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Scoff: A History of Food and Class

Fascinating social history of food in Britain, Pen Vogler examines the origins of our eating habi...

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14.36 27 Nov 2020


Scoff: A History of Food and Class


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14.36 27 Nov 2020


Fascinating social history of food in Britain, Pen Vogler examines the origins of our eating habits and reveals how they are loaded with centuries of class prejudice.

Covering such topics as fish and chips, roast beef, avocados, tripe, fish knives and the surprising origins of breakfast, Scoff reveals how Britain have become experts at using eating habits to make judgements about social background. Pen Vogler author of  'Scoff: A History of Food and Class' joins Sean on the show.


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