TV EDITOR’S PICKS

What’s cooking across the BBC BRITAIN'S BEST HOME COOK

The BBC’S home cooking contest reaches its climax on Thursday 21 June at 8pm on BBC One. So, what will the three finalists cook to impress Mary Berry? Tasked with creating their ‘Ultimate’ main and dessert, we hear that ox cheeks, beef Wellington and spiced lamb shanks are on the menu.

BBC FOOD AND FARMING AWARDS

Some truly inspiring food producers and cooks have made it through this year. Sheila Dillon profiles the three finalists on 10 June before hosting the award ceremony itself which you can listen to in two parts on 17 June at 12.30pm and 18 June at 3.30pm on BBC

Radio 4. Kathryn Custance

• Turn to page 142 for previous Food and Farming winners