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Food and the Empire

They they explore the impact our colonial past has had on our food. From the chai in their bread and butter pudding to the India Pale Ale in their sausage casserole, many recipes owe much to the Empire. They also explore the history behind gin and tonic as well as Lee and Perrins, both of which arose from our imperial history.

English
  • Originally Aired April 5, 2013
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
  • Created April 16, 2013 by
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