Episode
Antiques Roadshow: A History of Food
Overview
The roadshow explores the history of food, with objects that reveal centuries of cooking, from farmhouse fare to royal banquets, and a special appearance from Dame Mary Berry.
Details
- Series
- Antiques Roadshow
- Season
- Season 47
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 2024-12-29
- Runtime
- 57 min
Episode context
A History of Food is Episode 16 in Series 47 of Antiques Roadshow. It aired on 2024-12-29. The runtime is 57 min.
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