

Hippy, capitalist, guru, grocer: the forgotten genius who changed British food
Feb 12, 2024
Nicholas Saunders, counterculture pioneer, changed British food. Explores his impact on London in the 1970s. Discusses his self-published guidebook, resourcefulness in buying a warehouse, and Anita Leroy's involvement in the coffee business. Explores Neil Saunders' dairy adventure and handover. Reflects on the transformation of British food culture through Neil's Yard Dairy and Monmouth Coffee. Reveals Nicholas Saunders as the genius behind the bubble-blowing building in Chelsea.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Journey of a Resourceful Man in Changing London's Food Scene
03:17 • 3min
The Dairy Adventure
06:09 • 22min
The Surprising Handover
28:25 • 5min
The Transformation of British Food Culture
32:56 • 16min
The Forgotten Genius Behind the Bubble-Blowing Building
49:01 • 3min