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3. Merthyr Tydfil

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Food innovator Simon Preston visits a UK town and, with a local chef, creates a new signature dish: Merthyr Tydfil. From 2014.

A fiery history of rebellion and working class spirit from the town that fuelled the industrial revolution.

These provide inspiring ingredients for food innovator Simon Preston and award winning chef Stephen Terry as they create a brand new signature dish for Merthyr Tydfil.

A cast of colour local characters gather at Theatr Soar to share some of the more surprising stories from Merthyr's past - from Mario Basini we hear of the town's Italian community; retired nurse Margaret Lloyd reflects on over 80 years in the town while history enthusiast Chris Parry recalls some of the fights which characterise the town's fiery past.

The challenge for Stephen and Simon is to bring all those elements together in a single dish which captures the essence of this intriguing town.

Producer: Pennie Latin

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2014.

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15 minutes

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Wed 16 Oct 202409:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Chef Stephen Terry serves up a signature dish for Merthyr Tydfil

Chef Stephen Terry serves up a signature dish for Merthyr Tydfil
Having heard the stories and memories of the people of Merthyr, award winning chef Stephen Terry creates an intriguing savoury layered bread and beef pudding with beef broth and topped with Caerphilly cheese. "I think its a fair stab at a dish which is reflective of the industry and the hard working, working class people. This is a dish which would provide lots of sustenance for a family who wouldn't really eat meat on a regular basis". Stephen also introduces an ingredient to give the dish a bit of fighting spirit, so reminiscent of Merthyr past and present, you can find out just what it is by listening to the programme.

Broadcasts

  • Wed 2 Jul 201413:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 15 Sep 201509:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 16 Oct 202409:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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