Skip to content
Nan the Wiser episode artwork

Nov 29, 2024 42 min

Nan the Wiser

from The Food Programme Hosted by BBC Radio 4

Sheila Dillon explores how our grannies' cooking can shape who we are—and asks what we lose if we let go of those traditions. Guests include: Vicky Bennison, founder of YouTube channel Pasta Grannies. Food Writer Clare Finney, and her Grandma Joan Fox. Chet Sharma, chef patron of Bibi, a restaurant named in honour of his grandmothers. Dr Fiona Lavelle from Kings College London, who is researching cooking skills and how they're passed on. and Pauline Crosby, a grandma from Norfolk who is shortlisted for the title of "Nan from Del Monte". Presented by Sheila Dillon Produced in Bristol for BBC Audio by Natalie Donovan

Episode details come from the podcast's RSS feed.

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Nan the Wiser

0:00 42:55

No transcript yet.

Requests help us decide what to transcribe next.

Frequently asked questions

How long is this episode of The Food Programme?

This episode is 42 minutes long.

When was this The Food Programme episode published?

This episode was published on November 29, 2024.

Can I download this The Food Programme episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.