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Food Detectives

Food Detectives

2016•30m•7.0/10
Documentary

Ratings

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7.0/10(1)

Scientist Prof Alice Roberts, chef Tom Kerridge and journalist Sean Fletcher are keen to improve your cooking, your health and your bank balance by dishing up the plain facts about our food.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 15, 2016

Last Aired

May 20, 2016

Networks

BBC Two

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2016-04-15
The plain facts about our food. Alice Roberts investigates the food poisoning bug found on supermarket chicken.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2016-04-22
The plain facts about our food. Alice Roberts tests the claim that some people feel less bloated and more alert when they cut out gluten.
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2016-04-29
The plain facts about our food. Alice Roberts finds out about the latest research which suggests that drinking artificially sweetened drinks can encourage us to eat more.
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2016-05-06
The plain facts about our food. Alice Roberts investigates the claim that processed meat causes cancer and asks: how worried should we be about eating meat?
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2016-05-13
The plain facts about our food. Can chillies help us lose weight? Prof Alice Roberts tests the claim. Sean Fletcher looks at nutritional labels on food packaging.
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2016-05-20
The plain facts about food. Can changing your surroundings alter how food and drink tastes? Alice Roberts and a group of diners enjoy a culinary experience with a difference.

Cast

Sean Fletcher

Sean Fletcher

Himself - Presenter

Tom Kerridge

Tom Kerridge

Himself - Presenter

Alice Roberts

Alice Roberts

Herself - Presenter

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