Marcus Wareing Simply Provence

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

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

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.

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

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?

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.