Two Greedy Italians

Antonio Carluccio and Gennaro Contaldo return to Italy, where they continue their culinary journey. They begin in the southern region of Calabria, where they reminisce about their favourite childhood meals. Antonio reveals the secret of his hot packed-lunches while Gennaro shares his memories of the ritual pig kill. Featuring recipes for orzotto - a pork and pearl barley risotto - fish stew, and rice cake flavoured with orange.

Antonio Carluccio and Gennaro Contaldo search for the meaning of the Italian phrase 'la bella figura' - making the best of yourself. They find a culture of admiration for the superficial in Portofino and set off around the coastal Liguria region in search of something more meaningful, and find what they are looking for in a priest working with social outcasts of society. Along the way they discover a 50 euro olive oil and the Cucina Bianca of Mendatica.

The duo find out more about the Italian resourcefulness through the enterprising food skills of the Lombards.

Gennaro and Antonio take a look at the modern Italian man and attempt to find out if there is still a place in Italy for macho men. They begin in the mountain villages of the Lazio where men still look after their flocks and provide for the family. In Rome though they discover a different story where the women there are increasingly taking control.