Marcus Wareing Simply Provence
Marcus Wareing wants to discover the joys of simple seasonal French food and produce, and finally get an answer to the age-old question: can his beloved British food stack up against the French?
Cast: Marcus Wareing
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Series 1
15 episodes
1. The TomatoIn Provence, the tomato is king, and Marcus is on a mission to discover the ultimate simple tomato recipe.CC29minMay 6, 2024
2. LambMarcus discovers how lamb is produced in Provence. Is there a local lamb dish to rival his favourite Lancashire hotpot?CC28minMay 7, 2024
3. Goats' Cheese and PétanqueMarcus indulges in the French passions of food and sport. He goes on the hunt for the ultimate local cheese to impress some pétanque players.CC28minMay 8, 2024
4. OlivesMarcus wants to understand Provence’s passion for olives, from oil, desserts and even an olive breaking competition.CC28minMay 9, 2024
5. Pigs and SnailsMarcus 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?CC28minMay 13, 2024
6. Bread and the Croque MonsieurThe 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.CC28minMay 14, 2024
7. Retro Fruit DishesThe 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?CC28minMay 15, 2024
8. Roast Chicken and Provencal WineMarcus 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.CC28minMay 16, 2024
9. ChocolateThere 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?CC28minMay 17, 2024
10. FishThe 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?CC28minMay 18, 2024
11. BeefThe 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…CC28minMay 20, 2024
12. Herbes de ProvenceHerbes 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.CC28minMay 21, 2024
13. Sweet TreatsWith 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.CC28minMay 22, 2024
14. Red RiceMarcus 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.CC28minMay 23, 2024
15. Farm PartyMarcus’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.CC28minMay 24, 2024
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Marcus Wareing wants to discover the joys of simple seasonal French food and produce, and finally get an answer to the age-old question: can his beloved British food stack up against the French?
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Duncan Thompson
- Created by
- Karen Plumb, Bridget Gregory
- Cast
- Marcus Wareing
- Studio
- Plimsoll Productions
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Audio languages
English, French
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