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Book of the Week

Heston Blumenthal - Historic Heston

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Heston recreates mock turtle soup, a recipe first appearing in 1732 but whose craze lasted into Victorian times. From October 2013. Show more

Book of the Week

Heston Blumenthal - Historic Heston

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Heston Blumenthal shares his passion for medieval cuisine, recreating a recipe from the chefs of Richard II. From October 2013. Show more

Book of the Week

Heston Blumenthal - Historic Heston

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Heston recreates a 1430 recipe for Pome Dores, a meat parfait disguised as fruit, first served at the feast to celebrate the coronation of Henry IV. From October 2013. Show more

Book of the Week

Heston Blumenthal - Historic Heston

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Heston offers a modern twist on an 1858 recipe for Tipsy Cake, as he examines the English obsession with pineapple. From October 2013. Show more

Book of the Week

Heston Blumenthal - Historic Heston

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Heston recreates the 1660 irresistible recipe for Quaking Pudding, but finds it extraordinarily difficult to perfect. From October 2013. Show more