Celebrity chef Anna Haugh is embarking on a culinary journey from Ballycastle in County Antrim to Cork city for Anna Haugh's Big Irish Food Tour. Anna will be travelling around Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, exploring the culture and cuisine of her home. In each episode, Anna will be joined by a celebrity guest to meet the people behind some local produce and sample an array of ingredients and flavours the island of Ireland has to offer.
Cast: Anna Haugh
Series 1
15 episodes
1. Cork City with Katherine RyanComedian Katherine Ryan’s memories of her grandmother’s cooking gave her a poor view of Irish food, but Anna hopes that a trip to the English Market will change that.CC29minJan 6, 2025
2. County Tyrone with Dennis TaylorThe Black Ball Final made Dennis Taylor a household name. At home in Tyrone, Anna recreates his grandmother’s soda bread and they join fishermen to celebrate the Lough Neagh eel.CC29minJan 13, 2025
3. Dublin City with Eilish O'CarrollMrs Brown's Boys actor Eilish O'Carroll joins Anna to explore their native Dublin. They head to Moore Street where the traditional market meets global street food.CC29minJan 20, 2025
4. Wicklow Mountains with Ed ByrneComedian Ed Byrne escapes to the Wicklow mountains with Anna for a hike and a surprise meal. They spot sika deer in Glendalough and visit a farm producing halloumi-style cheese.CC28minJan 27, 2025
5. Glens of Antrim with Diarmuid GavinAnna visits the stunning Glens of Antrim with garden designer Diarmuid Gavin. She calls in at Broughgammon Farm after which they both help plant Ireland's favourite crop - potatoes.CC29minFeb 3, 2025
6. East Cork with Vanessa FeltzVanessa Feltz wants Anna to check out the culinary delights of east Cork. She sends her to help out with lambing before venturing to Ballycotton Harbour to sample the seafood.CC29minFeb 10, 2025
7. Belfast City with Carl FramptonAnna visits Belfast for the first time, guided by boxer Carl Frampton. She learns about Veda bread, cooks for tourists learning about the Titanic and discovers Fifteens.CC29minFeb 24, 2025
8. County Mayo with Angela ScanlonPresenter Angela Scanlon invites Anna to explore County Mayo’s rugged coast. A visit to Achill Island salt producers is followed by harvesting mussels from the stunning Clew Bay.CC29minFeb 24, 2025
9. North Coast with Ian McElhinneyAnna meets Derry Girls actor Ian McElhinney in Portrush. He reminisces about his love of dulse, a local seaweed snack. Anna harvests some before the pair work on a pig farm.CC29min
10. County Sligo with Pauline McLynnSligo, often called Ireland's hidden gem, is full of culinary delights. Actor Pauline McLynn shows Anna around as they are put to work on an oyster farm during the busy season.CC29min
11. Wicklow Coast with Laura WhitmoreLondon-based TV presenter Laura Whitmore still considers the Wicklow coast her true home. She and Anna visit Airfield Estate urban farm to learn how to grow their own vegetables.CC29min
12. County Clare with Liz BonninWildlife broadcaster Liz Bonnin has travelled the world but keeps coming back to County Clare. Anna finds out about preserving heritage crops and they meet a goat cheesemaker.CC28min
13. County Galway with Bundee AkiIn Galway, Anna joins rugby legend Bundee Aki who needs help with his cooking skills. Anna meets a farmer producing organic beef, the two go to work on a high-welfare egg farm.CC29min
14. County Tipperary with Una HealyAnna joins popstar Una Healy in Tipperary. From the Rock of Cashel, they meet a family duo making black pudding. Later, they collect honey at a farm dedicated to saving native bees.CC29min
15. County Louth with Shayne WardShayne Ward invites Anna along as he retraces his Irish Traveller roots in County Louth. They meet one of Ireland’s last remaining tinsmiths and harvest cabbages at a local farm.CC29min
Anna Haugh's Big Irish Food Tour
Celebrity chef Anna Haugh is embarking on a culinary journey from Ballycastle in County Antrim to Cork city for Anna Haugh's Big Irish Food Tour. Anna will be travelling around Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, exploring the culture and cuisine of her home. In each episode, Anna will be joined by a celebrity guest to meet the people behind some local produce and sample an array of ingredients and flavours the island of Ireland has to offer.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Anna Haugh
- Studio
- BBC Northern Ireland
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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