Rick Stein searches for France’s best-kept gastronomic secrets. 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. Show more
Rick Stein's journey takes him through France's eastern border regions of Alsace and Jura, home to his favourite French dish, choucroute garni, and favourite French cheese, comte. Show more
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. Show more
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. Show more
Rick Stein 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. Show more
Rick Stein explores the food of Shanghai. Shanghai is one of the biggest cities in the world and is rapidly expanding, but has it hung on to its culinary roots? Show more
Rick Stein approaches the end of his meander through France with a final glance at the culinary delights of the Languedoc before crossing over to Provence. Show more
The Great Staycation
Sun, Sea and Salcombe
29 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One Channel IslandsLatest broadcast: on BBC One South West
How the beautiful small sailing town of Salcombe in Devon copes with its summer influx of visitors. Filmed in 2019 before Covid-19 restrictions. Show more
Rick Stein's journey begins to draw to a close as he heads to the Yucatan Peninsula - a place once frequented by real pirates of the Caribbean. Show more
Rick Stein's latest travels take him to Mexico's culinary capital Oaxaca, home to Mexico's national cheese queso oaxacana. Show more
Documentary series. Rick Stein visits the Mexican capital to sample the Aztec cuisine and then heads south to the city of Puebla, the home of mole - Mexico's famous meat stew. Show more
Rick lands in the town that gave the world tequila and the metropolis that gave us mariachis and dishes like chilli con carne - Guadalajara. Show more
Jemma Woodman takes a culinary tour of the River Dart, meeting those who get inspiration and food from this scenic part of the south west. Show more
Rick Stein's Long Weekends
Episode 1: Bordeaux
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
Available for 8 months
Rick Stein embarks on a series of culinary long weekends in search of food excellence and brilliant recipes. He begins his first adventure in autumnal Bordeaux. Show more
Rick Stein's Long Weekends
Episode 2: Reykjavik
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Available for 7 months
Rick Stein embarks on a series of culinary long weekends in search of food excellence. Rick enjoys a winter break in Reykjavik in search of the perfect cod. Show more
Rick Stein's Long Weekends
Episode 3: Berlin
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Available for 7 months
Rick enjoys a long weekend in Berlin, where he samples delicious seasonal creations like pureed sunflower seeds, Jerusalem artichoke flans and crushed frozen pine nuts. Show more
Rick Stein visits Vienna, the city that once ran the Austro-Hungarian Empire and continues to be home to comfort dishes like Tafelspitz and Goulash. Show more
Rick Stein's Long Weekends
Episode 6: Lisbon
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
Available for 7 months
Rick Stein visits Lisbon on the banks of the River Tagus, a city in love with its seafood and possibly the best custard tarts in the world. Show more
Rick Stein's Long Weekends
Episode 8: Cadiz
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Available for 6 months
Rick's series of culinary city breaks continues with a trip to the historic city of Cadiz in southern Spain, renowned for its fresh tuna and manzanilla. Show more
Rick Stein's Long Weekends
Episode 9: Thessaloniki
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Available for 6 months
Rick's series of culinary city breaks continues with a trip to the north eastern Greek city of Thessaloniki. Rick arrives just in time for the peach harvest. Show more