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History’s Greatest Dishes

HistoryExtra
Balti
Blancmange
Gooseberries
Gooseberry Fool
Pineapple On Pizza
Pizza
Victoria Sponge
Slavery
Birmingham
Gooseberry
Almond Milk
Sugar
India
Takeaway Culture
Victorian Era

Ever wondered who we have to thank for pineapple on pizza? Or whether the Victoria Sponge was really named after the long-reigning monarch? History's Greatest Dishes, the new series from HistoryExtra, serves up a feast of facts about some of the past's most remarkable delicacies. Expect culinary legends, half-baked myths and deliciously odd tales – all in the company of Emily Briffett and food his... more

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Featuring just a handful of ingredients, gooseberry fool is among the simplest of all desserts – but also one of the most beloved. But what makes a fool a fool? Why does it owe its existence in equal measure to medieval kitchen gardens and the Victor... more

From its roots in Birmingham’s south Asian communities in the 1970s to its meteoric rise to become one of Britain’s most popular curries, Balti marks a fusion between historical tradition and innovation.

In this episode of History’s Greatest Dishes,... more

Light as air, this neat sandwich of cake, jam and cream is often seen as emblematic of British baking – but its story is richer and more complex than its simple ingredients might suggest.

In this episode of History's Greatest Dishes, Emily Briffett ... more

Think pizza has always been the ultimate crowd-pleaser? Think again. Before it became a global fast-food favourite, pizza was a humble Italian street food with a far more complicated backstory.

In this episode of History’s Greatest Dishes, Emily Bri... more

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Dr. Annie Gray
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HistoryExtra (History's Greatest Dishes)
Episode: Gooseberry Fool
Annie Gray
Dr. Annie Gray, food historian
University of York / HistoryExtra
Episode: Victoria Sponge

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Emily Briffett
Host of History's Greatest Dishes (presenter)

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Promises More Than it Delivers

    Not up to History Extra’s ‘History’s Greatest’ standard. Poorly structured, poorly moderated. This could be sooo much better than it is. I felt I could have learned more than I did.

    Apple Podcasts
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    PhilSerious
    Australiaa month ago
  • I love pizzza

    Yup

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CheezyPotatoes
    United Statesa month ago

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#55
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#240
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#20
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#46
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#78
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#130
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The show pairs two engaging hosts to explore the history and culture of iconic dishes, weaving culinary history with practical cooking ideas and vivid anecdotes. Episodes blend scholarly context from a recurring food historian guest with lively banter, covering topics from gooseberries and Victoria Sponge to pizza and Blancmange. Listeners can expect a thoughtful mix of historical context, cultural storytelling, and approachable takeaways for recreating dishes at home, with a playful, accessible tone that makes food history feel relevant and entertaining.

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