Synopsis
Giles Coren and Sue Perkins indulge the Regency diet of 1789-1821. During their week they try boars head and salmon poached in Champagne and discover the origins of the sandwich.
- Programme: The Supersizers
- Episode: 06: Regency
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2008
- History
Licence: ERA Licence required
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