Jamie's Great Britain

2011•1 series•Entertainment / Cooking

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Prolific British chef Jamie Oliver hits the road in this programme, travelling across Britain to find what makes the nation's food great. His goal? To come up with new ideas and inspiration to create his own versions of British classics -- with a twist. In addition, he discovers that some of Britain's most popular dishes aren't actually British, but are from or influenced by other countries -- including the quintessential British dish, fish and chips, the ingredients of which came to Britain from Portugal, Belgium and France.

Episode 3South Wales

Jamie travels over the Severn bridge to South Wales. He learns the massive impact the Welsh coal boom had on our food culture in the late 19th century and beyond. S1, Ep3

Episode 4Leicester

The Heart Of England. Leicester is Jamie's first stop. Here, he uncovers the impact the British Empire, and our love for spice, had on Britain's food culture. S1, Ep4

Episode 5West Country

The West Country. Jamie's road trip takes him to the West Country. This region is famous for its amazing plump pasties, corking cheddar and scrumptious scrumpy cider. S1, Ep5

Episode 6Scotland

West Of Scotland. Jamie heads to Scotland's west coast, where the food is as distinctive as the rugged scenery. He goes scallop diving and discovers a West Indian twist on haggis. S1, Ep6

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