James May is travelling the length and breadth of one of his favourite countries: Italy. Beginning in the Sicilian capital of Palermo and finishing in the Dolomites, it’s a trip that will take him to almost every region of Italy. There’ll be culture, food, industry, and even a bit of sport, all played out against some of the world’s most stunning urban and rural backdrops.
For James, Italy has always felt like a country that doesn’t seem to make sense. On the one hand, Italy is often regarded to be on the cutting edge – of science, fashion, and engineering, yet its economic infrastructure has fallen on very hard times. Somehow, though, Italy and the Italians always prevail.
It’s a conundrum that leads James to ask a question: have the Italians sussed the secret to living a good life? And after spending weeks in the country, might James actually discover 'la dolce vita'?
James May is travelling the length and breadth of one of his favourite countries: Italy. Beginning in the Sicilian capital of Palermo and finishing in the Dolomites, it’s a trip that will take him to almost every region of Italy. There’ll be culture, food, industry, and even a bit of sport, all played out against some of the world’s most stunning urban and rural backdrops.
For James, Italy has always felt like a country that doesn’t seem to make sense. On the one hand, Italy is often regarded to be on the cutting edge – of science, fashion, and engineering, yet its economic infrastructure has fallen on very hard times. Somehow, though, Italy and the Italians always prevail.
It’s a conundrum that leads James to ask a question: have the Italians sussed the secret to living a good life? And after spending weeks in the country, might James actually discover 'la dolce vita'?
Produced by
Plum Pictures
Directed by
Tom Whitter
Executive Produced by
Will Daws
Series Producer
Mark Richardson
Cast
James May
Guides
Claudia Traina (ep1 – God’s Apology)
Paolo Damiano (ep2 – House of Pain & ep5 – Hey Pesto)
Guia Scognamiglio (ep4 – Really, Really Nice Cheese)
Produced by
Plum Pictures
Directed by
Tom Whitter
Executive Produced by
Will Daws
Series Producer
Mark Richardson
Cast
James May
Guides
Claudia Traina (ep1 – God’s Apology)
Paolo Damiano (ep2 – House of Pain & ep5 – Hey Pesto)
Guia Scognamiglio (ep4 – Really, Really Nice Cheese)