Time to PARTY

ANDI OLIVER on bringing communities together with some special celebrations

- HANNAH DAVIES

FABULOUS FEASTS

NEW WEDNESDAY, 8PM, BBC2 COOKERY

Andi Oliver is in her element getting the party started in cities and towns across the UK for her new BBC2 series, Fabulous Feasts.

Over eight episodes, the renowned chef and Great British Menu host will help an array of incredible people celebrate their communities by throwing special shindigs, which will feature mouth-watering menus using regional produce as well as showcase the talents of local artists and musicians.

'I feel so passionately about this show," smiles Andi, as she joins TV Times for an exclusive chat about her adventures, which see her planning events in Cornwall, Bristol, Bridlington, Burnley, Stoke-on-Trent, Folkestone, the Welsh Valleys and west London.

'I just kept getting overwhelmed with emotion because making it reminded me that there's still humanity, a connection and a community. It's a celebration of us!"

Here, Andi tells us more...

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