With sun-drenched landscapes, colourful characters and hearty flavours, this is a cookery show, travelogue and love affair with Italy all rolled into one. The Godfather of Italian gastronomy, Antonio Carluccio, explores Southern Italy, meeting its people and sampling the region’s intensely evocative flavours and specialities. Throughout the series Carluccio demonstrates over 20 delicious recipes. With his customary relaxed charm, Antonio chats with the locals and joins weddings, festivals, traditions and local farmers – capturing the essence of Southern Italian cooking with enthusiasm and personality.