Food Detectives

SYNOPSIS

New series. Scientist Alice Roberts, chef Tom Kerridge and consumer journalist Sean Fletcher unite their expertise to help viewers make the best food choices. In the first edition, Alice investigates campylobacter, the most common cause of food poisoning in the UK, often found on fresh chilled chickens. Tom helps a viewer who cannot cook fish without ruining it, and shares his secret for perfect pork using a process called brining. Plus, Sean discovers when is it worth buying premium brands when there are money-saving basic alternatives available.

Host: Alice Roberts, Tom Kerridge