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Episode 2: Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle

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Dickens, Richard III and a unique landscape help inspire a new dish for Barnard Castle.

Dickens, Richard III, a tight-knit community and a unique landscape inspire Simon Preston and chef Andrew Rowbotham to create a brand new dish for Barnard Castle in Teesdale.

Stories of Dickens, Richard III, an entrepreneurial community and a unique landscape all provide inspiration for food innovator Simon Preston and local chef Andrew Rowbotham as they capture the spirit of Barnard Castle in Teesdale in a single signature dish. Local antiques expert David Harper shares stories from history; young business entrepreneur Leah Hobson gives her alternative view of the townsfolk through the clothes they buy and sell while retired vet Neville Turner provides a window into the beautiful flora and fauna that surrounds the town.

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Simon Preston visits a UK town and, with a local chef, creates a new signature dish

Food innovator Simon Preston visits a UK town and, with a local chef, creates a new signature dish for that town inspired by local anecdotes, insights and ingredients

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