Season 1
- 1Pepper and Cinnamon17 Feb 2011
- 2Nutmeg and Cloves24 Feb 2011
- 3Vanilla and Saffron2 Mar 2011
Spice is life to the merchants, growers and traders of the plants that add valuable flavour to our food, and it is that story that is told in the three-part documentary The Spice Trail. The main presenter is Kate Humble, who looks at the history of the spice trade, along with its mythology and use.