Ages ago I had a thing about reviving wartime food but then I nosed around and it all looked so shit I gave up. Now the most amazing thing has arrived on the iPlayer - a show about wartime food that is actually brilliant TV.
I don't even know how to begin explaining how good this is so I'm going to have to bullet point the three key players.
1. Sue Perkins - I am obsessed with Radio 4 and the woman is all over it. In my mind's eye, every Radio 4 announcer is porky and middle aged, including Sue. How amazing - one of the greatest whits of the station is but a bounding, young whippet!
2. Giles Coren - Great food writer, looks pretty damn natty with the Brylcreem and a 3 piece.
3. Allegra McEvedy - A Leon originator and champion of seasonal cooking, her style is cool, she bakes a mean hash fudge and, here, she is commanding.
Dammit, this is the funniest and smartest food show I've ever seen. Must must must must must.