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Claudia Roden: A Book of Middle Eastern Food
1. Early Years
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. The iconic cookery writer remembers her early life in Cairo and nostalgic dishes of her childhood. Stars Tracy-Ann Oberman. Show more
Claudia Roden: A Book of Middle Eastern Food
2. Expelled
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Now at art school in London, Claudia despairs of British cooking – then her Egyptian parents join her. Stars Tracy-Ann Oberman. Show more
Claudia's recipe quest takes her to embassies and carpet shops where other Middle Easterners gather. Stars Tracy-Ann Oberman. Show more
Claudia Roden: A Book of Middle Eastern Food
4. Publisher
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Claudia visits the British Library for Arabic recipes to try on her children and she finds a publisher. Stars Tracy-Ann Oberman. Show more
Claudia Roden: A Book of Middle Eastern Food
5. Celebrated
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Claudia is celebrated by fellow cooks but still prepares meals with her family, including granddaughter Nelly. Stars Tracy-Ann Oberman. Show more