About this season
A royal-themed food programme celebrating dishes served from the time of George IV to the reign of Elizabeth II.
Episodes (15)
1. Coronations
Aired 23 January 2017 • 44 min
Michael is joined by chef Paul Ainsworth in the historic kitchen of one of Britain's finest stately homes as they celebrate food created for the most significant royal event, the coronation.
2. Weddings
Aired 24 January 2017 • 44 min
Michael Buerk is joined by chef Anna Haugh in the magnificent kitchen of one of Britain's grandest stately homes to celebrate food served at royal weddings.
3. Garden Parties and Picnics
Aired 25 January 2017 • 44 min
Michael Buerk is joined by chef Paul Ainsworth to celebrate al fresco dining, cooking food served at royal picnics and garden parties.
4. Birthdays
Aired 26 January 2017 • 44 min
Michael is joined by chef Anna Haugh at one of Britain's finest stately homes to prepare food cooked for royal birthdays, starting with the 80th birthday celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II.
5. India and Empire
Aired 27 January 2017 • 44 min
Michael Buerk is joined by chef Paul Ainsworth to celebrate royal food inspired by the days of India and Empire.
6. Jubilee
Aired 30 January 2017 • 44 min
Michael Buerk is joined by top London chef Anna Haugh to celebrate food created for royal jubilees.
7. Childhood
Aired 31 January 2017 • 44 min
Michael Buerk is joined by chef Paul Ainsworth in the kitchens of one of Britain's finest stately homes to celebrate food served to royal children.
8. Royal Haunts
Aired 1 February 2017 • 44 min
Michael Buerk is joined by chef Anna Haugh in the historic kitchens of one of the UK's finest stately homes to cook food enjoyed at some of the royal family's favourite haunts - dishes they have enjoyed with family and friends, at picnics and in restaurants.
9. Diplomatic Relations
Aired 2 February 2017 • 44 min
Michael Buerk is joined by chef Paul Ainsworth in the kitchen wing of one of Britain's grandest stately homes. Together they showcase food served at the grandest royal state banquets, as well as dishes served at more informal meetings between the Queen and visiting world leaders.
10. Country Pursuits
Aired 3 February 2017 • 44 min
Michael Buerk is joined by chef Anna Haugh at one of the country's finest stately homes. In the kitchen they are celebrating food served to the royal family when they are enjoying country pursuits.
11. The Commonwealth
Aired 6 February 2017 • 44 min
Michael Buerk is joined by chefs Paul Ainsworth and Anna Haugh to showcase food inspired by the Commonwealth.
12. Day at the Races
Aired 7 February 2017 • 44 min
Michael Buerk is joined by chef Anna Haugh at one of Britain's grandest stately homes, to showcase the food served up to the Royal family when they enjoy a day at the races.
13. Afternoon Tea
Aired 8 February 2017 • 44 min
Michael Buerk is joined by chef Paul Ainsworth to look at food created for the Queen's favourite meal, afternoon tea.
14. Royal Consorts
Aired 9 February 2017 • 44 min
Michael Buerk is joined by chef Anna Haugh to showcase food inspired by royal consorts past and present.
15. On the Move
Aired 10 February 2017 • 44 min
Michael Buerk is joined by chefs Paul Ainsworth and Anna Haugh to showcase food inspired by the Royal family's tours overseas and home lives.