

Irresistible: Why We Can't Stop Eating
2024-11-25 · 85 min · ★ 7.0
Chris van Tulleken takes a personal view at why ultra-processed foods are so irresistible and how they have come to dominate food culture.
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- Directors
- Stuart Elliott
- Production companies
- Lion Television, BBC, BBC Two, ARTE
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Chris van TullekenSelfTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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