Jay Rayner and the panel are at the Crescent Theatre in Birmingham answering questions from an audience of keen home cooks. Joining Jay to discuss noodle soup and microwave meals are chefs, cooks and food writers Jocky Petrie, Tim Anderson and Jeremy Pang, and materials experts Dr Zoe Laughlin.

Jay and the panel share their best vegetarian bakes for a packed lunch, their top noodle soup recipes to make at home, and answer the most philosophical of questions - what's the point in cavolo nero?

Situated in Birmingham, home to one of the UK's largest Vietnamese communities, Jay chats to local restaurateur, Oliver Ngo from Vietnamese Street Kitchen about the flavour profiles, toppings and variations of a pho.

Produced by Dulcie Whadcock

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

In celebration of World Children’s Day, Jay Rayner and the panel are at the Academy of St Nicholas in Liverpool answering questions from an audience of pupils and teachers. Joining Jay at his school desk are chefs, cooks and food writers Melissa Thompson, Jordan Bourke and Rob Owen Brown and materials expert Dr Zoe Laughlin.

The panellists share their best salt and pepper chicken recipes, explain why some cheeses melt more than others, and answer the most trying of questions - do you call your evening meal tea or dinner?

Encouraged by the Head of Design and Technology, Katie Bell, the students receive helpful tips and recipes from the panel for their upcoming cookery exams.

World Children’s Day has been honoured every year since 1954 and is aimed at improving children's welfare.

Panel: Rob Owen Brown, Dr Zoe Laughlin, Melissa Thompson, Jordan Bourke

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and the panel are in Hastings in front of a live audience who are in need of answers to their kitchen conundrums. Joining Jay to offer their best advice are chefs, cooks and food writers Melissa Thompson, Sophie Wright and Shelina Permalloo, alongside resident food historian Dr Annie Gray.

Producer: Dominic Tyerman

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and the panel are in Durham answering questions from an audience of eager home cooks. Joining Jay are chefs, cooks and food writers Rob Owen Brown, Sarah Rankin and Rachel McCormack, and local legend and hairy biker, Si King.

Producer: Dan Cocker