Anton & Giovanni’s Adventures in Sicily

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Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice visit Sicily, the island where Giovanni was born.

Strictly's Anton du Beke and Giovanni Pernice head off on a sun-soaked adventure. Expect breathtaking sights, bromance and sublime Sicilian cuisine - and maybe even a tango or two.

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Anton Du Beke

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Anton & Giovanni’s Adventures in Sicily: Series 1: Episode 1

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Strictly's Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice begin their tour of Sicily.

The first leg of Anton and Giovanni’s Sicilian road trip begins in the port town of Sciacca. From there, it takes in Greek architecture, octopus fishing and a tango festival.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice’s Sicilian road trip begins in the port town of Sciacca as they explore the southern coast of the sun-kissed island, from its long-lost ancient cities to its breathtaking coastlines. Giovanni is introducing his good friend Anton to his beloved homeland of Sicily, and the boys need to hit the road. 

Their first stop is one of Sicily’s greatest treasures, the Valley of the Temples - the remains of a huge Greek city, featuring some of the best examples of classical Greek architecture anywhere in the world. From there, they hit the beautiful white beaches of Porta Bianca before taking in some more history in Syracuse. Today, Syracuse is just a small provincial city, but over 2,700 years ago, it was one of the largest colonies in the ancient Greek world, and some of the original buildings remain inside the city’s Archaeological Park.

Next, it's off to Marzamemi, a gorgeous seaside village that has been a fishing hub since the 10th century. Giovanni has arranged a day’s fishing, but with a twist. Instead of fish, the boys are going to look for octopus. After a stop in Ortygia to participate in the Feast of the Assumption, the final stop on the first leg of Anton and Giovanni’s tour of Sicily is the island's second city, Catania. This place is very significant to Giovanni, as he moved there aged 14 to further his dance career. The evening is taken up with a visit to Catania’s annual tango festival, where the boys put on a showstopping performance to remember.

Anton & Giovanni’s Adventures in Sicily: Series 1

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Strictly stars Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice head to Sicily, the island where Giovanni was born. Across three episodes, they tour the island, ending up in Palermo.

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