Mary has always adored entertaining and pulls out some of her finest classics that will leave any guest begging for the next invitation be it a romantic meal for two or hosting a big meal for friends and family. From her divine dover sole cooked to perfection, a genius way to make beetroot gravadlax and a sticky chicken recipe that will have them knocking down the doors, to an ambitious crispy roast duck and a simple but exquisite raspberry mousse. For a look at the extreme ways one can decorate to entertain, Mary travels to Leeds Castle with acclaimed florist Simon Lycett as he prepares for this year's Festival of Flowers. Bringing Henry VIII's Banquet Hall to life he shows Mary that too much is in fact never enough!

Classic Mary Berry is a new 6 part series that celebrates what makes Mary Berry such a brilliant cook, teacher and inspiration. Each foodfilled episode focuses on a different style of dish, some wellknown and others brand new to our kitchens. But all of them are made with Mary's very own style of cooking – simple accessible skills and techniques, few ingredients and her distinctive cheeky shortcuts that are so easy to follow. Its this loving and fuss free approach to home cooking that has given Mary Berry such an exceptional career and keeps her firmly placed as one of the countries favorites.

No one can make it as easy and delicious as this its cooking that is just very Classic Mary Berry.

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