James May: Our Man in… — Italy
Join James May for an irresistible journey through Italy! In this new series, he's tackling a grand adventure: uncovering the heart and soul of this iconic nation. From ancient ruins to bustling modern industries, and breathtaking landscapes to the warmth of its people, James is on a quest to experience – and perhaps even understand – the legendary 'dolce vita.' Expect charming mishaps, genuine curiosity, and a whole lot of Italian character as he navigates his way through history, culture, and everything in between.
James’s journey commences on the sun-drenched coast of Sicily, an island steeped in a history of millennia-long conflict. Here, where cultures intermingle beneath the watchful presence of Mount Etna, James discovers the enduring joys that h…
Deep in the rural South, where the landscape unfolds with timeless beauty, James finds himself unexpectedly confronted by a personal inferno – a vivid echo of Dante’s vision, complicated only by the insistent demands of a goat needing milki…
As the saying goes, all paths converge on Rome, and so it was destined that James would find himself in Italy’s glorious capital. Yet his journey is more than just encounters with ancient history; he travels by bus, meets a reflection of hi…
To prove his breadth of interests, James immersed himself in the artistic, scientific, and alchemical pursuits of Renaissance Florence. He traversed the landscapes of both modern velocity and ancient preservation, from speeding automobiles …
James finds himself dwarfed by the immense marble quarries of Carrara and the sprawling port of Genoa. He then pursues the elusive, seeking a fragile tranquility amidst the looming presence of killer robots, and a simple cup of tea in Turin…
In Milan, James undergoes a refresh of his wardrobe, engaging in a delicate exercise of craftsmanship – and says farewell to a familiar face. His journey continues to Venice, traversing land, air, and waterways, where, amidst the Dolomites,…
