There are few people more qualified to romanticise a meal than Stanley Tucci.
Whether he's sipping a negroni in Italy, publishing a bestselling food memoir, or teaching us the art of a pasta recipe on Instagram, our trust in Tucci's taste runs deep. Now, the actor is turning his skillset to the country he's called home for almost 15 years with a new National Geographic series, Tucci in Great Britain.
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What is Tucci in Great Britain about?
If, like us, you loved Tucci in Italy, you'll have a fairly good idea of the premise of this follow up series. It follows Tucci as he journeys across Great Britain, investigating how local history, migration and culture have shaped the nation's food identity.
Rather than focusing solely on restaurants or traditional dishes, the series will uncover deeper stories behind what people eat, highlighting the communities and individuals preserving regional food traditions while redefining them for a new generation.
“I am very excited to explore the history, culture and people of Great Britain through the prism of food,” Tucci said in a statement. “Having made it my home for almost 15 years, I want to share the culinary diversity, richness and depth of its food culture.”
Who is involved?
The series comes from National Geographic, with Tucci also serving as an executive producer via his production company, Salt Productions. Also involved is OBB, the studio behind a growing slate of documentaries.
"Stanley Tucci is one of a kind — smart, funny, authentic, passionate about food and culture and deeply interested in the stories of the people who make the very best food," said Tom McDonald, Executive Vice President of National Geographic Content. "The stories that Stanley and his team have unearthed will be sure to delight and surprise — a reminder of just how varied and delicious food in the UK truly is."
When and where to watch Tucci in Great Britain
The five-episode series will stream on Disney+ and National Geographic, although a release date is yet to be confirmed. We'll keep you updated.
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