Marcus Wareing Simply Provence
Marcus Wareing Simply Provence is a TV show on BBC1. A feast for the senses. The Michelin-starred chef celebrates the south of France, unlocking the secrets of simple, seasonal cuisine - and adding a British twist to the classics. The program has been available since 2026. A total of 20 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in June 2026.
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Marcus Wareing Simply Provence
Marcus is challenged to a live cooking demo at the market and has a VIP dinner guest to impress with traditional local produce.
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Marcus is on a mission to discover the French equivalent of British fish and chips whilst uncovering the secrets of the versatile Provençal olive.
May 2026
Marcus wants to impress the locals with a French version of the classic Sunday roast and find out how they enjoy their take on the sandwich.
Marcus loves a British fruit based pud, and is searching Provence for the local equivalent. He’s also looking for the tastiest local cheese to take to the village pétanque game.
Provence is awash with amazing produce. Marcus is taking a deep dive into local tomatoes and beef hoping to learn some lessons in simple, economic and delicious cookery.
March 2026
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.
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.
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.
February 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
Marcus wants to understand Provence’s passion for olives, from oil, desserts and even an olive breaking competition.
Marcus indulges in the French passions of food and sport. He goes on the hunt for the ultimate local cheese to impress some petanque players.
Marcus discovers how lamb is produced in Provence. Is there a local lamb dish to rival his favourite Lancashire hotpot?
In Provence, the tomato is king, and Marcus is on a mission to discover the ultimate simple tomato recipe.