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The Taste of Things

French romance set in 1889, focusing on the enduring bond between gourmet chef Dodin and his cook of 20 years, Eugénie. Dodin resolves to woo Eugénie by cooking for her.

French romance set in 1889, focusing on the enduring bond between gourmet chef Dodin and his cook of 20 years, Eugénie. Having shared a passion for food and a deep mutual respect, the two have been lovers as well as gastronomers for a long time, but Eugénie has refused to marry Dodin, who resolves to cook for her in order to woo her.

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2 hours, 7 minutes

Last on

Sat 14 Feb 2026 21:35
BBC Four

Credits

Eugénie Juliette Binoche
Dodin Bouffant Benoit Magimel
The prince Mhamed Arezki
Priest Jean-Louis Dupont
Louis Michel Cherruault
Pauline's mother Sarah Adler
Pauline's father Yannik Landrein
Grimaud Patrick d'Assumçao
Pauline Bonnie Chagneau-Ravoire
Violette Galatea Bellugi
Augustin Jean-Marc Roulot
Magot Jan Hammenecker
Doctor Laurent Claret
Rabaz Emmanuel Salinger
Director Anh Hung Tran
Writer Anh Hung Tran
Writer Marcel Rouff

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