Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy

Tuscany is the birthplace of the Renaissance and world-class art, architecture and culture. It's also produced some of the finest wines and dishes in the history of Italian cuisine, like the magnificent T-bone steak, bistecca alla fiorentina.

Sicily is the Mediterranean's largest island and is known as God's Kitchen because of its rich volcanic soil. But it's also said to be home to the 'Gates of Hell'.

Milan is the capital of Lombardy. It's Italy's second biggest city and the business powerhouse.

In this episode, Stanley Tucci heads to Rome in search of the famous Four Pastas. Situated in Lazio, the ancient city of Rome is often overlooked in the gastronomic department.

Naples is the third largest and most populous city in Italy. But its history and beauty has been tainted with underdog status from close association with Vesuvius, the Camorra - a notorious branch of the local mafia, and poverty.

Bologna is the capital of Emilia-Romagna, home to the highest number of protected food products in the whole of Italy, known as DOP's.