Two Greedy Italians Series 2 May 2026

In of the BBC’s Two Greedy Italians , titled Still Hungry , Antonio Carluccio and Gennaro Contaldo move beyond simple nostalgia to explore how modern social changes—like the role of men, the loss of large families, and the pressure of "making do"—have reshaped Italy’s food culture. The Core Themes

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

: 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. Two Greedy Italians Series 2

: 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.

: A classic Roman staple featuring guanciale (or bacon), chili, and tomato sauce. In of the BBC’s Two Greedy Italians ,

: 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

The series and its accompanying cookbook, , emphasize Carluccio’s "MOF-MOF" philosophy: M inimum o f f uss, m aximum o f f lavour. This involves hunting and foraging to create complex

: 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.