Claudio Capotondo talks about the tools and techniques that enable him to transform a block of marble or porphyry (a kind of igneous rock) into a work of art.

Join Francesca for her first driving lesson! She learns the various important things to do before starting off, like putting on her seat belt, checking the mirrors, and putting the car into gear.

Minivip tells the doctor about trying to help an old lady. But she was afraid of him and took him for the Devil!

Marika names some of the delicious fruits available in Italy. In general the fruits themselves are feminine, while the plants on which they grow take the masculine form.

Marika goes over the names of farm animals, what their young are called, and the onomatopoetic calls of the animals.

An interview with Annamaria Mazzetti, Italian triathlete, Italian champion in 2009 in three categories, Aquathlon, Duathlon sprint, and Olympic distance triathlon. London 2012 is her first Olympics and it's been a fantastic experience.

A beautiful but functional modern distillery near Bassano del Grappa designed by Massimiliano Fucsas, and a look at one of the latest fashion shows in Italy, characterized by the bizarre and geometric.

"Innercore" is the title, inspired by an article in the New York Times, of Claudio Capotondi's masterpiece. He talks about the significance of the sculpture, and about the special kind of stone he used to make it.

This time Minivip meets up with an opera singer/pianist, who goes a just little too far.

Marika takes us through the vegetables used in Italian cooking. Buon appetito!

Francesca and her travelling companion have just gotten a flat tire. Learn the steps for changing a tire along with Francesca.

We begin a new episode of Commissioner Manara. Lara is bedridden with a fever, and there is a missing person reported at the station. And if that weren't enough, someone was found dead by the side of the road.

Pasta alla carbonara is a characteristic dish from Lazio, and more specifically, from Rome. It's made with "humble" ingredients but that doesn't prevent it from being wonderfully tasty, and a favorite with pasta lovers everywhere. This is the Adriano's own version.

Giuditta sings a song about a beautiful turtle. The song tells about how the turtle ended up being such a slow animal.

An exclusive interview with the world-famous Italian film director and screenwriter, Federico Fellini.