TV & Radio

Find me on the latest series of Roux Down the River on the Food Network (October 24). With Michel Roux, we tried Cock's Reading Sauce, Brown Windsor Soup, and Windsor Pudding - some nice, some not so nice(!), but all with fascinating food history stories!

Interviewed on CBS News Sunday Morning show on the history of leftovers for a post-Thanksgiving segment 30/11/25

It was a pleasure to talk all about the history of body modification - especially extreme diets, exercise, and body shapes - on this History Hit film (July 25). Here’s a snippet of the programme!

  • BBC Bristol Radio Interview 3/08/25

    What a lovely extended conversation with host Steve Yabsley on my career and book Leftovers!

  • History Hit Panel show now released!

    Filmed as an expert on History Hit’s panel show on the history of body modification. Topics included fasting, tattoos, and body building.

  • Interview on LBC National Radio 22/12/24

    I speak to Clare Foges on LBC about the history of turkey, goose, and Christmas leftovers!

    Listen from 2.30

  • Interviewed for Roux down the River with Michel Roux!

    My food history interview will be out in the next season of Roux down the River!

  • Interview on Times Radio 21/4/24!

    Listen to my interview all about Leftovers: A History of Food Waste and Preservation from 2.22 onwards!

    Listen Here

  • Speech at Women on Food 13/4/24

    My talk on the history of food and food waste was recorded as part of the televised Women in Food retreat, run by Corriere in Tuscany.

  • Interviewed on the History of Hot Cross Buns by Newstalk radio ireland

    Many listeners will be scoffing down the last of the hot cross buns today but how exactly did this festive treat come about?

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  • Interviewed on BBC Radio 5 Live

    A brief exploration of the history of leftovers and a look into the future management of food waste! Listen from 1.35

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  • Presenter of BBC History Extra Recipe Videos

    For April’s issue, I write and present three videos on sustainable historical cooking with three recipes: Budget Broccoli Soup (2000s), Victorian Beef Fritters, and WW2 Crumb Fudge

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  • RECIPE VIDEOS FOR BBC History Extra 12/24

    I explore the history behind three festive treats and share how to make them in this series of recipes videos commissioned for BBC History Extra members.

    Watch here

  • Interview ABC Radio Australia 23/12/23

    Hear about the history of our favourite Christmas food, from mince pies to turkey, plus a sneak insight into my book Leftovers: A History of Food Waste and Preservation!

    Listen here

  • INTERVIEW ON BBC RADIO BRISTOL 21/11/21

    Learn about Stir-up Sunday and the food traditions leading up to Christmas!

  • INTERVIEW BBC RADIO BRISTOL 3/4/21

    Hear all about the history of our favourite Easter foods - from Easter eggs to roast lamb!

    Listen Here (4.02 onwards)

  • Interview on 'AROUND THE WORLD' RADIO AT THE uNIVERSITY OF saLFORD, maNCHESTER 9/5/19

    I share my thoughts on Italian food and culture!

  • INTERVIEW BBC RADIO CAMBRIDGESHIRE 6/1/19

    I share the history of Twelfth Cake and Epiphany Day foods!

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  • interview as 'post-graduate pioneer' University of Cambridge 11/17

    Interview on camera about my PhD on food and religion in the English and Italian Reformations. And I showcase the amazing 16th-century kitchen account books of King’s College, Cambridge.

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