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Mary Berry shares her personal milestones and revisits some of her favourite recipes. She traces her childhood during WW2 to her first big break in the 1960s.

Mary Berry charts her life from her childhood in Bath during WW2, to London in the 1960s when she got her first big break. It was an ideal time for an ambitious young woman to spread her ideas and methods to a hungry population. In touching trips down memory lane, Mary reveals how a stern father, contracting polio and an inspirational teacher all influenced a career which has spanned over 50 years.

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Thu 10 Nov 201619:00
BBC Two

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Executive ProducerKieran Smith
Executive ProducerRichard Bowron

Broadcasts

  • Tue 29 Jan 201320:00
    BBC HD & BBC Two
  • Sat 9 Feb 201315:30
    BBC Two except Wales
  • Tue 26 Mar 201300:20
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Tue 26 Mar 201301:20
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Tue 3 Dec 201319:00
    BBC Two except Scotland & Wales
  • Thu 10 Nov 201619:00
    BBC Two

Mary Berry's recipes on BBC Food

Mary Berry's recipes on BBC Food

Mary describes her style as 'family' - practical, healthy recipes with fresh ingredients.