Episode image for La Mappa Misteriosa

Duration: 1 hour, 25 minutes

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.

Next on

Next Tuesday 04:30 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

  • BBC Languages: La Mappa Misteriosa

    BBC Languages: La Mappa Misteriosa

    Learn Italian with this interactive learning resource for Italian beginners. A map leads you on a mystery adventure. You meet Italian people and uncover a family secret

    Learn Italian with La Mappa Misteriosa
  • BBC Learning Zone Class Clips: Italian Language

    BBC Learning Zone Class Clips: Italian Language

    Watch video clips on the Italian language, targeted for use by teachers in the classroom.

    Watch video clips on the Italian language from Class Clips
  • BBC Food: Torta di Serretto (Serretto’s cake)

    BBC Food: Torta di Serretto (Serretto’s cake)

    This easy Italian cake recipe is truly irresistible. Named after the fictional chef Giovanni Serretto in the drama series La Mappa Misteriosa, it is similar to a traditional Castagnaccio style cake.

    Lean how to make Torta di Serretto
  • BBC World Class: Italy on a budget

    BBC World Class: Italy on a budget

    BBC World Class helps UK schools to twin with schools around the globe as part of its educational legacy for the 2012 Olympics. Visit the World Class website to follow reporter Ben Thompson as he travels through Italy to hear how young people are affected by the econonomic crisis.

    Follow reporter Ben Thompson as he travels through Italy on a budget

Broadcasts

  • Tue 15 Feb 2011 04:00 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

  • Tue 25 Oct 2011 04:00 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

  • Thu 16 Feb 2012 04:00 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

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