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Normandy, Picardie and Champagne

Episode number: 1

Overview: Rick's journey begins in Dieppe with turbot straight off the boats, followed by a forage for sea herbs along the Bay of the Somme

Alsace, Jura and Burgundy

Episode number: 2

Overview: Rick's journey takes him through France's eastern border regions of Alsace and Jura, home to his favourite French dish, choucroute garnie, and favourite French cheese, comté.

Burgundy and Auvergne

Episode number: 3

Overview: Rick reaches the mid-point of his meander through France, exploring Burgundy and then arriving in the Auvergne for hearty dishes celebrating the finest meat and dairy.

Périgord

Episode number: 4

Overview: Rick arrives in Perigord, famous for black truffles, walnuts and duck dishes. He cooks enchaud, a traditional pot-roast pork, before heading towards the balmy shores of the Med.

Languedoc-Roussillon

Episode number: 5

Overview: Rick continues on to the sunnier climes of the Mediterranean, where he explores the French-Catalan legacy of Roussilon on the foothills of the Pyrenees next to the Spanish border.

Provence

Episode number: 6

Overview: Rick approaches the end of his meander through France with a final glance at the culinary delights of the Languedoc, along with making a confit tomato and aubergine tarte tatin.