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Britain is home to some of the most iconic dishes in world food, from fish and chips, pies and steamed puddings, to roast beef and Yorkshires.

In this series, Heston Blumenthal takes on one great British dish per episode to reveal its secret history and to use as inspiration for an incredible culinary salute.



Heston's Great British Food - Series 1, Episode 1


Fish and Chips
Heston sets out to create a magical fish and chip supper. Inspired by Henry VIII's ingenious chefs. He also discovers how the industrial age fuelled the proliferation of chip shops. He reveals the heyday of 'fish Friday' and the part fish and chips played in World War II.