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How Trains Made Fish & Chips A British Tradition

This time, the team find out how the railways transformed the British diet, rescuing a nation that was struggling to feed itself. Putting theory into practice, Alex and Peter load a flock of sheep onto a train, discovering how the mass transportation of livestock by rail transformed the quality and quantity of meat available to Victorian consumers. This new capability gave birth to the traditional British roast.

čeština English
  • Originally Aired August 4, 2016
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network BBC Two
  • Created March 19, 2018 by
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Name Type Role
Chris Mitchell Director