Clarissa and the King's Cookbook

Synopsis

Documentary in which self-confessed medieval foodie, Clarissa Dickson Wright, tracks down Britain's oldest known cookbook - The Forme of Cury, a 700-year-old scroll written during the reign of King Richard II from recipes created by the king's master chefs - and wonders if this ancient manuscript may have influenced the way we eat today. On her culinary journey through medieval history she reawakens recipes that have lain dormant for centuries and discovers dishes that are still prepared now.

Broadcasts

1. Wed 7 May 2008
   21:00
   BBC Four
2. Thu 8 May 2008
   00:00
   BBC Four
3. Thu 8 May 2008
   03:00
   BBC Four
4. Mon 12 May 2008
   23:00
   BBC Four
5. Tue 3 Jun 2008
   20:00
   BBC Four
6. Tue 3 Jun 2008
   23:55
   BBC Four
7. Thu 5 Jun 2008
   02:40
   BBC Four
8. Sat 6 Sep 2008
   19:00
   BBC Four
9. Sat 20 Sep 2008
   19:00
   BBC Two (except Wales, Wales (Analogue))
10. Sat 20 Sep 2008
    21:15
    BBC Two (Wales, Wales (Analogue) only)
11. Wed 31 Dec 2008
    22:25
    BBC Four