Esther's asked Tom if she can practice her quizmaster skills on him, and as a bribe, she's brought some more mead for him!

Test your bee knowledge on these questions and maybe learn a few things in the process.

Thanks to Bees for Development for letting us use their questions.

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Jane's still off filming in her ambulance so Esther's putting her time to good use by welcoming the lovely Paula Carnell back to show her how to make traditional woven skep!

If you're interested in learning how to make a skep follow Paula on instagram @paula.carnell or visit her website www.paulacarnell.com for details of her courses and skep making supplies.

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Tom finally makes it centre stage this week as he and Esther talk all things mead - a fermented honey drink dating back centuries. Tom and Esther's efforts may not be supremely drinkable but as ever they make the best of it and there's a whole host of interesting facts along the way - as well the story of how these two have stuck together for 25 years - they must be doing something right!

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There's something for everyone this week as Esther sets out to the National Honey Show.

Honey producers and bee keepers alike flock to this show to show off their produce as well as catch up on all the latest honey, bee and pollinator news.

Esther went on a fact finding mission meeting old friends and new and finding out all about all manner of bee related topics - stick on a brew and get your ears round this bumper episode!

Unfortunately Jane's still off filming Bloods, but was very jealous of Esther being around all that honey...

With thanks to the National Honey Show and all the contributors who took part in this week's show.

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https://www.honeyshow.co.uk/

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Esther's flying solo this week while Jane's away to interview the fabulous Rachel de Thample - who is in charge of fermentation and bees at River Cottage.

Hear all about how to make your own sauerkraut, the Bees at River Cottage and how Esther rates husband Tom's mead!

For more on Rachel follow her at @dethample and River Cottage @rivercottagehq to find out more about her fermentation courses.

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Hurray for Series 5! This week the girls are joined by Nicola Bradbear from Bees for Development - helping train up future beekeepers in developing countries to start their own sustainable honey production. It's a fascinating ep and Nicola is such a brilliant, inspiring guest - Jane and Esther loved it.

For more about Bees for Development and how you can support and find out more, go to https://www.beesfordevelopment.org

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On the allotment, in their very own version of Breaking Bad, Jane and Esther attempt to become propolis tincture manufacturers on a grand scale. Their maths may not be up to the task, but Esther's homemade burritos and apple cake will lessen the pain of disappointment. Finally the girls end the season, to Jane's joy, sampling Esther's summer honey. Delicious.

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In need of a boost after their battles with Covid, the girls invite founder of Unbeelievable Health, Sarah Orecchia to the show this week, who talks to the girls about the health benefits of propolis, royal jelly and pollen and how she too has become a honey addict.

Find out more about Unbeelievable Health on instagram @unbeelievablehealth

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Esther updates Jane on everything that's been going on both at the hive in her garden and on the allotment - with some unexpectedly good news! And the title of this episode? You'll have to listen to find out!

 

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Poor Esther's isolating and while she provides an update on the bees in her garden, the girls also reminisce about far flung trips. If you like a gossip and a giggle this is definitely the episode for you!

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