‘Eat Well for Less ?’ is back with more top tips

However, co-presenter Chris Bavin has pointed that although in theory we should all know the basics, in reality we sometimes struggle, and that’s part of the show’s appeal.

He told Essential Surrey: “None of us are perfect. That’s one of the lovely things about the show. You can feel good that you are not making the same mistakes, but feel reassured that if you are doing something wrong that you are certainly not alone.”

It could also be argued that we need greengrocer Chris and his co-presenter, MasterChef judge Gregg Wallace, now more than ever. After all, many people are particularly aware of the need to save money at the moment – and as Chris has pointed out in the past, a few small changes can make all the difference.

Speaking ahead of a previous series, he said: “We are all under more time pressure, families are leading busier lives than ever and the window to make a meal is getting smaller. We are also being convinced of the idea that cooking isn’t convenient, or is harder than it is, which is where convenience foods and meal solutions come in to save the day – but not our wallets.

“I would love families to try and spend more time cooking and eating together. With a bit of planning, you can save hundreds if not thousands of pounds.”

The pair begin their new series in Windsor, where they come to the aid of the Macbeth family, headed by single mum Holly, who has two sons.

The eldest, 16-year-old Spencer, has cerebral palsy, and caring for him leaves Holly with little time for cooking, meaning the family has become reliant on microwaveable ready meals. At least Spencer is willing to eat most foods, but his younger brother Fletcher, 11, who has recently been diagnosed with autism, can be fussier. He often skips meals and, like his mum, looks to sugary snacks instead.

So, Chris and Gregg have arrived to give their diets an overhaul and get them cooking tasty food from scratch. They also hope to show them that by ditching their favourite big brands, they could save enough to take a much-needed holiday.

The first step involves teaching Holly to whip up three simple egg recipes that can be made quickly for the boys after school – and Fletcher gets a baking masterclass too, as Chris gets him making breakfast muffins that will hopefully set him up for a snack-free day. But will it be enough to get the Macbeths back on track? The episode also finds the duo recruiting a group from the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust test a range of reduced sugar hot chocolate drinks to find out which one they prefer, while Chris is getting into Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s territory as he finds out more about how supermarkets are attempting to reduce their single-use plastic.