BBC Radio 4 - The Food Programme

Dates: A User's Guide

Dan Saladino finds out how the date became one of the most revered cultivated fruits

Annie Gray rejects turkey and the trimmings at Christmas. She explores alternative dinners

Leyla Kazim discusses some of the year's best food writing with Ruby Tandoh and guests.

Jaega Wise uncovers the extraordinary story of Tam o' Braan and the counterfeit tea

Sheila Dillon and guests review the winners from this year's BBC Food and Farming Awards.

Dan Saladino investigates our growing dependence on West Africa for fresh produce.

Jaega Wise finds out how the roll out of free school breakfast clubs is going.

Dan Saladino looks at why eels numbers are plummeting and asks if the species can be saved

Sheila Dillon visits Aldeburgh - a town where people are vocal about food that's local.

Sheila Dillon meets the BBC Food and Farming Awards 2025 Best Food Producer finalists.