The London Markets (2012)
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.
The London Markets: Season 1 - 3 Episode s
1x1 - The Fish Market: Inside Billingsgate
May 24, 2012
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?
1x2 - The Meat Market: Inside Smithfield
May 31, 2012
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?
1x3 - The Fruit 'n' Veg Market: Inside New Spitalfields
June 7, 2012
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.