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The Secret Life of Chocolate. Part 1: Origins
Dan Saladino explores the origins of cacao, from the bean's journey from central America to Europe and the rise of the chocolate bar.
The first of a two part chocolate special of The Food Programme.
Produced and presented by Dan Saladino.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2020.
Last on
Wed 3 Aug 202202:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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The History of Chocolate
Greg Jenner explores the history of chocolate in the You're Dead To Me podcast.
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Sun 6 Dec 202012:32BBC Radio 4- Mon 7 Dec 202015:30BBC Radio 4
- Tue 2 Aug 202214:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 3 Aug 202202:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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