About this season
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.
Episodes (6)
1. Episode 1
Aired 15 April 2016 • 30 min
The plain facts about our food. Alice Roberts investigates the food poisoning bug found on supermarket chicken.
2. Episode 2
Aired 22 April 2016 • 30 min
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.
3. Episode 3
Aired 29 April 2016 • 30 min
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.
4. Episode 4
Aired 6 May 2016 • 30 min
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?
5. Episode 5
Aired 13 May 2016 • 30 min
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.
6. Episode 6
Aired 20 May 2016 • 30 min
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.