Food and drink documentaries

Whether you are interested in fine dining or entertaining friends at home, BBC Select has an inspiring menu of food shows to enjoy. Go on a culinary adventure around the world, get recipe inspiration for meals you can make at home or see the inside story of your favorite food and drink. With series featuring Nigella Lawson, Rick Stein and more, get ready for good food and good company with our delicious feast of shows.

Britain's Favorite Foods: Are They Good for You?

Last year Brits spent over $84 billion on food, including three billion liters of milk, 730 million kilos of bananas and 1.34 billion kilos of potatoes. But what do we actually know about these foods? And which ones help people feel and look better? Professor Alice Roberts travels across the UK to track down the latest scientific information, revealing the definitive guide to the foods Brits love.

Rick Stein's Secret France

Legendary chef Rick Stein travels across France, from Dieppe in the north of the country, winding his way down to Cassis in the south, on the lookout for exciting new food experiences. Along the way he develops new French recipes, samples delicious French cuisine, meets gastronomic experts and asks what we could learn from the French to enhance our culinary lives.

Little Paris Kitchen: Cooking with Rachel Khoo

Acclaimed British-born pastry chef Rachel Khoo brings a fresh take on France’s finest dishes. From her tiny Parisian home, she demonstrates how to create irresistible dinners with minimal fuss. Sampling the unique delights of Paris, she unearths singular ingredients, is taught tricks of the trade from masters of cuisine and creates very special, mouth-watering recipes.

Secret World of Snacks

They’re delicious, they’re irresistible. But they’re also riddled with scandal, intrigue, torment and betrayal. Beloved British comedian Jo Brand delves into the secret world of various British snacks in this highly entertaining fast-food documentary. The surprising history and hidden science behind ice cream, burgers, candy, sandwiches and breakfast cereal are all revealed.

One Cup: A Thousand Stories

Tea is so much more than a refreshing, delicious drink. It has had a significant impact on art, culture, religion, and well-being. Journeying across the beautiful and varied landscapes of China to explore its many teas, this fascinating documentary visits the people who have built a life around tea and explores the culture it has created.

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