The Thirsty Traveller
World, 8.30pm
Tag along for the ride as Kevin Brauch (above) embarks on the journey of a lifetime: a round-the-globe adventure with an itinerary including the world's best beer, wine and spiritproducing regions. From the sun-drenched hills of California's Napa Valley to the old-world charm of the Rhone Valley in France and the frothy beer halls of Belgium and Germany, Brauch uncovers the regions' customs and cuisine. Along the way he meets characters who teach him everything from culinary arts to glass blowing, grape picking and barrel making. Whatever his mode of transport - car, ferry, bus, boat or hiking boots - Brauch won't rest until he's met the locals, experienced regional festivals and learned the local history.
Great Artists: Giotto
World, 8pm
Art historian Tim Marlow (above) examines 14 of the greatest artists of the western world in this illuminating series. In his spirited look at their extraordinary lives and works, he visits the places made famous by names such as Raphael, Rembrandt and Titian to reveal what it was like to be an artist in their day. Visiting some of the most prestigious galleries in the world, Marlow throws light on what it is that makes a painting, or an artist, great and how their techniques and innovations have driven art into the 21st century.
