & Empire
Michael Buerk and Paul Ainsworth celebrate food inspired by the days of India and empire. Paul cooks quail and potato curry, said to be a favourite of Queen Victoria.
Presenter Michael Buerk is joined by chef Paul Ainsworth to celebrate royal food inspired by the days of India and empire. Using recipes that have been hidden in the royal archive for over a hundred years, Paul cooks up quail and potato curry, said to be a favourite of Queen Victoria, who was passionate about Indian food.
Historian Dr Annie Gray visits Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, where Queen Victoria, Empress of India, showcased her grand passion for the Raj and even hired her own Indian chefs. And Britain's first Indian Michelin-starred chef, Atul Kochhar, cooks a dish fit for an Indian president and a British queen.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Buerk |
| Participant | Paul Ainsworth |
| Participant | Annie Gray |
| Participant | Atul Kochar |
| Participant | Fiona Ross |
| Executive Producer | Juliet Rice |
| Production Manager | Euan McRae |
| Production Company | Spun Gold TV |
| Producer | Bella Lloyd |
| Editor | Ricardo Clarkey |
Broadcast
- Wed 16 Aug 2017 18:30
