So it turns out that eating raw fish might not have been such a good idea after all

[Sir C]

Well, no. But - and here's the key thing for me - would that delicate flavour not be better served by being lightly fried and served with a beurre noisette? In other words, is raw fish as good as cooked fish? For me, the answer is no.

That depends entirely on the fish. A plump Dover Sole? Get in the pan. A rigor mortis-fresh seabass? Sounds like ceviche material to me. A fatty lump of tuna? Sashimi, sashimi, sashimi.

[Burney]

That depends entirely on the fish. A plump Dover Sole? Get in the pan. A rigor mortis-fresh seabass? Sounds like ceviche material to me. A fatty lump of tuna? Sashimi, sashimi, sashimi.

Yes. I'd make an exception for oily fish, I think. But even there, is one not depriving oneself of the flavour of the searing by eating it raw? The jury is out for me.

[Sir C]

Yes. I'd make an exception for oily fish, I think. But even there, is one not depriving oneself of the flavour of the searing by eating it raw? The jury is out for me.

I hope you don't feel that way about meat? Your mince in a bun for supper might not hit the spot

[Burney]

I hope you don't feel that way about meat? Your mince in a bun for supper might not hit the spot

I think I've worked out what your treat for g is, btw.

[Sir C]

I think I've worked out what your treat for g is, btw.

Worked out, or guessed? Hmm?

[Burney]

Worked out, or guessed? Hmm?

Deduced if you prefer.

Does it rhyme with 'ships in navy'?

[Sir C]

Deduced if you prefer.

Does it rhyme with 'ships in navy'?

You mustn't tell. It will be a nice surprise.

It won't be Bisto, you understand.