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The Town Is the Menu: Episode 3: Merthyr Tydfil

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Episode 3: Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil

BBC Radio 4 - The Town Is the Menu, Merthyr Tydfil

Revolution and rebellion provide the inspiration for a new dish for Merthyr Tydfil.

Revolution, rebellion and a fighting working class spirit provide inspiring ingredients for Simon Preston and chef Stephen Terry in a brand new signature dish for Merthyr Tydfil.

A fiery history of rebellion and working class spirit from the town that fuelled the industrial revolution provide inspiring ingredients for food innovator Simon Preston and award winning chef Stephen Terry as they create a brand new signature dish for Merthyr Tydfil. A cast of colour local characters gather at Theatr Soar to share some of the more surprising stories from Merthyr's past - from Mario Basini we hear of the town's Italian community; retired nurse Margaret Lloyd reflects on over 80 years in the town while history enthusiast Chris Parry recalls some of the fights which characterise the town's fiery past. The challenge for Stephen and Simon is to bring all those elements together in a single dish which captures the essence of this intriguing town.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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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