The Sweet Makers
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Play S1 E1Four modern confectioners recreate the treats of the past, from a Tudor sugar banquet to giant Easter eggs, and discover the roots of our national sweet tooth.
Cast: Emma Dabiri, Annie Gray
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Season 1
3 episodes
- 1. A Tudor TreatGuided by food historian Dr Annie Gray and social historian Emma Dabiri, our modern professionals are entering the world of the 16th-century confectioner - a time when sugar was believed to have medicinal qualities and was so valuable it was kept under lock and key.CC59minJul 19, 2017
- 2. A Georgian TreatThey discover how the art of the confectioner peaked in the Georgian era as wealthy customers and abundant sugar supplies from the plantations allowed them to experiment with all of the latest fashions from Italy and France.CC59minJul 26, 2017
- 3. A Victorian TreatFour modern-day confectioners use original recipes to recreate a Victorian sweet shop and discover how the quest to satisfy the national sweet tooth transformed Britain.CC59minAug 2, 2017
The Sweet Makers
20171 season3 episodesEnded
Four modern confectioners recreate the treats of the past, from a Tudor sugar banquet to giant Easter eggs, and discover the roots of our national sweet tooth.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Emma Dabiri, Annie Gray
- Studio
- Wall to Wall West
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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