5: Snapshots from on the Road

Italia '77

The regionality of Italy is unfurled during away Rugby matches in some rather glamorous locations. Regional food differences, local traits and idiosycrasies and the rich variety of landscapes and architecture come into play. Dick comes to terms with Italy’s often 'tactile' culture. We are shot at by the Mafia in Sicily and then get tangled up in a tense siege in the Colli Albani hills, where some ancient Roman military tactics save the day. “That’s another fine mess you’ve got us into.”
Written & Presented by Ian McAlister
Read by Richard Greenwood
Edited by Stu Smith & Nigel Heath with Jamie Allen
Original Music by Stu Smith
Production Music from Epidemic Sound
Recorded and Produced by Tom Allom & Nigel Heath at La Cucina Studios for Xacutti Productions
Special Thanks to Jamie Allen and Mike Hanson