Gobble gobble! It hasn't always been turkey on the table.

Victorian cook Mary Bird explains the origins of a few Christmas classics.

19 December 2025

5 minutes

This clip is from

Bargain Hunt—Series 73, Christmas Special - Newark 23

What’s the point of this hollow-tipped device with a tap in the middle?—Series 74, Ardingly 23
Duration: 03:56
The nightly Ripon Hornblower ceremony is believed to be the oldest in the world.—Series 74, Wetherby 5
Duration: 05:05
The bagpiper who performed at some of WWII’s most brutal battles.—Series 74, Exeter 13
Duration: 05:34
A pioneer of women’s cricket.—Series 75, Women’s Cricket v Tennis Special
Duration: 05:48