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Coast to Coast Food Festival - Episode Guide

Season 1

Episode 1

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Mar 13, 2023

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Edith Bowman and Colin Murray explore the Stranraer Oyster Festival, sailing into Loch Ryan to Scotland's largest wild oyster bed to discover why they're so special. Baker Briony-May Williams reveals the effort behind every bag of frozen peas, and farmer Meinir Howells goes underground to find the secret of cheesemaking in Harlech. Ryan Hand is in Armagh on the hunt for a healthy ready meal.

Episode 2

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Mar 14, 2023

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Sean Fletcher explores the Abergavenny food festival and discovers the secrets of barbecuing success from passionate experts Sam and Shauna. Baker Briony May Williams is in North Yorkshire to find which potato makes the perfect chip, and chef Suzie Lee is in County Down, finding out exactly what goes into making scampi. And with lots of people now working from home, chef Julie Lin is on the hunt for healthy snacks.

Episode 3

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Mar 15, 2023

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Colin Murray and Edith Bowman explore Ballycastle's famous Ould Lammas Fair and find out how Venezuelan street food made it to Northern Ireland. They discover how to make money go further when it comes to meat, and Colin introduces Edith to Yellowman and dulce. Chef Julie Lin digs deep to reveal some myths about frozen food, and food journalist Leyla Kazim joins fishermen off the Cornish coast in search of sardines.

Episode 4

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Mar 16, 2023

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Sean Fletcher and Edith Bowman explore Cockermouth's food festival, meeting passionate food producers and getting tips on homemade pitta bread from a MasterChef winner. Cookery writer Michaela Chiappa discovers how seaweed is being harvested for food, and chef Julie Lin gets the low down on low-fat, semi-skimmed and full-fat milk. Chef Suzie Lee reveals how top chefs are getting creative as they reduce food waste.

Episode 5

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Mar 17, 2023

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Edith Bowman and Colin Murray explore the Glasgow Foodies' Festival, where they discover the secrets to the best egg fried rice with chef Jimmy Lee and how to spot ‘fake' vanilla. Food journalist Leyla Kazim investigates how many people it takes to make a bag of crisps, and chef Suzie Lee finds a delicious fishy surprise in Lough Neagh. Onkar Singh Purewal discovers how a food stall has provided a lifeline for a Cardiff community.

Episode 6

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Mar 20, 2023

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Colin Murray and Edith Bowman are on a journey of international food discovery as they take in Belfast's Mela festival, discovering how to make cheap and easy kimchi and authentic Jamaican patties. Baker Briony-May Williams finds out why Cumbria is the home of sticky toffee pudding. Farmer Meinir Howells gets a workout harvesting cockles in Carmarthenshire, and farmer Jim Smith raises a glass to non-alcoholic beer, wine and spirits.

Episode 7

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Mar 21, 2023

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Sean Fletcher goes in search of tips and treats as he explores the food festival at Llangollen, where local food experts reveal their passion for their produce. Farmer Jim Smith tests his tastebuds with some hot sauces in Edinburgh, chef Suzie Lee discovers the key to producing cider in Armagh, and the secrets behind making a homemade pie on a budget are revealed.

Episode 8

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Mar 22, 2023

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Edith Bowman and Colin Murray explore the food stalls and events at the Peebles Show. They discover tips and treats from passionate food producers, from perfect steaks to premium chocolate at a fraction of the price. Food journalist Leyla Kazim heads to Northumbria in search of the best local fish, and Onkar Singh Purewal is in Ceredigion to discover the key to making sourdough bread.

Episode 9

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Mar 23, 2023

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Sean Fletcher explores the food market in Hay-on-Wye, getting tips on growing food and finding out the secret to making fudge. Chef Julie Lin discovers bargains in world food stores and supermarket aisles, and food journalist Leyla Kazim lifts the lid on smoothies. Ryan Hand finds out how to get wood-fired pizza perfection in an oven.

Episode 10

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Mar 24, 2023

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Sean Fletcher and Edith Bowman go in search of tips and treats at the York Food Festival, including homemade hummus and the many surprising varieties of the English apple. Father of toddler triplets Onkar Singh Purewal is on the hunt for healthy food the whole family will eat. Ryan Hand gets to grips with Japanese cuisine, and chef Julie Lin reveals some affordable seafood.

