Gino's Italian Escape
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Gino learns how to make the Sicilian sweet treat cannoli in the pretty town of Taormina. He climbs the craters of Mount Etna and then makes his personal pilgrimage to the town of Savoca, the setting of Corleone in the Godfather films - his favourite film of all time. Here he meets the owner's, shares a world famous granita... 22:36 Expired
Crossing the island of Sicily, and taking in the beautiful baroque towns of Noto and Modica, Gino learns about chocolate and cassada. Past the temples of Agrigento, he makes his way up to the foothills of mighty Mount Etna, to Sicily's lemon riviera. 22:09 Expired
Gino says arrivederci to Sardinia and arrives in the capital city of Sicily - Palermo. Sicily is somewhere Gino has never visited, so this is a real journey of discovery for him. Home of the mafia, a vibrant street food culture and rich history, this portside city stops Gino in his tracks. He has an unexpected encounter at... 22:13 Expired
Gino is back on the road again, leaving the mountains and heading south to the coast and the capital of Sardinia. On his way he takes a fishing trip and learns how fishing in the deep blue waters runs a close run, second to farming on this island. He then visits the bustling capital city of Cagliari, where he is introduced... 22:44 Expired
Gino leaves the coast behind and heads deep into the mountains, to unlock the secrets to Sardinia. The island is home to more 100 year olds than any other, and it's all down to its landscape and diet. He visits the town of Orgosolo, made famous by the abundance of murals on the walls, depicting its proud history. Gino whip... 22:31 Expired
Having made Sardinia his home from home for the past three years, Gino is keen to explore this beautiful island through its food, people and unique landscape. He learns about the national iconic dish, roasted suckling pig, and hosts a traditional Italian festa for his closest island friends. Then he sets off across the Nor... 22:00 Expired
Gino travels through the spectacular landscape of Tuscany. He is eager to experience the glorious, timeless city of Siena. Gino is drawn to this unique place, especially its famous sloping Piazza del Campo and its magnificent gothic cathedral, whose beauty leaves Gino mesmerised. Siena is renowned for its ‘panforte’ - a ri... 21:55 Expired
Gino D’Acampo’s final leg of his Italian escape takes place in the fascinating city of Bologna - the city seen as Italy’s gastronomic capital. Gino is always on the lookout for incredible dishes, so he can’t come to the city of Bologna without investigating its world-famous sauce - Bolognese.He makes his way to an unassumi... 21:51 Expired
Italian chef Gino D’Acampo explores the intriguing region of Puglia - where centuries old tradition meets modern day Italy. The region is world-famous for its olive oil and Gino takes a close look at the gnarled olive trees, which have dominated the landscape for thousands of years. In the shade of an old masseria - or far... 22:21 Expired
Gino D’Acampo’s Italian Escape continues in the country’s capital. As a chef, Gino has always been inspired by Rome and its cuisine. His first stop is at one of the city’s finest delis, where he is on the hunt for succulent pancetta to make a traditional pasta carbonara. Armed with not only the deli’s pancetta, but with th... 22:03 Expired
Chef Gino D’Acampo begins his second Italian Escape in beautiful Florence. He's on a mission to examine the food that has shaped this Renaissance city. His journey begins as he tackles the famous ‘bistecca alla Fiorentina’ - the finest, thickest, juiciest steak in Tuscany. He is excited to grill the colossal cut of beef at... 22:01 Expired
Chef Gino D’Acampo continues his Italian Escape in breathtaking Venice. His adventure begins when he is summoned for an appointment with a Venetian Countess. Gino has never met a ‘Contessa’ before and although the two of them share a love of food, he remains slightly nervous about the encounter. He is keen to ask the Conte... 22:08 Expired
Gino D’Acampo returns to his native Campania - the Italian region where he grew up and where his family still live. As a chef, he is eager to visit the town of Gragnano, which is world-famous for its pasta. Gino tours this unique place, where a combination of natural elements - sea breezes, hot sunshine and mountain water ... 22:01 Expired
Gino D’Acampo’s final leg of his Italian Escape starts on the ‘heel’ of Italy’s boot, in Puglia. As a chef, Gino is always on the lookout for amazing food and is rewarded in the town of Altamura - a place that is world-famous for its historic bread. Here Gino visits a bakery, whose ancient oak-fired oven is used to cook no... 22:14 Expired
Italian chef Gino D’Acampo explores the intriguing region of Puglia where centuries old tradition meets modern day Italy. The region is world-famous for its olive oil and Gino takes a close look at the gnarled olive trees, which have dominated the landscape for thousands of years. In the shade of an old masseria, or farmho... 22:08 Expired
Gino D’Acampo’s Italian Escape continues in the country’s capital. As a chef, Gino has always been inspired by Rome and its cuisine. His first stop is at one of the city’s finest delis, where he is on the hunt for succulent pancetta to make a traditional pasta carbonara. Armed with not only the deli’s pancetta, but with th... 22:01 Expired
Chef Gino D’Acampo begins his Italian journey on the stunning Amalfi Coast. He visits the pretty town of Amalfi, a favourite holiday destination from his childhood, which is still popular with tourists today. Amalfi is world-famous for its lemons and Gino explores a secluded citrus grove, high on the cliffs above the town.... 23:04 Expired
Chef Gino D’Acampo continues his Italian Escape in Naples - the area where he was born. Here, he examines the key foods and ingredients that have made the city famous, namely pizza and coffee. Gino investigates the Neapolitan food trend of fried pizza - and helps an award-winning chef make this surprisingly tasty street s...