Delia Smith not cooking Christmas dinner for first time in 52 years

Presenter who taught nation to love pigs in blankets says she is excited to put her feet up

Delia Smith, the doyenne of Christmas dinners, is taking a year off from cooking the festive feast for the first time in more than 50 years.

The 83-year-old has been dishing out Christmas dinners and advice on how to prepare them for more than half a century.