In this bitesize episode of the Melting Potcast, we spoke to Richard Vines, chief food critic at Bloomberg and author of the article: ‘How Halloumi Devoured a Nation’, to find out exactly why the British have gone crazy for this squeaky cheese.

We explore one dish and its impact on British culture in each episode. The Melting Potcast is part of Melting Pot, an online magazine that champions immigrant communities across the UK by sharing their stories of food. Produced by Julia Webster, Aisling O'Leary and Jess Browne-Swinburne. Original music by Gully Trim.