Comedy legend Victoria Wood travels to different parts of the world in two-part specials exploring Britain's deep connection to tea. From Kolkata to Shanghai, she uncovers how this humble plant has united East and West, sparked wars, and shaped British life. Along her journey, she meets intriguing characters like chai vendors, opium smokers, Assam tea pickers, and grumpy elephants. Victoria asks: How did this exotic leaf become such an integral part of British culture? In Britain, she visits Woburn Abbey, Blackpool, and Harrogate to learn about the history and proper way to sip and spit. She even drinks a cuppa with popular TV personalities like Graham Norton and Doctor Who actor Matt Smith in New York. What is it about tea that makes us so obsessed with it? Put on your favorite mug for a nice cup of tea with Victoria Wood!
Aired: Apr 10, 2013Comedy legend Victoria Wood travels the globe to explore Britain's love affai...
