Don't Shoot The Messenger

ON THIS EPISODE

Bouquets to the British Film Festival

Myles Thompson joins us from the Prince Wine Store

Caro reviews Cold Sunset and Wild Horse Nine

Caro's Witlof Salad recipe

The reopened wounds of 'Sandpapergate'

**REMINDER**

Our End of Year Special!

When: Wednesday, December 9 - 7:30pm-9:30pm

Where: Gasworks Thearte

Tickets: $50 HERE

or call 1800 710 499

BOUQUETS TO THE BRITISH FILM FESTIVAL


How it started
British film industry: how it started and developed as a parallel to Hollywood

Our British film highlights over 100 years

Why do they make such great films

The 2026 BFF highlights. What we have seen and what still to see, and what we conclude.



The Cocktail Cabinet: with Myles Thompson from Prince Winestore. This
week: Rose and sausages

- Bondar Rose 2026

- Solis Cotes de Provence Rose 2024

- Clos Cibonne Tentations Rose 2025

www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney Iberian Pack

BSF brought to us by Red Energy.

BOOK : Caro reviews Cold Sunset (plus; Corrie
on the Booker Prize win, announced AST Tuesday morning

SCREEN: Caro reviews Wild Horse Nine



FOOD: Caro’s Witlof Salad with Snap Peas, Radishes, Fennel and Toasted Walnuts

3-4 heads witlof, leaves separated

100g snap peas

1 bunch baby radishes, halved or quartered depending on size

½ bulb fennel, finely sliced

50g walnut halves, toasted

20g aged Manchego cheese (or pecorino)

100g goat's curd

1 tsp black peppercorns

20ml extra-virgin olive oil

4 anchovy fillets, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, finely grated

Zest and juice of ½ lemon 10ml boiling water

Sea salt

Heat a dry frying pan over a high heat. Add the black peppercorns and toast for 30-60 seconds, shaking the pan, until fragrant. Transfer to a mortar and roughly crush, retaining some texture.

Place the goat's curd in a bowl and add the garlic, lemon zest and juice, and olive oil; grate over 10g of the Manchego and most of the crushed black pepper, reserving a little for finishing. Mix until smooth. Add a splash of boiling water to melt the Manchego and to loosen the dressing to a consistency that will lightly coat the leaves. Taste and adjust the seasoning as required.

Trim the witlof and separate the leaves, keeping the smaller leaves whole and halving any larger ones lengthways. Fire up the grill and over a high heat grill the snap peas for 1 to 2 minutes, until they are just ready to pop. Remove and allow to cool slightly before finely slicing the pea pods on the diagonal; drizzle with a little olive oil and toss through with the chopped anchovies.

Arrange the witlof, fennel, snap peas and radishes over a large platter. Spoon over the dressing, allowing it to settle into the cups of the witlof. Scatter over the peas and anchovies, followed by the walnuts. Shower with the remaining 10g of Manchego grated over, followed by a sprinkling of black pepper. Serve immediately.



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Corrie to Caro: What struck you about the latest “Sandpapergate”
revelation



Caro to Corrie: Which news story this week sounds like it could be an 8-part thriller on
Netflix



Corrie to Caro: What was one eyebrow-raiser that stood out in Peter
Ftzsimons’ new book Race To The Top





Caro to Corrie: What was your “pinch me” moment last week



Corrie to Caro: Who were the saddest two people you met over the weekend



Caro to Corrie: Which Netflix drama has gone too far in its latest series

The Cocktail Cabinet: with Paul Green from Prince Winestore.

www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney

- Cantarranas Verejo 2025

- Avamiel Tinto Ribera del Duero 2024

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BOOK: CORRIE : The German Ward by Pip Williams

SCREEN: CORRIE AND CARO: British Film Fest Part 1: The Duchess and Wicker

FOOD: CARO: Fried Spring Rolls

Ingredients:

10 spring roll skins (soft rice paper wraps)

½ onion, finely chopped

½ carrot, finely grated

¼ turnip, finely grated

100g cooked peas, mashed

100g pork, finely chopped

1 teaspoon vegetable stock powder

½ teaspoon black pepper

500ml vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Method:

In a clean cloth, combine the grated carrot, turnip, and mashed peas.

Squeeze the mixture over a bowl to extract any excess liquid. (The liquid can be saved and used for soups if desired.)

In a large mixing bowl, combine the vegetable stock powder, chopped onion, black pepper, and finely chopped pork. Add the squeezed vegetable mixture and mix thoroughly to combine.

To assemble the spring rolls, place approximately 1 tablespoon of the filling near the edge of each rice paper sheet. Fold in both sides of the rice paper and then roll tightly to enclose the filling.

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok to medium-high heat. Carefully place the spring rolls in the hot oil, ensuring the open side is facing down.

Fry for about 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp.

Remove the spring rolls from the cil and drain by standing them upright in a sieve (avoid using paper towels, as they may become soggy).

Serve the spring rolls hot, accompanied by sweet chili sauce for dipping.

SIX QUICK QUESTIONS

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Corrie to Caro: What is your latest coffee horror story

Caro to Corrie: What is your latest CBD office surprise

Corrie to Caro: Following the Australian Ballet drama, what is your latest cultural event horror story

Caro to Corrie: What is your latest cultural event highlight

Corrie to Caro: What was the emotional highlight of your NSW wedding over the weekend

Caro to Corrie: Which Christmas movie are you excited to see – but won’t be taking the grandchildren

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