Cheese Slices - Series 2

In this second volume of the popular Cheese Slices series, Will Studd continues his cheese odyssey, exploring the fascinating history, skills and traditions behind some of Europe's best loved cheeses, as well as taking a look at the exciting revolution that is taking place in handmade artisan and farmhouse cheeses in southwest Ireland, Australia and the Unites States.

If you've ever dreamt of savouring rare Spanish ewe's milk cheese, wanted to visit the alps to see how the finest Comte wheels are matured underground, or wondered about the famous caves of Roquefort and why Stilton is considered the king of English cheese, this seven part series should be compulsory viewing.

Episode 1: The Irish Farmhouse Revolution
Ireland's history of making cheese dates back to ancient Celtic times but it's only in the past decade that artisan cheese makers have revived the ancient art of traditional cheese making.

Episode 2: Comte Gruyere and Farmhouse Morbier
Comte is one of the most popular cheeses in France and the most important of all those made under the strict French appellation system. This delightful cheese is still made under strict controls using traditional methods.

Episode 3: Spanish Traditional Quesos
There are hundreds of traditional farmhouse cheeses made in Spain but until recently most were not well known internationally. Will Studd travels to the land of Don Quixote to see why all that is changing.

Episode 4: The Legend of Roquefort
Roquefort is the most popular Blue cheese in France and has a fascinating history that dates back to Roman times. In fact all the world's Blue cheese made today relies on the unique blue mould that grows in famous caves.

Episode 5: Australian Cheese Pioneers
In its short history Australia has developed an enviable reputation for its efficient pasture based dairy system and commodity exports , but until quite recently the only specialist cheese available in the country came from Europe.

Episode 6: Vermont Cheese USA
The United States is renowned for creating 'fast' processed food and the idea that there is an artisan cheese industry comes as something of a surprise to many cheese lovers.

Episode 7: Stilton - The King of English Cheese
Stilton is considered to be one of the greatest English Cheeses and unlike most other native traditional cheeses it has never been copied.