Two Greedy Italians Series 2 May 2026

: A classic Roman staple featuring guanciale (or bacon), chili, and tomato sauce.

: In Lazio, they look at the evolving role of the Italian man, from traditional pasta-eating competitions to the modern kitchen. Iconic Dishes from the Series Two Greedy Italians Series 2

: A simple, rustic potato and cabbage bake that highlights the "poor man's food" (la cucina povera). : A classic Roman staple featuring guanciale (or

: Their trip to Liguria explores the concept of "the beautiful figure"—the social pressure to present one's best self—and how this impacts the rituals of eating in fashionable ports like Portofino. : Their trip to Liguria explores the concept

: Hearty buckwheat pasta with potatoes and Swiss chard from the mountain regions.

: In the first episode, the duo visits Calabria to investigate the idolization of children and the decline of the large Italian family. They explore how childhood food has shifted from the "sweet shop" of the countryside to more modern, often lonelier habits.

: In the Alps, they examine the Lombard skill of "arranging" or "making do". This involves hunting and foraging to create complex meals from limited mountain resources, a testament to Italian culinary resilience.