Italian for beginners, programmes 9-16. The episodes are filmed in different regions of Italy, from Rome to Florence.

Italian for beginners, programmes 9-16. The episodes are filmed in different regions of Italy, from Rome to Florence.

Italian for beginners, programmes 9-16. The episodes are filmed in different regions of Italy, from Rome to Florence.

Italian for beginners, programmes 9-16. The episodes are filmed in different regions of Italy, from Rome to Florence.

Italian for beginners, programmes 9-16. The episodes are filmed in different regions of Italy, from Rome to Florence.

Italian for beginners, programmes 9-16. The episodes are filmed in different regions of Italy, from Rome to Florence.

Italian for beginners, programmes 9-16. The episodes are filmed in different regions of Italy, from Rome to Florence.

Italian for beginners, programmes 17-20. The series gives a taster of the Italian language and daily life; from learning how to ask for what you want, to a sampler of the Italian fashion world. Filmed in different regions around Italy, from Rome to Florence.

Discover the Venice that isn't in the guidebooks.

Exploring new angles on Milan.

In Rome, a look at Vespas, cats, Etruscan ruins and a fountain that spouts wine

Exploring the ancient market town of Lecce in the Puglia region.

A look at the Sicilian communities living in the shadow of the volcano.

These two TV programmes are an all-Italian version of material featured in Italy Inside Out. Transcripts for the programme can be downloaded from http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/journey/

1) L'importanza dell'eleganza

2) Il design italiano: Alberto Alessi

3) Arezzo e la sua industria

4) L'arte di vendere

5) Ermenegildo Zegna

Italian learning drama in which the viewer is one of the protagonists. The viewer finds a map which leads one on a mystery adventure through the Emilia Romagna region of Italy.

Along the way one meets a cast of characters, uncovers a family secret and some delicious regional specialities, and perhaps finds the lost recipe for La torta di Serretto. And of course you'll learn to speak Italian with the guidance of the characters met on the journey.

A lively introduction to the language in six short parts. Watch and listen to the clips and have a look at the key language and transcripts if needed

A lively introduction to the language in six short parts. Watch and listen to the clips and have a look at the key language and transcripts if needed

A lively introduction to the language in six short parts. Watch and listen to the clips and have a look at the key language and transcripts if needed

A lively introduction to the language in six short parts. Watch and listen to the clips and have a look at the key language and transcripts if needed

A lively introduction to the language in six short parts. Watch and listen to the clips and have a look at the key language and transcripts if needed

A lively introduction to the language in six short parts. Watch and listen to the clips and have a look at the key language and transcripts if needed