Following on from the recent success of Turnbull's Northumbrian Food being crowned as the Best Large Butchery Business in the North of England in the recent British Butchery Awards, the sixth generation Alnwick family butchers have set their sights on winning the ‘World Haggis Championship’.
Turnbull’s Northumbrian Food are set to star on BBC ONE as England’s hopefuls in the ‘World Haggis Championship’.
Mark, Dan and John Turnbull, custodians of Turnbull’s Northumbrian Food, are about to bring a taste of regional pride to national television.The family trio will appear on BBC ONE this Wednesday, July 16th at 7pm in an episode of the acclaimed documentary series ‘Our Lives’.
The episode, titled “The Haggis Hunters”, follows the Turnbull’s as they take on an unexpected challenge: representing England in the fiercely contested World Haggis Championship held in Perth.
The programme follows the Turnbull’s team an entertaining and heartwarming glimpse into their preparations, the culture clash, and the sheer fun of an event steeped in Scottish tradition.
Turnbull’s, who have previously claimed that Haggis was invented in Northumberland, hope their passion, competitive spirit and love for great food will win over the judges and be crowned World Haggis Champion.
“We might be English, but we absolutely love haggis,” said Mark Turnbull. “It’s not just about winning, it’s about celebrating food, family and a bit of friendly rivalry!”
In the programme, Mark, the sixth-generation owner, can be seen heading into Scotland on a mission to spy on the opposition as well as spending time with his father, John and son Dan, as they reminisce family history and look back at how far the business has come in 145 years of trading in the heart of Alnwick, Northumberland.
John added: “I might be retired now, but it’s wonderful to see my son and grandson carrying on our family tradition and going from strength to strength”
Our Lives produced by Tern TV celebrates life in the UK in all its diversity – as seen through the eyes of remarkable people doing extraordinary things.
Don’t miss the Turnbull’s’ story on Our Lives: The Haggis Hunters, airing on BBC ONE on Wednesday, July 16th at 7pm and available on iPlayer.
