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Clarissa and the King's Cookbook

Documentary in which self-confessed medieval foodie Clarissa Dickson Wright tracks down Britain's oldest known cookbook - The Forme of Cury, a 700-year-old scroll written during the reign of King Richard II from recipes created by the king's master chefs - and wonders if this ancient manuscript may have influenced the way people eat today. On her culinary journey through medieval history she reawakens recipes that have lain dormant for centuries and discovers dishes that are still prepared now.

English
  • Originally Aired May 7, 2008
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network BBC Four
  • Notes Is the series finale
  • Created September 5, 2011 by
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Name Type Role
Clarissa Dickson Wright Writer
Clarissa Dickson Wright Guest Star
Celia Lowenstein Director