The London Markets (2012)
Synopsis
This series looks at what the future holds for the hidden world of Britain's great markets and the colourful personalities on the frontline of the food industry who shape our national cuisine.
First Air Date: 2012-05-24
Last Air Date: 2012-06-07
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 3
Networks: BBC Two
Top Cast
- Phil Davis as Self - Narrator
Seasons
Season 1 (2012)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: The Fish Market: Inside Billingsgate
London's oldest wholesale market is on the verge of its biggest change in over a thousand years. Under pressure to modernize, its iconic and ancient traditions are under threat. Will ancient custom or modern commerce win out?
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Ep. 2: The Meat Market: Inside Smithfield
Smithfield has been supplying the capital with meat since the 12th century, but what does the future hold for the men of the meat market?
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Ep. 3: The Fruit 'n' Veg Market: Inside New Spitalfields
The fruit and veg trade in England was once a closed world dominated by traditional British costermonger families. But then London changed. Successive waves of immigration have brought new people to New Spitalfields market in east London, people for whom food has a deeper meaning.
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