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All Episodes of Brian Sewell's Grand Tour

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All Episodes of Brian Sewell's Grand Tour

For hundred's of years Britain's well-to-do considered the Italian 'Grand Tour' - the trip through Ancient and Renaissance Italy - an essential part of a...
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Season 1

  • Episode 1
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    Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/15/2005

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

    Director: Unknown

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    Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/22/2005

    The art critic visits Cremona, Parma and Bologna.

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    Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/29/2005

    The art critic visits Florence.

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    Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/6/2005

    The art critic visits Siena and Orvieto.

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    Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/13/2005

    The art critic visits Rome.

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  • Episode 6
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    Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/21/2006

    The art critic visits Naples and Mount Vesuvius.

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  • Episode 7
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    Episode 7

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/28/2006

    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.

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    Episode 8

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/4/2006

    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.

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    Episode 9

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/11/2006

    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.

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    Episode 10

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/18/2006

    Venice

    Director: Unknown

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