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Rockingham Castle

John Craven and Anita Rani get into the Christmas spirit at Rockingham Castle. Anita learns about Charles Dickens's visits to the castle, and John joins a wildlife survey.

John Craven and Anita Rani get into the Christmas spirit at Rockingham Castle, which is celebrating its 950th anniversary. Anita discovers that Charles Dickens was a regular visitor during the festive season, and would perform plays not only for the Lords and Ladies but also the servants.

Anita forages for greenery to make a Christmas wreath, and John joins a wildlife survey to discover what is making their Christmas home in the castle鈥檚 famous elephant yew hedge.

Chef and food writer Romy Gill is hard at work in Rockingham鈥檚 kitchen to create Christmas treats with the four young cooks she鈥檚 met on her travels, while Adam Henson is on the trail of rogue mistletoe. Tom Heap looks at social eating and how it might be the answer to food poverty, social isolation and food waste, while Charlotte Smith finds out how our farmers are getting a raw deal for the produce they put on our plates.

54 minutes

Music Played

  • They Might Be Giants

    Man, It's So Loud In Here

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter John Craven
Presenter Anita Rani
Presenter Adam Henson
Presenter Tom Heap
Presenter Charlotte Smith
Participant Romy Gill
Series Editor Jane Lomas
Series Producer Mark Beech

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