The Sweet Makers
Modern-day confectioners relive the world of historical sweets making centuries-old treats from original recipes guided by historians Annie Gray and Emma Dabiri.
- 2017-2017
- 1 season
- Documentary
Modern-day confectioners relive the world of historical sweets making centuries-old treats from original recipes guided by historians Annie Gray and Emma Dabiri.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
A Tudor Treat
59 mins
Four modern Sweet Makers explore what life was like for their Tudor predecessors.
Episode 2
A Georgian Treat
59 mins
Four modern-day confectioners use original recipes to recreate a Georgian shop and a stunning desert course. They also learn about the anti-slavery movement and sugar boycott.
Episode 3
A Victorian Treat
59 mins
The four modern confectioners use original recipes to recreate a Victorian sweet shop. Factory workers sought delicious but cheap treats so the sweet makers have to work longer hours as profit margins are tight.
Episode 4
Christmas
59 mins
Four modern confectioners learn how commercially savvy sweet makers helped to shape the way in which we celebrate Christmas. They make tasty treats from the Georgian, Victorian and Interwar periods.