Originally released 19 Feb 2020*Best listened to the Sunday before Lent starts (i.e. Sunday before Pancake Day)This first episode explores all the things traditionally happen (and are eaten) before the great Lenten fast begins; Collop Monday, Pancake Day - or to give its proper name - Shrove Tuesday, and the first day of the fast itself, Ash Wednesday.We have an interview with the Right Reverend Dr David Walker, Bishop of Manchester and rediscover some 18th century pancake recipes.For episode notes, please visit https://britishfoodhistory.com/2020/02/23/lent-podcast-episode-1-collops-pancakes/Written and presented by Dr Neil ButteryProduced by Beena KhetaniMade in Manchester by Sonder RadioMentioned in this episode:Fruit Pig are currently sponsoring The British Food History PodcastVisit fruitpig.co.uk for more details of their products and journey, and to access their shop. Grant and Matthew are very kindly giving listeners to the BFHP a unique special offer: 10% off your order until the end of October 2025 – use the offer code Foodhis in the checkout. Time to fill your boots.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp