The Supersizers

  • : 2008
  • : 12
  • : 14
  • BBC Two
  • 21
  • Comedy Documentary Food History

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2x1
The Eighties
Episode overview
15, 2009
In the first episode, Giles and Sue investigate the diet of the country in the 1980s. During the show they try Nouvelle cuisine, Microwave meals, Viennetta, Champagne and Pop-Tarts, .. show full overview
2x2
Medieval
Episode overview
22, 2009
Coren and Perkins take the role of a Lord and Lady of the Manor in medieval England. Aided by chef Martin Blunos, hosted at Penshurst Place. Coren thought this period's feast offered the .. show full overview
2x3
The French Revolution
Episode overview
06, 2009
The Supersizers experience the lives of Marie-Antoinette and King Louis XVI, devour a 5,000-calorie breakfast feast, try the exotic new vegetable craze, the potato, and also observe the advent of the restaurant.
2x4
The Twenties
Episode overview
13, 2009
Giles enjoys a breakfast of boiled eggs, toast and potted shrimp, whilst Sue makes do with vitamin pills and laxatives as the fad of dieting begins. They then drink cocktails at The Ritz.
2x5
The Fifties
Episode overview
20, 2009
Eating subject to rationing, celebrating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, American youth culture and a roadside picnic. Guests include Marguerite Patten.
2x6
Ancient Rome
Episode overview
27, 2009
Senator Giles Coren and vestal virgin Sue Perkins travel back to 44BC–80AD for a journey through the early days of Ancient Rome

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