Television Programs of Interest (Sat 3rd July to Fri 9th July 2010)

Television Programs of Interest (Sat 3rd July to Fri 9th July 2010)

GREATEST CITIES OF THE WORLD WITH GRIFF RHYS JONES: ROME - EP 4 OF 6
In the fourth episode of this globe-trotting series, Griff visits Rome, a city with a real sense of history; it was already a teeming metropolis of a million people when London and Paris were mere villages.
Tuesday 6 July 2010 8.30pm
ABC1
CC
Duration: 60 mins

CHEESE SLICES: CHEESES OF THE NETHERLANDS - SERIES 3, EP 7 OF 8
The Netherlands is the second largest exporter of cheese in Europe, yet it's famous for just two cheeses, Edam and Gouda. Will visits the town of Edam, visits a food show in Rotterdam and learns how real farmhouse Gouda is made.
Wednesday 7 July 2010 6.00pm
ABC1 Rating: G
CC
Duration: 30 mins

POH'S KITCHEN: EP 20 OF 40
Poh continues on her Malaysian adventure, heading south to spend her second week in the historic port of Melaka. Once a vibrant maritime trading centre at the heart of the international spice trade, Melaka boasts a rich culinary history. Over time it has been occupied by the Portuguese, Dutch, British and Japanese, who have all left their influence.
Wednesday 7 July 2010 6.30pm
ABC1 Rating: G
CC
Duration: 30 mins

MY FAMILY FEAST: THE GREEKS - EP 10 OF 13
It's St George's Day and George Gavalas is celebrating his name day with family and friends, Greek style. George and his wife Angela are part of an extended family of Greek Australians. Their parents are from Kalimnos and Lesbos - two very different islands in the Agean Sea - and the dishes prepared for the occasion will reflect their respective backgrounds.
Thursday 8 July 2010 7.30pm (not screening WA)
SBS ONE Rating: G
CC WS
Duration: 30 mins

OZ AND JAMES DRINK TO BRITAIN: EP 3 OF 6
Oz and James head for Scotland where they encounter Rachel Barrie, a self-styled high priestess of whisky, who insists that they don blindfolds for a bizarre tasting in order to fully appreciate the complexity of Scotland's national drink.
Thursday 8 July 2010 8.00pm (not screening WA)
SBS ONE Rating: PG
CC WS
Duration: 30 mins

CLASSICAL DESTINATIONS: TUSCANY, VERDI AND PUCCINI - EP 11 OF 13
Part eleven looks at Tuscany, which is more then just a beautiful region of Italy, Tuscany also produced two of the greatest operatic composers. Classical Destinations visits the towns that shaped their lives: Lucca, Pisa and Milan. There is also a tour of the Puccini Villa in the spectacular Torre del Lago.
Friday 9 July 2010 4.00pm
SBS ONE Rating: G
CC WS Rpt
Duration: 30 mins