Bettany Hughes' Grand Tour: From Paris to Rome

Venice, Bologna and The Bay of Poets

Documentary Oct 7, 2022 45 min BBC Select

Available on Prime Video, BBC Select

S1 E2: During an 18th century 'grand tour,' those looking for enlightenment would head to Italy. Now historian Bettany Hughes tries to emulate them in this sumptuous travel documentary. She encounters the stunning beauty of Venice's canals, then wanders the magnificent Doge's Palace. She unearths Bologna's finest culinary offerings before heading to the haunts of her favorite romantic poet, Lord Byron.

Documentary Oct 7, 2022 45 min BBC Select

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2022
Run Time: 45 min
Rated: TV-PG
Region of Origin: United Kingdom

Languages

Original Audio: English (United Kingdom)
Audio and Subtitles: English (United Kingdom) (AAC, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.