Fortnum's Hungry Minds

Supporting sustainable food systems that nourish people and the planet is crucial for driving positive change, so who better to kick off our Hungry Minds podcast than self-professed ‘back-to-the-lander’, Sustainable Food Trust founder, and Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Award winner Patrick Holden?

Having led the charge for adopting a more holistic approach to food production since starting a community farm in Wales during the 70s, Patrick is now a highly regarded international activist championing carbon-negative farming practices and organic, artisan food movements.

Here, in an inspiring chat with our series host, Tom Parker Bowles, Patrick celebrates the collective power of conscious consumerism, and reveals why farming in harmony with nature is key to tackling climate crisis.

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Nothing brings people together like the power of food...

Through these extraordinary times, the world is redefining its relationship with and value of food, placing importance on integrity and better understanding quality.

In this new series, hosted by food writer and critic, Tom Parker Bowles, we talk to chefs, farmers and campaigners alike, to explore, challenge and celebrate our shared love of all things food. We debate food trends, new ideas, knowledge and the joy of real eating.

Join us as we chat to old friends and new.

The ideas and views represented in this podcast are not endorsements or views of Fortnum & Mason.

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On this episode of Fortnum's Hungry Minds, we have a very special guest joining us. He’s a writer, an actor, comedian, director, quiz show host, activist – we could go on. And on.

In short, he’s a living icon.

We’re thrilled to have him on – it’s the one and only, Stephen Fry.

In this first of our two-part episode, Stephen and host Felicity Blunt discuss a predictably wide range of topics – from Zeus’ little known sister, and Stephen’s love of cooking, to a brief history of tomatoes, and the souls of animals.

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Our guest this episode is Julius Roberts – a first generation farmer who swapped the rat race for an idyllic life of pigs, goats and chickens instead.

Having previously worked at the acclaimed Noble Rot in London, Julius left the city to start a farm in Suffolk. On his journey towards self-sufficiency, he’s amassed over 90,000 followers on Instagram and was named by The Times as “one of the best farmer foodies to follow”.

Julius joins Felicity to discuss his journey from studying sculpture in Brighton to accidentally buying 17 goats, what a typical day on the farm looks like and whether he misses anything about life in the city.

Be warned, this episode may tempt you to quit your job and become a farmer.

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Chef, writer and bestselling author, Anna Jones, is the voice of modern vegetarian cooking. Her latest cookbook One: Pan, Pot, Planet is a celebration of food, cooking and togetherness; full of creative – and of course, delicious – ways to create wonderful meals from the most commonly wasted household foods.

Anna joins our host Felicity Blunt to discuss her time as a Fifteen apprentice at Jamie Oliver’s flagship restaurant, what it means to be a vegetarian today and what it takes to make a standout cookbook. So, don’t waste a moment (or a carrot), join us for another fascinating episode of Fortnum’s Hungry Minds.

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