Royal Recipes
Mixing social history and cookery, Michael Buerk meets with chefs and food historians to celebrate some of the food served to British monarchs from George IV to the present day.
- 2017-2018
- 3 seasons
- Documentary
Mixing social history and cookery, Michael Buerk meets with chefs and food historians to celebrate some of the food served to British monarchs from George IV to the present day.
Season 3 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
Royal Wedding Special: Royal Courtship
44 mins
This special series of the show begins with Michael and Anna making a pudding for a love-struck princess, Dr Annie Gray tracing the history of a royal passion and Paul saddles up at Guards Polo Club.
Episode 2
Royal Wedding Special: Royal Engagements
44 mins
Paul recreates the roast chicken dish Harry and Meghan were cooking when he popped the question. Annie learns about royal stag nights. Antiques Roadshow (1979) expert Joanna Hardy looks at engagement rings.
Episode 3
Royal Wedding Special: Etiquette & Tradition
44 mins
Michael and Paul cook royal wedding dishes that broke with tradition. Royal butler Grant Harrold gives the dos and don'ts of royal wedding protocol. Anna learns how to fit in with the horsey set.
Episode 4
Royal Wedding Special: Behind the Scenes
44 mins
Michael and Anna make a wedding cake for a thoroughly modern couple. We learn how the "London cure" produces smoked salmon fit for royalty. Paul takes a tour of royal Windsor.
Episode 5
Royal Wedding Special: The Big Day
44 mins