Duck is far easier to prepare than many imagine, too, so do have a go. You might never come back to turkey. Merry Christmas ... For the best stories in your inbox, click here.

Whole ducks can be bought fresh-chilled or frozen. Look for fresh Aylesbury ducklings, Gressingham or the plump-breasted Barbary duck. Roast ducks on a trivet over a deep-sided roasting tin and ...