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A Year in Provence

Peter Mayle's 1989 best-seller "A Year in Provence" recounts his first year exploring the region's unique traditions.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Bonne Annee, Mr Mayle

1. Bonne Annee, Mr Mayle

Aired: Feb 27, 1993

A liberating journey unfolds as a couple leaves behind the monotony of their ...

Episode 2 Learning the Language

2. Learning the Language

Aired: Mar 6, 1993

The Mayles dive into Provence's cultural heritage as they team up with Columb...

Episode 3 Black Gold

3. Black Gold

Aired: Mar 13, 1993

Peter embarks on a treacherous adventure into the mysterious realm of truffle...

Episode 4 The Tony Awards

4. The Tony Awards

Aired: Mar 20, 1993

As spring arrives, the Mayles' household is filled with escalating tension as...

Episode 5 Daylight Robbery

5. Daylight Robbery

Aired: Mar 28, 1993

A surprise twist hits the Mayles in May as Tony, their guest, gains control o...

Episode 6 Breadwinner

6. Breadwinner

Aired: Apr 3, 1993

A writer's dilemma emerges as Annie and Peter accept an invitation to write a...

Episode 7 Room Service

7. Room Service

Aired: Apr 11, 1993

A mix-up of visitor schedules in the Griffin family's living room creates a c...

Episode 8 Frogbusters

8. Frogbusters

Aired: Apr 18, 1993

The Mayles family gets ready to participate in the annual goat race, placing ...

Episode 9 Chateau Mayle

9. Chateau Mayle

Aired: Apr 25, 1993

The harvest season is approaching, and Peter's attention shifts to his vineya...

Episode 10 War of the Worlds

10. War of the Worlds

Aired: May 2, 1993

A kitchen renovation turns into a mystery when a carpenter's prolonged absenc...

Episode 11 Old Boys

11. Old Boys

Aired: May 9, 1993

A local school faces potential closure, leaving the community in a state of u...

Episode 12 A Year in Provence

12. A Year in Provence

Aired: May 16, 1993

The Mayles are celebrating their first anniversary in Provence, but Annie's e...

Info about A Year in Provence

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Biography