Brian Sewell's Grand Tour

Season 1

2005 · 10 episodes · 7h 30m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Episode 1

   15 Nov 2005 · 45 min

   The art critic embarks on his journey across the Alps into Italy and visits Turin.

2. 2

   2. Episode 2

   22 Nov 2005 · 45 min

   The art critic visits Cremona, Parma and Bologna.

3. 3

   3. Episode 3

   29 Nov 2005 · 45 min

   The art critic visits Florence.

4. 4

   4. Episode 4

   6 Dec 2005 · 45 min

   The art critic visits Siena and Orvieto.

5. 5

   5. Episode 5

   13 Dec 2005 · 45 min

   The art critic visits Rome.

6. 6

   6. Episode 6

   21 Mar 2006 · 45 min

   The art critic visits Naples and Mount Vesuvius.

7. 7

   7. Episode 7

   28 Mar 2006 · 45 min

   Ancient Greek ruins still stand silent watch in Paestum, but banditti no longer lie in ambush in the surrounding countryside. Next, Sewell reminisces among the narrow streets of Todi before traveling to Urbino, which preserves the early Renaissance style like no place else.

8. 8

   8. Episode 8

   4 Apr 2006 · 45 min

   After exposing the colorful history of Rimini's Tempio Malatestiano and pausing briefly for an antique-car rally, Sewell learns all about olive oil's degrees of virginity and admires Palazzo del Te, unapologeticallly dedicated to pleasures of the flesh.

9. 9

   9. Episode 9

   11 Apr 2006 · 45 min

   After examining Palladio's basilica and Olympic Theatre in Vicenza, Sewell tours the Villa Valmarana and its Tiepolo frescoes. In Possagno, Antonio Canova's studio opens its wonders, and the university in Padua affords the opportunity to discuss 18th-century treatments for venereal disease.

10. 

    10. Episode 10

    18 Apr 2006 · 45 min

    Venice