NaN/100 votes#1 - Palermo
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2012
In the first episode, they visit a restaurant in the seaside village of Porto Paolo, where diners are served whatever is on the menu that day, and examine a chapel hidden away in Palermo, before taking the opportunity to explore the capital's markets. They also learn how the Addiopizzo movement is defying the local Mafia, loosening its grip on the island.
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NaN/100 votes#2 - Spanish Occupation
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2012
In the second part of this fascinating journey through Sicily, Andrew and Giorgio explore the legacy of Spain's 500-year occupation of the island and the influence this has had on art and culture.
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NaN/100 votes#3 - Modern Sicily
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/20/2012
In the final episode of the series, Andrew and Giorgio take the pulse of contemporary Sicily, experience the change that is sweeping through the island, and find out how the future of it is linked to its ancient past. Over the last 100 years, Sicilians have seen their beautiful island sink under the weight of corruption, recession and the mafia. But today, Sicily is experiencing a renaissance and celebrating a rediscovery of their unique ancient heritage. Andrew and Giorgio visit Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe, and explore the rich vegetation of its foothills and the dramatic moonlike craters of its upper slopes. Etna truly is a great beauty with a seductive dark side, just like Sicily. During this journey our presenters will meet the ordinary people really trying to make a difference in Sicily. Ciccio the fisherman who retrieved a statue dating back 2300 years from the sea.
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The Best Episodes of Sicily Unpacked Season 1
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TV art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon and Michelin starred chef Giorgio Locatelli take us on a delightful journey around their beloved Sicily. Sharing a passion for...
Genre:Documentary
Network:BBC Two
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Palermo" is the best rated episode of "Sicily Unpacked" season 1. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/6/2012. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Spanish Occupation".