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15 Episodes 2024 - 2024
Episode 1
When you think of French food, certain things spring to mind: wine, cheese, frogs' legs. But often it's a simple ingredient at the centre of the greatest Provençal food.
Episode 2
Marcus discovers how lamb is produced in Provence. Is there a local lamb dish to rival his favourite Lancashire hotpot?
Episode 3
Marcus indulges in the French passions of food and sport. He goes on the hunt for the ultimate local cheese to impress some pétanque players.
Episode 4
Marcus wants to understand Provence's passion for olives, from oil, desserts and even an olive breaking competition
Episode 5
Marcus looks to impress the locals during a cooking demo at a farmers' market with a meat that is loved equally by the Brits and the French - pork. Can he convince them that we Brits know how to cook?
Episode 6
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 the French enjoy this British twist? Marcus finds out.
Episode 7
The UK loves fruit-based classics like apple crumble. Marcus wants to discover if it's the same in France. Do they have a passion for retro recipes that rival our British favourites?
Episode 8
Marcus wants to give the French a run for their money with a twist on a classic Sunday roast using a meat beloved by the French and Brits alike - chicken.
Episode 9
There is one delicious food that is adored the world over: chocolate. But Marcus loves a good old-fashioned British bar, so can the French convince him that they do it better?
Episode 10
The Brits and French share a passion for poisson. Marcus wants to discover which fish they celebrate in Provence, and if they have a dish to rival the great British fish and chips.
Episode 11
The British people are proud of their beef dishes, and the French are too. Steak frites is a national institution, but in Provence, Marcus is expecting something a little different.
Episode 12
The British people are proud of their beef dishes, and the French are too. Steak frites is a national institution, but in Provence, Marcus is expecting something a little different.
Episode 13
With all the incredible meat, fish and cheese in Provence, it's easy to focus on the savoury food offerings. But Marcus wants to discover what simple sweet treats are on offer.
Episode 14
Marcus has a VIP coming for dinner, and he wants to impress. He intends to build the meal around one simple local ingredient that's surprisingly grown just down the road, red rice.
Episode 15
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 but simple recipe, that means local organic veg.