New cookery show to feature Bake Off Nadiya's Luton roots

A new BBC cookery show fronted by Nadiya Hussain will feature the Great British Bake Off winner's roots in Luton.
By The Newsroom
Published 28th Apr 2016, 14:29 BST
Updated 28th Apr 2016, 16:54 BST

Provisionally named The Chronicles of Nadiya, the two-part programme will take the viewer on a culinary tour from the town to a small village in Bangladesh.

Luton-born Nadiya will cook meals from her childhood, share food with family and friends and explore how food culture has changed in the country.

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A broadcast date for the programme, which is being produced by the creators of Great British Bake Off, has not yet been announced.

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    Patrick Holland, who commissioned the forthcoming show for the BBC, said in a statement: “Nadiya’s story on Bake Off touched the hearts of the nation.

    “We are delighted that she will be using her cooking skills to take us on a journey to such an extraordinary and changing land.”

    Reacting to news on Twitter, Nadiya said: “It’s true, Chronicles of Nadiya! So excited to share my journey with everyone”.

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