This four-part series follows renowned chef Heston Blumenthal on a gastronomic adventure as he attempts to create the greatest feasts from history. In the Middle Ages, food was used as a source of entertainment and escape from the harsh realities of everyday life. Chefs dazzled and delighted privileged guests with incredible feats of dinner magic. In this episode, Heston creates a magical feast for celebrity diners. Look out for his astounding ‘meat fruit’; a surfeit of lampreys; a mind-boggling pie based on a nursery rhyme; and a dessert of edible tableware!

Tuesday 10 March 2009
9:00pm, Channel 4