Death By Chocolate

Original version

BBC Radio 4 Extra

BBC Radio 4

BBC Radio 7

BBC Radio 4 FM

Factual: Consumer

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Death By Chocolate

Jo Brand looks at the sinister history of the sweet treat.

From Brighton's chocolate-cream poisoner to chocolate hand grenades. Jo Brand looks at the sinister history of the sweet treat.

Heavenly chocolate - so good it must be bad! 

Comedian Jo Brand unwraps the confection’s history of decadence and deceit. 

Jo discovers a cunning plan for a chocolate mousetrap and gets to make her own Easter bunny using the best chocolate in the world.

With the help of:

Joanna Crosby
Paul A Young
RIchard Witts
Dr Ricky Singh
Laura McCurry   

Producer: Viv Beeby

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2007.

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Death By Chocolate

Genres

BBC Radio 4 Extra

About BBC Radio 4 Extra