Jay Rayner and the team are in Salisbury.

Answering questions on cooking and eating from our audience are food scientist Professor Peter Barham, restaurateur Henry Dimbleby, DIY food expert Tim Hayward, and Catalan inspired Scottish cook Rachel McCormack.

In the run up to Christmas Day, the panel discuss the tradition of curing hams, the indulgence of a midnight feast, prepping the Christmas dinner, and the long history of food preservation.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Producer: Victoria Shepherd
Assistant Producer: Darby Dorras
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