A taste of migration: Penang’s multi-culinary heritage
We explore the island state off the coast of Malaysia through its unique food, history and people.
Street Food
About the show
Street Food is the very essence of a country or region’s tradition. Wherever you go in the world, the food of the streets mirrors the ways of ordinary people – reflecting lifestyle, race and religion. Often developed over centuries, it is more than a cheap source of nourishment. It tells stories of shifting populations, trade connections and evolving identities. Some dishes are iconic, others unknown beyond their street corner, but all blend the flavours of history, economy and politics.
- Video Duration 22 minutes 28 seconds
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- Video Duration 23 minutes 03 seconds
Lima: Peru’s food revolution
- Video Duration 22 minutes 49 seconds
Street food Palermo: A melting pot in the Mediterranean
- Video Duration 22 minutes 27 seconds
Snacking through the Big Apple: Food carts in NYC
- Video Duration 23 minutes 11 seconds
Zanzibar: Spices, slaves and the spirit of independence
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We explore the role of traditional, cheap dishes in promoting healthier eating and tackling inter-tribal differences.
Video Duration 23 minutes 01 seconds
A look at the ancient roots of food and the unrest simmering over rising cost of staples before Egypt’s 2011 uprising.
Video Duration 22 minutes 08 seconds
We taste an array of foods that played a crucial part in integrating Muslim and Jewish communities into British society.
Video Duration 23 minutes 13 seconds
In an ancient city torn apart by modern conflict, can food help to bridge political and religious divisions?
Video Duration 22 minutes 53 seconds
