Italy Unpacked

Season 3

Andrew and Giorgio travel the length and breadth of Italy. Along the way, they visit the delights of the Italian scenery and pay hushed homage to the phenomenal art that comprises Italy's past. Whilst absorbing the beauty of the sights and art both on and off the beaten track, they derive great pleasure from cooking and eating the local cuisines.

Where to Watch Season 3

3 Episodes

From the Stones to the Stars
E1
From the Stones to the StarsAndrew and Giorgio travel from the tip of the heel up Italy's dramatic east coast. Their journey starts in the instep of Italy and the region of Basilicata. Its most famous town is the spectacular Matera, also known as Sassi or 'Stones' after its caves inhabited since Palaeolithic times, and a Unesco world heritage site. There, Giorgio cooks a peasant recipe of mutton 'pignata' in a restored cave.
To the Centre of the Earth
E2
To the Centre of the EarthThe second leg of Andrew Graham-Dixon and Giorgio Locatelli's journey takes them to the heart of Italy and the regions of Le Marche and Umbria.
The Merchants of Venice
E3
The Merchants of VeniceThe last leg of Andrew and Giorgio's journey is the Veneto - a true melting pot thanks to its geographical position in north-eastern Italy. Andrew and Giorgio don't stop in the region's most famous city, Venice. Instead, they follow in the footsteps of the Venetian merchants through their great inland empire. They begin their journey harvesting clams which Giorgio cooks as spaghetti alle vongole in the middle of the Venetian lagoon.