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Around the Table by Diana Henry

Diana Henry, one of food writing's finest, reads from her collected essays where she invites us to travel the world in her company, and delight in the ingredients that made her.

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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1. Crazy water, pickled lemons
An evocative collection of essays spanning the career of one of food writing's finest.
22 Dec 2025,14 mins
2. French deliciousness, tastes of the Bosphorus and pasta's generosity
One of food writing's finest evokes deliciousness in Bordeaux, Istanbul and Rome.
23 Dec 2025,14 mins
3. A love of menus
The well-loved food writer on the pleasure of creating a menu.
24 Dec 2025,14 mins
4. Autumn cuisine in Japan and Northern Ireland
The acclaimed food writer on autumnal flavours from Japan to Northern Ireland.
25 Dec 2025,14 mins
5. Truffle hunting and returning home
The well-loved food writer on culinary curiosity and memories conjured by taste.
26 Dec 2025,14 mins