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The Man Who Made Mock Turtle Soup

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

Alexis Soyer was Britain's first celebrity chef. He opened England's first public restaurant, wrote cookery books and created relishes. Michel Roux tries out one of his most famous recipes while Ruth Brandon , Martin Jarvis and AN Wilson tell his remarkable story. Producer Bill Lloyd

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Alexis Soyer
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Michel Roux
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Ruth Brandon
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Martin Jarvis
Producer:
Bill Lloyd
Source: Radio Times

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