Episode 11

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Mar 27, 2023

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Sean Fletcher and Edith Bowman visit the National Ploughing Championships in Derbyshire on a food adventure, where they discover the story behind the Bakewell tart and are let loose on tractors. Farmer Meinir Howells reveals the secrets of one of the UK's oldest ice cream parlours, Ryan Hand finds out the superpowers of seeds, and farmer Jim Smith learns the art of pickling.

Episode 12

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Mar 28, 2023

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Edith Bowman introduces Colin Murray to her home town of Anstruther on a food adventure. As well as its famous fish and chips, they discover how artisan bread is being made for the community. Briony-May Williams bags bargains hunting for yellow stickers in the supermarket, and chef Suzie Lee reveals how Greek-style yoghurt is made in County Down. Onkar Singh Purewal discovers Swansea's community garden produce.

Episode 13

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Mar 29, 2023

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Colin Murray and Edith Bowman explore St George's Market in Belfast and meet a social media sensation who reveals the secrets of healthy and inexpensive one-pot meals. Farmer Jim Smith discovers how one farm is turning its oats into milk, and food journalist Leyla Kazim is in Norfolk to find out the secrets of producing mustard. Farmer Meinir Howells reveals just why Welsh lamb is so popular.

Episode 14

Episode: 1x14 | Airdate: Mar 30, 2023

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Sean Fletcher explores the annual Neath food festival and finds out whether traditional or exotic Welsh cakes are more popular among the visitors. Food journalist Leyla Kazim reveals secrets of tomato growing on a large and small scale, while farmer Jim Smith gets stuck into making marmalade. Ryan Hand tries an experiment to find out whether there is such a thing as ‘brain food'.

Episode 15

Episode: 1x15 | Airdate: Mar 31, 2023

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Colin Murray discovers a brown sauce revival and the advantages of getting fish from a fishmonger as he visits Derry/Londonderry's Walled City Market. Briony-May Williams explores how Somerset is rivalling France in cheese productions, and Onkar Singh Purewal discovers the secrets of beekeeping. Chef Julie Lin is in Dundee finding out how bakers keep up with demand around the clock.

Episode 16

Episode: 1x16 | Airdate: Apr 3, 2023

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Edith Bowman and Colin Murray explore the Nairn Show to find tips and treats among the food stalls, including how to spot the perfect egg and how to choose the juiciest berries. Baker Briony-May Williams discovers bargains when using an app designed to reduce food waste. Farmer Meinir Howells gets to grips with turning rapeseed into oil in Rhuthin, and chef Suzie Lee finds out whether there's such a thing as a healthy bacon sandwich.

Episode 17

Episode: 1x17 | Airdate: Apr 4, 2023

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Sean Fletcher and Edith Bowman search for tips and treats from food producers as they explore Leicester Market, with masterclasses in fajitas and gelato. Ryan Hand discovers why some snacks in our shops seem to be shrinking, and Michela Chiappa reveals what makes a perfect coffee. Chef Julie Lin is on a mission to discover the story behind Scotland's square sausages.

Episode 18

Episode: 1x18 | Airdate: Apr 5, 2023

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Colin Murray and Edith Bowman discover tips and treats at the food and music festival in Newcastle. They find out how to create award-winning burgers and reveal the secrets of chips, French-Canadian style. Briony May Williams goes on the trail of the nation's favourite herb, and chef Julie Lin sets sail to find Scotland's most valuable fish. Farmer Meinir Howells investigates the growing popularity of keeping chickens.

Episode 19

Episode: 1x19 | Airdate: Apr 6, 2023

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Sean Fletcher and Edith Bowman explore the Manchester Food and Drink Festival, meeting passionate producers of chilli sauce, Eritrean curries and Italian biscuits among the stalls. Onkar Singh Purewal discovers how it is possible to grow tea in the Vale of Glamorgan, while farmer Jim Smith gets stuck into some sticky sweets. The differences between dried, tinned, homemade and carton soup are revealed.

Episode 20

Episode: 1x20 | Airdate: Apr 7, 2023

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Sean Fletcher finds tips and treats among the food producers in Cardiff Market, from making Indian street food to baking vegan cakes. Farmer Jim Smith is near Inverness, discovering the story behind every bag of carrots, and the process of making a healthy South African protein snack is revealed. Food journalist Leyla Kazim investigates our love of the pre-packed sandwich.

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