9870 Francesco's Mediterranean Voyage

New two part series featuring Francesco Da Mosta on BBC2. Looking forward to this. Enjoy Tutti.

Francesco's Mediterranean Voyage

Tuesday 08 July
8:30pm - 9:00pm
BBC2

Arrivederci Venezia

Architect and historian Francesco da Mosto embarks on a journey to cross the Mediterranean sea, retracing the trade routes of his ancestors in a sailing clipper from the 19th century. But before he leaves his home in Venice there is research to do for the voyage and new skills to acquire - not least gaining the respect of the crew of The White Swan, with whom he will spend the next few months in cramped quarters as he visits the greatest treasures of the Mediterranean.

Wednesday 09 July
8:30pm - 9:00pm
BBC2

Istria and Split

Architect and historian Francesco da Mosto embarks on a journey to cross the Mediterranean sea. Francesco and the crew of The Black Swan hit the open sea and head down the Croatian coast. The hard life of a working sailor is creating some problems for our doughty presenter, but he is learning the ropes as best he can. His journey takes him to the amphitheatre in Pula, an isolated lighthouse in Porer, and the beautiful city of Split where the palace of Diocletian has become home to squatters

Category
General chat about Italy

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 06/29/2008 - 09:01

There is of course a book on the series - [url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Francescos-Mediterranean-Voyage-Cultural-Istanbul/dp/1846073405]Amazon.co.uk: Francesco's Mediterranean Voyage: A Cultural Journey Through the Mediterranean from Venice to Istanbul: Francesco Da Mosto: Books[/url]

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 08:53

And it's a ten part series, on twice a week, according to the Radio Times.
He's following the route of his forebears, I think as far as Turkey, as they enrichened the Venice City State.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 09:23

Ah even better. I did think though a two part series on two DVDs odd!!! Thanks Neil

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 07/06/2008 - 07:21

It's actually a 12 parts series (the Radio Times and a lot of other TV magazines are wrong).

The DVD is out on the 11th of August together with the DVD of the previous series Francesco's Italy - Top to Toe.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 07/06/2008 - 08:11

[url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1034227/]"Francesco's Mediterranean Voyage" (2008)[/url] Tells you about the series.

This is the preview video.. Looks great.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd77ERBVaBY]YouTube - BBC Books - Francesco's Mediterannean[/ame]

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 07/06/2008 - 12:08

Thanks for telling us about this new series. I loved the Top to Toe one and am pleased it is coming out on DVD. Must get on to Amazon and get it.
Marlayn

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 07/06/2008 - 13:53

You can order it now and it will be released 18th August.
[url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Francescos-Mediterranean-Voyage/dp/B001ARYYM2/ref=pd_sbs_d_h_?ie=UTF8&qid=1215366605&sr=1-1]Amazon.co.uk: Francesco's Mediterranean Voyage: DVD[/url]

Lorraine

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 07/08/2008 - 12:58

Hi All,
I am in London and have just been watching Richard & Judy on Channel 4.
Francesco was on the programme being interviewed about the new series.
They showed lots of clips and the whole series looks absolutely wonderful.
I for one will be setting my DVD Recorder every Tuesday and Wednesday to record it all.
Hope you all over there in Italy can get Amazon to deliver to you, as all his series and books are now available.
Happy watching.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 07/08/2008 - 16:16

I found the first part absolutely thrilling and looking forward to the rest.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 07/08/2008 - 16:53

Does anybody know what date the festival that they showed takes place?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 07/08/2008 - 16:58

Hi Ron. Here you are - Redentore The third Sunday in July so coming up pronto. I have posted further details - [url]http://www.italymag.co.uk/forums/do-see/9935-redentore-venezia.html[/url]

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 07/09/2008 - 13:25

Thanks Sally, in Veneto from the 5th to 12th August, shame :no:

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 07/11/2008 - 04:01

I missed this!!

BUT found that its being repeated on the BBC HD channel.

Sky+ at the ready!!!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 07/15/2008 - 14:40

[quote=breakersrevenge;92671]I missed this!!

BUT found that its being repeated on the BBC HD channel

Sky+ at the ready!!![/quote]

And on bbc iplayer.

Don't forget it's on tonight and tomorrow at 8.30 pm BBC2 Tutti.