COUNTDOWN and Countryfile stars are to front a brand new BBC show in the latest schedule shake-up.
Coast to Coast Food Festival will celebrated food, farming and the countryside and will be presented by Countdown host Colin Murray alongside Edith Bowman.
Coast to Coast Food Festival is a new show hosted by Colin Murray and Edith Bowman
Countryfile’s Sean Fletcher will also be presenting the show, which starts next month
The duo will also be joined by Countryfile’s Sean Fletcher, who will be accompanied by a whole host of familiar faces from chefs to food enthusiasts.
The presenters will join forces with baker Briony May Williams and food journalist Leyla Kazim in England; chef Suzie Lee in Northern Ireland; farmer Jim Smith and chef Julie Lin and in Scotland and foodie Onkar Singh Purewal, farmer Meinir Howells and cookery writer Michela Chiappa in Wales to discover the secrets behind some of our favourite food and drink.
Visiting the four corners of the UK, the series hopes to offer viewers pure escapism as we move into spring.
With tips on getting the best bang for your buck, Colin, Edith and Sean reveal secrets of farmers and producers as they explore food festivals and markets.
The programme will champion home-grown produce and put the UK’s local food festivals on the map.
It will delve into the world of internationally diverse cuisine, exploring local food stories, and sampling the sights and sounds of vibrant markets.
Colin, 45, said: “The series was an absolute joy to film and we had a blast exploring the places and meeting the people behind the award-winning produce.
“I was in my element and blown away by the variety the food on offer, from Korean kimchi and Jamaican patties at Mela Festival in Belfast to sailing into Loch Ryan to discover what makes oysters so special ahead of the Stranraer Oyster Festival.”
Edith, 49, added: “I grew up in a hotel, so food and local produce has always been part of my DNA.
“I’ve had such a beautiful time exploring different parts of the UK and celebrating its food and people, not least in my homeland!
“We’ve uncovered stories behind some of UK’s most loved dishes and products and also celebrated the beautiful way food can connect people from all over the world.”
Meanwhile Sean, 48, said: “Filming Coast to Coast Food Festival has opened my eyes to the amazing produce we have in the UK, which doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg.
“I’ve been to food festivals and markets right across Wales and England, from Cardiff to Cockermouth, and Leicester to Llangollen learning about local food wherever I go.
“One of the things that stood out for me is the incredible entrepreneurial spirit of all the food producers I’ve met along the way, and the pride they have in feeding the nation.”
“Filming Coast to Coast Food Festival has opened my eyes to the amazing produce we have in the UK, which doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. I’ve been to food festivals and markets right across Wales and England, from Cardiff to Cockermouth, and Leicester to Llangollen learning about local food wherever I go.
“One of the things that stood out for me is the incredible entrepreneurial spirit of all the food producers I’ve met along the way, and the pride they have in feeding the nation.”
Coast to Coast Food Festival will air weekdays at 6.30pm on BBC Two from Monday, March 13.
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