The Food ChainEpisodes Episode guide
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30/07/2026 GMT
The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate.
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23/07/2026 GMT
The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate.
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The Food Chain
The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate.
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The Food Chain
The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate.
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The Food Chain
The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate.
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What to eat for a better night's sleep
From kiwi fruit to caffeine: what helps, and what hinders, a good night's rest?(R)
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Why do we love smoky flavours so much?
We look at the enduring appeal of smoked foods around the world.
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Can music change the way food tastes?
The surprising links between music, flavour and customer behaviour.
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Can I save the family restaurant?
Following Lisa He as she puts her career on hold to try and save the family's restaurant
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The business of food tours
How guided food experiences became a fast-growing part of global tourism.
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The craft of the cocktail
Three renowned bartenders on what it takes to create the perfect drink.
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How to meal prep like a pro
How batch cooking can save time, money and food waste
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Don't underestimate the potato
Nutritious, versatile and world-changing, we re-evaluate this humble vegetable.
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The food writers
Three food writers on how their jobs matter more than ever in times of global uncertainty
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Can we eat for exam success?
Can a good diet support brain health, sleep and concentration during exams?
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How to eat more fibre and why you should!
So you think you eat enough fibre? You probably don't. Here's what to do about it.
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So you think you can't cook?
Simple tips and expert advice to help you build confidence in the kitchen.
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Is kitchen culture changing?
Chefs reflect on tough training, pressure, and life inside professional kitchens.
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How to have a stress-free family meal
Expert tips on how to handle fussy eaters and take the tension out of family dinners.
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What to eat to run a marathon
Running 26.2 miles? Paula Radcliffe and others explain what to eat to race and recover.
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Following my food dream
Three restaurateurs on what it's like to quit a high-flying career for your passion
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The story of the sandwich
An easy meal with global appeal, endless possibilities and hidden meaning.
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Small kitchens
From city flats to Michelin-starred eateries - what it's like to cook in a tiny space.
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The risk takers
The tough choices food founders make to survive.
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How to write a recipe
Ruth Alexander learns about the art, science and hard work that goes into recipe writing.
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Can you learn to love the foods you hate?
Exploring where food dislikes come from and whether they can be changed
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Fermented foods: A beginner's guide
Discover the basics of fermented food. How to make it and what it's doing in our guts.
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Dinner unboxed
What meal kits reveal about how we plan, buy and cook our food
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Should we all eat the Mediterranean way?
How the Mediterranean diet came to be the world's most researched and recommended diet.
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Tweaks for 2026: How to eat better
The smartest nutrition advice from 2025 to help you feel better in 2026
