Arts/Culture (without music)HDSubtitlesRepeat
Duration
45 minutes
Series Info
Season 1 Episode 2 of 20

Quick Summary

Ian Humphries, Viki Knott and Moses Otunla travel from Provence into the neighbouring region of Occitanie. The twice‑yearly market they visit sees over one hundred traders line the town‑centre streets with stalls, creating a bustling scene for locals and visitors alike.

About This Program

The broadcast is an episode of a travel‑focused programme presented by Ian Humphries, Viki Knott and Moses Otunla. The three hosts guide viewers through a short journey that moves the story from one French region to another, offering a snapshot of life beyond the well‑trodden tourist routes. In this installment the team sets off from the sun‑kissed landscapes of Provence and heads east into the neighbouring region of Occitanie. Their departure marks a shift from the familiar vineyards and lavender fields of their starting point to a new backdrop that promises a different local flavour. Once in Occitanie, the presenters attend a market that is held twice each year. The event transforms the town’s streets into a bustling arena where more than one hundred traders display their wares, creating a vivid tableau of colour, sound and activity. The market’s regular rhythm and the sheer number of participants give a clear picture of its importance to the community. Throughout the episode the hosts explore the market’s atmosphere, interacting with the traders and observing the lively street setting. By following Ian, Viki and Moses, viewers get a concise look at how this biannual gathering brings together a wide array of goods and people, highlighting a distinctive slice of regional French life.

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The Vintage French Farmhouse broadcasts on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD at 3:00pm, Tuesday, 27 January 2026. (Subtitles, repeat)

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Production Details

Runtime45 mins

Cast & Crew

IH
Ian HumphriesContributor
VK
Viki KnottContributor
MO
Moses OtunlaContributor
DM
Dave MartinSeries-producer
NH
Nigel HaversNarrator
RB
Rob ButterfieldExecutive-producer
RG
Rae Gilder CookeExecutive-producer