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Radio 4,22 Feb 2009,30 mins

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Sheila Dillon looks at the history of the potato - its arrival in Europe and economic significance. She discusses the growing popularity of 'heritage' potatoes and visits chef Simon Hopkinson to sample some of his simple but exotic potato dishes.

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