Marcus's mission is to discover the ultimate simple Provençal tomato recipe. After searching for inspiration in the local market, he whips up a simple and delicious Provençal tomato sauce that's traditional, versatile and easy.

Marcus was born and bred in Lancashire, where they know a thing or two about good food, and there is a specific dish that they gifted to the British canon: Lancashire hotpot. Therefore, in Provence, Marcus searches for a French lamb dish to rival it.

Marcus combines the French passions of food and sport to impress some local pétanque players. Along the way, he hunts for the best of an ingredient he knows the French adore: cheese.

The baguette is an essential in France that's eaten with every meal. With this in mind, Marcus grabs a baguette and hits the market, looking for inspiration. It's not long before he finds a stall selling dozens of rotisserie chickens.