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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 September 6, 2008
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code b00b6vl6
  • Network BBC
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Name Type Role
Clarissa Dickson Wright Guest Star
Celia Lowenstein Director