Series 1 poster

Series 1

(2024)

Overview

Marcus Wareing is in Provence, discovering the secrets of simple French food.

Cast

Marcus Wareing as Self - Presenter
Marcus Wareing

as Self - Presenter

Episodes

The Tomato poster

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May 6, 2024

In Provence, the tomato is king, and Marcus is on a mission to discover the ultimate simple tomato recipe.

Lamb poster

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May 7, 2024

Marcus discovers how lamb is produced in Provence. Is there a local lamb dish to rival his favourite Lancashire hotpot?

Goats' Cheese and Pétanque poster

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May 8, 2024

Marcus indulges in the French passions of food and sport. He goes on the hunt for the ultimate local cheese to impress …

Olives poster

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May 9, 2024

Marcus wants to understand Provence’s passion for olives, from oil, desserts and even an olive breaking competition.

Pigs and Snails poster

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May 13, 2024

Marcus looks to impress the locals during a cooking demo at a farmers' market with a meat that is loved equally by the …

Bread and the Croque Monsieur poster

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May 14, 2024

The baguette is an essential in France that’s eaten with every meal. It's also popular in the UK as a sandwich, but do …

Retro Fruit Dishes poster

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May 15, 2024

The UK loves fruit-based classics like apple crumble. Marcus wants to discover if it’s the same in France. Do they have…

Roast Chicken and Provencal Wine poster

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May 16, 2024

Marcus wants to give the French a run for their money with a twist on a classic Sunday roast using a meat beloved by th…

Chocolate poster

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May 17, 2024

There is one delicious food that is adored the world over: chocolate. But Marcus loves a good old-fashioned British bar…

Fish poster

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May 18, 2024

The Brits and French share a passion for poisson. Marcus wants to discover which fish they celebrate in Provence, and i…

Beef poster

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May 20, 2024

The British people are proud of their beef dishes, and the French are too. Steak frites is a national institution but i…

Herbes de Provence poster

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May 21, 2024

Herbes de Provence is famous. But with no UK equivalent, Marcus wants to create his own simple dried herb mix to rival …

Sweet Treats poster

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May 22, 2024

With all the incredible meat, fish and cheese in Provence, it’s easy to focus on the savoury food offerings. But, Marcu…

Red Rice poster

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May 23, 2024

Marcus has a VIP coming for dinner, and he wants to impress. He intends to build the meal around one simple local ingre…

Farm Party poster

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May 24, 2024

Marcus’s time in Saint-Remy is nearly over. He’s going to a local farm party and has to bring a dish. For a celebratory…