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Birmingham

Jay Rayner and the panel are in Birmingham answering questions on noodle soup and microwave meals. Joining Jay are Jocky Petrie, Tim Anderson, Jeremy Pang and Zoe Laughlin.

Jay Rayner and the panel are at the Crescent Theatre in Birmingham answering questions from an audience of keen home cooks. Joining Jay to discuss noodle soup and microwave meals are chefs, cooks and food writers Jocky Petrie, Tim Anderson and Jeremy Pang, and materials experts Dr Zoe Laughlin.

Jay and the panel share their best vegetarian bakes for a packed lunch, their top noodle soup recipes to make at home, and answer the most philosophical of questions - what's the point in cavolo nero?

Situated in Birmingham, home to one of the UK's largest Vietnamese communities, Jay chats to local restaurateur, Oliver Ngo from Vietnamese Street Kitchen about the flavour profiles, toppings and variations of a pho.

Produced by Dulcie Whadcock
Assistant Producer: Suhaar Ali

A Somethin' Else production for 麻豆社 Radio 4

28 minutes

Last on

Mon 1 Dec 2025 16:30

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Role Contributor
Presenter Jay Rayner
Panellist Zoe Laughlin
Panellist Jocky Petrie
Panellist Tim Anderson
Panellist Jeremy Pang

Broadcasts

  • Sat 29 Nov 2025 10:30
  • Mon 1 Dec 2025 16:30

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