Duncan Thompson
Director
Marcus Wareing Simply Provence (2024)
Series 1
Marcus Wareing is in Provence, discovering the secrets of simple French food.
Released May 6, 2024
Episode 28 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: tmdb.france, tmdb.provence, tmdb.food
Production Companies: Plimsoll Productions
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English,
French
S1E1 - The Tomato
In Provence, the tomato is king, and Marcus is on a mission to discover the ultimate simple tomato recipe.
May 6, 2024, midnight
S1E2 - Lamb
Marcus discovers how lamb is produced in Provence. Is there a local lamb dish to rival his favourite Lancashire hotpot?
May 7, 2024, midnight
S1E3 - Goats' Cheese and Pétanque
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.
May 8, 2024, midnight
S1E4 - Olives
Marcus wants to understand Provence’s passion for olives, from oil, desserts and even an olive breaking competition.
May 9, 2024, midnight
S1E5 - Pigs and Snails
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?
May 13, 2024, midnight
S1E6 - Bread and the Croque Monsieur
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.
May 14, 2024, midnight
S1E7 - Retro Fruit Dishes
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?
May 15, 2024, midnight
S1E8 - Roast Chicken and Provencal Wine
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.
May 16, 2024, midnight
S1E9 - Chocolate
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?
May 17, 2024, midnight
S1E10 - Fish
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?
May 18, 2024, midnight
S1E11 - Beef
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…
May 20, 2024, midnight
S1E12 - Herbes de Provence
Herbes de Provence is famous. But with no UK equivalent, Marcus wants to create his own simple dried herb mix to rival this French classic and turn any dull dish into a tasty meal.
May 21, 2024, midnight
S1E13 - Sweet Treats
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.
May 22, 2024, midnight
S1E14 - Red Rice
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.
May 23, 2024, midnight
S1E15 - Farm Party
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 of course simple recipe, that means local organic veg.
May 24, 2024, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 28 min.
Season Runtime: 421 min.
Released: May 6, 2024
Last Air Date: May 24, 2024, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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