Having based his own reputation of a passion for quality produce, Rick Stein's gastronomic tour finds him searching for those who put taste and quality above all else. With their help he creates dishes that showcase the truly great food of Britain. From crabs in Cornwall to haggis in Scotland's Highlands, Rich Stein and his dog, Chalky, travel the length and breadth of the country to unearth Britain's best kept secrets - homegrown, traditional and local culinary delights. Along the way he meets cheese makers, ham curers, brewers, asparagus growers, pie makers and man other amazing characters who are dedicated to providing the best produce and ingredients.
Series Premiere: August 29, 2002 Classification: Documentary Genre: Action | Documentary Network: BBC Two Airs: Thursday at 12:00 am Runtime: 30 Minutes
FOOD HEROES - Season 1 -- 10 Episodes
1x1 -- Aug 29, 2002 -- Cornwall 1x2 -- Sep 05, 2002 -- Southern England 1x3 -- Sep 12, 2002 -- London, Midlands, East England 1x4 -- Sep 19, 2002 -- North West England 1x5 -- Sep 26, 2002 -- South East England 1x6 -- Oct 03, 2002 -- Midlands and East England 1x7 -- Oct 10, 2002 -- North East England 1x8 -- Oct 17, 2002 -- South East England & Wales 1x9 -- Oct 24, 2002 -- Scotland 1x10 -- Oct 31, 2002 -- North Scotland
FOOD HEROES - Season 2 -- 11 Episodes
2x1 -- Jul 15, 2007 -- North Devon 2x2 -- Jul 22, 2007 -- Scotland 2x3 -- Jul 26, 2007 -- Channel Island of Jersey 2x4 -- Aug 02, 2007 -- Cornwall 2x5 -- Aug 09, 2007 -- London 2x6 -- Aug 16, 2007 -- Kent 2x7 -- Aug 23, 2007 -- Southern Ireland 2x8 -- Aug 30, 2007 -- Cornwall & Suffolk 2x9 -- Sep 06, 2007 -- North East 2x10 -- Sep 13, 2007 -- Yorkshire Dales 2x15 -- TBA
