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April 16, 2021

Season 19

01. Instant Cappuccino, Tinned Tomatoes, Panettone

Helen Lawal heads to one of the world's biggest coffee factories to find out how instant cappuccinos get their froth. Matt Tebbutt is in Naples to discover why most tinned tomatoes come from Italy, while Kate Quilton embarks on a panettone odyssey across Europe to learn how the fluffy cake lasts so long.

25min
April 16, 2021

02. Onions, Raspberries, Fish & Chip Suppers

Andi takes an eye-watering trip to an onion factory. Plus: how do raspberries get from the field to our fridges without turning to mush? And why is Thai banana blossom shaking up fish and chips?

25min
April 19, 2021

03. Turmeric, Milk Chocolate, Asparagus

Jimmy investigates turmeric in India and Kate finds out how much milk is in chocolate, while Andi draws the short straw and investigates asparagus and pungent pee problems.

25min
April 23, 2021

04. Candy Floss, Crayfish, Brie

More fascinating food facts from around the world, including the role of candy floss in an astonishing food revolution in the US. Plus: crayfish trapping, and brie.

25min
April 30, 2021

05. Microplastics, Nettles, Rhubarb & Custard

Jimmy finds microplastics in some of our most popular soft drinks. Kate Quilton tackles nettles. And Amanda Byram asks why do rhubarb and custard go so well together?

25min
May 24, 2021

06. BBQs For Summer

The team lift the lid on al fresco food. Does using marinades or dry rubs make a difference to your meat? Plus: halloumi, fruit salad, edible charcoal and more.

47min
May 31, 2021

07. Sunflower Seeds, Rhubarb, Sugar in Milkshakes

Amanda Byram is plunged into darkness in the rhubarb triangle. How much sugar is in milkshakes? And Matt Tebbutt investigates sunflower seeds.

25min
June 14, 2021