87. The Science of Potatoes

The world's most glamorous, exotic or intriguing food they may not be (particularly if you're Irish) but the humble spud is no less than the world's super-food, with hidden depths and gifts beneath the skin. In this episode Luke explains why, when the chips are down (or you find yourself living on an alien world) a sack of potatoes is all you really need.

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