The Food Chain
The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate.
Episodes (549 available)
With the price of food rising globally, Ruth Alexander asks, does healthy food cost more?
17 Sept 2026
26 mins
What should you be able to cook when you leave home for the first time?
13 Aug 2026
26 mins
How ancient diets, old recipes and archaeology reveal the story of our past.
6 Aug 2026
26 mins
Low-carb diets are popular. But do you really need to reduce how much carbs you eat?
30 Jul 2026
26 mins
The science, myths and practical advice behind the timing of dinner
23 Jul 2026
26 mins
More of us live alone now, but are we becoming more comfortable with dining solo too?
16 Jul 2026
26 mins
The science and logistics behind feeding footballers at the highest level.
9 Jul 2026
26 mins
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