Fact Sheet
Description:
The fourth season of Rick Steves' Europe advises viewers about where to stay, what to see and how to get around in Europe. Shot entirely in England, Wales, Scotland, Italy and Austria, episodes feature an exciting and up-to-date snapshot of the best Europe has to offer. Along the way, Rick shares his extensive knowledge of European history, art and culture. This season concludes with a special "behind-the-scenes" episode documenting the unexpected challenges and surprises of producing one of public television's most popular series.
Individual Program Descriptions
#401: England's Bath and York
Medieval York and Georgian Bath — easy side trips from London — pack an exciting pair of sightseeing punches. We'll explore Roman hot springs, cruise quiet canals, marvel at England's finest Gothic church, and get a surprising dose of Viking history as we enjoy England's easy urban delights.
#402: North Wales: Feisty and Poetic
From towering Mount Snowdon and evocative medieval castles to grand Victorian promenades, North Wales is a poem written in landscape. We'll climb a mountain aboard a steam train, learn some Welsh, follow a miner deep into a slate mine, herd sheep with a very clever dog, and work in a pop pilgrimage to the Beatles' Liverpool.
#403: Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the historical and cultural heart of Scotland. We'll explore the city's castle, peek at the new parliament, dabble in the local literature, sip a little Scotch, get wrapped up in a kilt, and then stow away on Her Majesty's yacht Britannia.
#404: Naples and Pompeii
Naples is Italy in the extreme. We'll prowl backstreet fish markets, dodge fast-moving Vespas, and dine on pizza where it was invented. We'll climb to the top of nearby Mount Vesuvius, then wander through the amazing ruins of Pompeii, the Roman town it destroyed.
#405: Italy's Amalfi Coast
Just south of Naples, we'll experience the breathtaking Amalfi Coast, the trendy resort of Positano, the limoncello charms of Sorrento, the ancient Greek temples at Paestum, and the iridescent Blue Grotto hidden beneath the enchanting Isle of Capri.
#406: Milan and Lake Como
No trip to Italy is complete without Milan and Lake Como. In Milan we'll take a peek at Italy's highest fashion, fanciest delis, grandest cemetery, and greatest opera house...not to mention Leonardo's Last Supper. Then we'll cruise along Lake Como, settling down in the lakeside village of Varenna…classic honeymoon country, where Italy meets the Alps.
#407: Tuscany's Dolce Vita
The small towns and rural charms of Tuscany give us a healthy dose of the “sweet life” as we hunt for truffles in an oak forest, nibble our way through an artichoke festival, share a farmhouse feast, and ride a classic convertible through the cypress groves of Mona Lisa's backyard.
#408: Italy's Great Hill Towns
Connoisseurs of Italy find that its quintessential charms survive in its classic hill towns. From San Gimignano's medieval towers, to Cortona's charming lanes, to Orvieto's papal intrigue, to Civita di Bagnoregio's cliff-hanging vistas…all sit on lofty stone perches that now protect them only from the modern world.
#409: Vienna
In Europe's classiest capital, we'll tiptoe through the palace of Maria Theresa and be dazzled by the Hapsburg crown jewels. Then we'll picnic on the Danube, nibble strudel in an Old World café, blush at slinky Art Nouveau, and waltz to the three-four beat of Johann Strauss.
#410: Salzburg and Surroundings
The birthplace of Mozart — and everyone's Sound of Music fantasies — Salzburg is a Baroque jewel of a town. It's also the springboard for lots of alpine fun — from thrilling summer bobsledding, to idyllic boat rides in the Salzkammergut lake district, to exploring the delightful romantic town of Hallstatt.
#411: Rick Steves' Europe: The Making of the Series
After 16 years and more than 100 travel shows, Rick and his crew take you behind the scenes to show you just how they produce this series. Joining the crew as they scamper through Milan and around Lake Como, you'll follow the creative process as the challenges and surprises that come with travel are shaped into a finished show.
Program Information:
Offer Reference: Summer 2006
Release Date: October 7, 2006
Broadcast Rights: Unlimited Use/3 Years
Operations:
Available Formats:
Standard SD Letterboxed and HDTV
NOLA Codes:
RKSE 401-411 SD-Base Revision: 001
RKSE 401-411 HD-Base Revision: 001
SD Feeds:
RKSE 401-411 SD-Base Revision: 001
Saturdays, October 7, 2006 - December 16, 2006
2000-2030ET /511
Bicycle tape format: BetaSP
HD Feeds:
RKSE 401-411 HD-Base Revision: 001
/DT2A feeds TBA; details will be posted by APT.
Bicycle tape not available.
Audio/Video:
Stereo/Closed Captioned
Available Version(s):
SD-Base
HD-Base
Digital Production; Aspect Ratio – 16:9
Nola Code:
RKSE 401-411 SD-Base Revision: 001
RKSE 401-411 HD-Base Revision: 001
Satellite Feed Avail:
SD-Base: Saturdays, October 7, 2006 - December 16, 2006
2000-2030ET /511
HD-Base: /DT2A feeds TBA; details will be posted by APT Distribution
Tape Liby. Avail:
BetaSP (SD-Base only )
On-Air Promos:
:30 promo is available
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Genre: Travel
NOLA: RKSE
Program Service: Exchange
Supplier: Oregon Public Broadcasting
Rights: Unlimited Use/3 Years, School Rerecord, Noncommercial Cable
Offered: Summer 2006
Contract: 10/7/2006-10/6/2009