The smoking points of olive oil, death row suppers and the merits of veal fat are all standard subjects of conversation for Heston to cover in the course of sharing a cup of tea. A self-taught chef, his route to the top has been an unconventional one, involving rule-breaking, unusual experiments and an a certain degree of theatre.

How would you like to spend a year living as an 18th century woman? I am reading a fascinating book at the moment about just such a woman called Fiona Houston, who decided to live for year in the shoes of one of her ancestors as a school master’s wife.

Hasty, tasty leftovers! According to the 'Love food, Hate waste' website, each UK household throws away around £430 a year on food, yet most of it was still in date and perfectly edible! So, if you over cater on the haggis, read on for some delicious wallet-friendly tips. Allow left over haggis to cool properly, put into a sealed container and store in the fridge for no more than 48 hours.