The London Markets

Season 1

This series looks at what the future holds for the hidden world of Britain's great markets and the colourful personalities on the frontline of the food industry who shape our national cuisine.

Where to Watch The London Markets • Season 1

3 Episodes

The Fish Market: Inside Billingsgate
E1
The Fish Market: Inside BillingsgateLondon's oldest wholesale market is on the verge of its biggest change in over a thousand years. Under pressure to modernize, its iconic and ancient traditions are under threat. Will ancient custom or modern commerce win out?
The Meat Market: Inside Smithfield
E2
The Meat Market: Inside SmithfieldThe night-time market at Smithfield was once the sole supplier of meat and poultry to London and could play by its own rules. But now the modern world of political correctness and customer service is proving a challenge for some in this closed, traditional man's world. Smithfield has been supplying the capital with meat since the 12th century, but what does the future hold for the men of the meat market?
The Fruit 'n' Veg Market: Inside New Spitalfields
E3
The Fruit 'n' Veg Market: Inside New SpitalfieldsThe fruit and veg trade in England was once a closed world dominated by traditional British costermonger families. But then London changed. Successive waves of immigration have brought new people to New Spitalfields market in east London, people for whom food has a deeper meaning.