Alex Polizzi’s “Secret Italy” will feature Mortale

DSCF3964The first episode of Alex Polizzi’s new four-part series, called Secret Italy, was shown on Channel 5 in the UK last night.  She visited Venice and Milan and shared her memories of going to Venice as a child to see her grandmother Irene’s family.  The episode will be repeated at 3.10 am on Sunday 26th October and at 12.15 pm on Wednesday 29th October.

Next Friday 31st October at 9 pm, the second episode will be shown on Channel 5.  It is in this episode that Mortale’s Festa di S. Antonio will be shown, as Alex happened to be in the village on 13th June to share in the festivities.  This second episode will be repeated on Saturday 1st November at 12.50 pm.

4 comments

  1. michelle forte says:

    How awesome for all those that get to see this!…sadly, we won’t but well done Alex!

  2. Paul Forte says:

    Hi Michelle, You may be able to view it here, but you’ll have to watch it live. 9pm UK time Friday evening.

  3. carol sansone says:

    is there any chance of seeing this in the US? on YouTube? I really want to see it. Thanks

  4. Jan Baker says:

    I am visiting Rome 14-17 May, 2015.
    My grandfather was born in the village I believe, leaving after the 1st world war. Gerald White (Bianchi)
    I hope to pay a visit. I saw Alex’s programme, and would love to see the place for myself. Not sure if I still have relatives there. My mother visited several years ago. Sarah, Margaret, Teresa Kent

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