James Martin’s Midweek Menu: Simon Reeve (ITV1, Thursday, 5 June, 2025)

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Globetrotter Simon Reeve trades his passport for a place at the kitchen counter on Thursday’s James Martin’s Midweek Menu, airing at 2:00 PM on ITV1. The episode blends local fare with international flavors, as Martin bakes a heritage apple cake, getting a crash course in varieties from grower Sarah Simpson. Caribbean flavors heat things up courtesy of chef Levi Roots, while Martin also takes a detour into essential kitchen kit.

Reeve, joined by chefs Daniel Galmiche and Diana Anand, gets a taste of Turkish-style meatballs as the main course. The episode looks to deliver the series’ signature mix of culinary knowledge and casual banter, making it a solid option for those who like their cooking shows equal parts educational and entertaining.

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Catch “James Martin’s Midweek Menu” this Thursday, 5 Junex at 2:00 PM on ITV1.

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