Production: RCS Mediagroup, Country: Italy, 2003-2024, Languages: Italian, Various, Rights: World (Except Italy and the Vatican)
From Italian lifestyle channels of LEI and DOVE a collection of shows spanning weddings, cooking, travel, and lifestyle, offering heartfelt competitions, culinary journeys, and explorations of Italy’s hidden gems, unique accommodations, and cultural treasures.
WHO WILL DRESS THE BRIDE (CHI VESTE LA SPOSA) 6 Seasons 116×50, 2013-2017
Mom and mother-in-law in a challenge for the best wedding gown. They will choose three dresses each one whith the precious advices of the wedding stylists Sarah and Corinna. The bride tries on each dress, observed unbeknownston by the contenders through an hidden camera showing them her reactions and comments. Too simple or too fancy? Mermaid silhouette or empire shape? V-necked halter-neck or scoop neckline? Who will choose the best wedding gown and,in the end, who will dress the bride?
GUESS WHAT THE BRIDE WILL CHOOSE (INDOVINA COSA SCEGLIE LA SPOSA) 10×50′, 2016
Designer Antonio Riva, one of the most prestigious Italian high fashion brands and known as “the stylist of the stars», opens the doors of his dream atelier. He will put his experience and sensitivity at the service of future brides, who for the first time they will wear an exceptional and one-of-a-kind dress. But taking home one of his high fashion creations won’t be easy! The girls will win the dress of their dreams only if it is the same one chosen by their friends or relatives! A game rich of surprises, strong emotions and
DON’T TELL THE BRIDE (NON DITELO ALLA SPOSA)12×50′, 2012
The bride is unaware of anything, with three weeks, a budget of 15,000 euro the groom has the entire wedding to organize, behind the back of his betrothed, Don’t tell the bride!
PAOLA’S SWEET TREATS (I DOLCETTI DI PAOLA) 2 Seasons 60×25′, 2013
S1 Do you want to surprise your son with a beautiful birthday cake or impress your guests with delicious Christmas cookies but you are an hopeless confectioner? Don’t worry, Paola will reveal you thousand of tricks to prepare sweets for all the situations! Every day Paola will show you how to prepare sweets following the episode theme, some more difficult and some other faster and more simple but all wonderful and delicious!
S2 Milk, butter, flour, sugar and chocolate are the basic ingredients to prepare a nice pastries but passion is the secret to make it totally delicious! Once again Paola has refilled her pantry and is ready to share all her tricks and advice to cook lot of original and glamour pastries! With her there’s, another secret ingredient, her clumsy friend Mattia! Every day Paola will show you how to prepare sweets following the episode theme, some more difficult and some other faster and more simple but all wonderful and delicious!
HOLIDAY HOMES (LA SECONDA CASA NON SI SCORDA MAI) 5 Seasons 75×50′, 2010-2014
HOLIDAY HOMES – The perfect home is hard to find, and if you are looking for a house in a holiday place, the search gets even harder. Giulia and Nicola, two skilled property dealers, help some families to find the perfect holiday home in Italy, at the seaside, in the mountain or by the famous Italian lakes. As they try to satisfy their clients, they will take us to wonderful places and show us dreamlike mansions.
WHO WILL CHOOSE THE SECOND HOME? (CHI SCEGLIE LA SECONDA CASA?)20×50′ 2016
In the search for a second home, when it comes to reconciling the needs of a couple, it’s not always easy to reach a compromise. Luckily, our real estate agent Giulia Garbi and interior designer Manuel Casella are here to help. One couple, four houses, breathtaking travel destinations, and one small but significant challenge: who will choose the second home?
UNUSUAL HOSPITALITY (OSPITALITA’ INSOLITA) 36×25′, 2016
A journey to the most beautiful places in our country to discover the strangest, most curious and unique places to stay. We will get to know more closely the stories of those who have decided to dedicate themselves to the art of hospitality, offering their guests an unforgettable experience. In each episode a region, two hospitality proposals and a truly unique stop.
ITALY FROM ABOVE (ITALIA PER ARIA) 3 Seasons, 50×25′
The show, tours Italy with the view from a helicopter, showing us the country from a new point of view. Italy is thus shown from above, from the beautiful Alps to the breathtaking shores and beaches, along with a selection of the best rock and pop songs ever.
MADE IN ITALY (L’ITALIA DI DOVE) 22×50′, 2011-2012
MADE IN ITALY takes us to the most beautiful places in Italy, discovering art, culture and traditions of a treasure-filled country, from the world-famous mosaics in Ravenna to the baroque Sicilian palaces, from the natural parks in the Montefeltro region to the picturesque cafés in Trieste.
ITALY’S MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES (L’ITALIA DEI BORGHI) 8×50′, 2016
Magical, enchanting, romantic – the villages of Italy are hidden gems unlike anything else in the world. This series takes you on a journey through Italy’s most beautiful towns, exploring art, culture, and traditions, while uncovering landscapes that evoke cherished memories and spark new emotions.
In eight episodes, we set off to discover Italy’s most extraordinary and lesser-known villages: Orta, a tiny island in the middle of a lake in Piedmont; Civita di Bagnoregio, a car-free village accessible only by crossing a long bridge on foot; Bosa in Sardinia, with its pastel-colored houses; Borghetto sul Mincio, nestled in the Venetian countryside where time seems to stand still; Bevagna, a town steeped in medieval charm – and many more.
TREKKING ITALY (FACCIAMO DUE PASSI?)20X25′, 2012
In each episode we will follow Adriano Favre, a mountain guide and expert of Himalayan expeditions, for a walk along beautiful italian landscapes. He will show us the secrets of trekking, the physical preparation that it requires, the best cloths to wear and how to read a map to not get lost. A walk full of encounters with local people and experts of the area: geologists, naturalists, archaeologists and botanists.
I KNOW A LITTLE PLACE (CONOSCO UN POSTICINO) 4 Seasons, 47×50′, 2010-2013
Riccardo Rossi is an Italian popular comedian and in each episode he will show us the most beautiful hidden places of Italy. Time by time he is helped by celebrities who are from that place, and together they show us the most interesting places, restaurant, landscapes and sights of the Bel Paese.
HOME ARTISTS (ARTISTE PER CASA) 6×50′ 2013
Two young and resourceful artists, a room to restyle and a family to please! Colors, decorations and emotions: with Alice and Carlotta we will discover a new way to live in our house! Mixing the customers desires with a extraordinary artistic inspiration anonymous apartments will change in kingdoms of colors and originality thank to brushes, paints and a lot of fantasy!
THE HUNTER (FACCIO UN AFFARE)11×25′, 2014
Let’s follow Francesco Montanari, star of Romanzo Criminale – here in the role of “the hunter” – in search for old furnishings, antiques and other stuff that in his hands become real treasures! The target? Find and buy furniture in forgotten and dusty basement at the lowest price as possible to renovate and sell to make the best deal!
YOUNG MIDWIFES (GIOVANI OSTETRICHE) 10×50′, 2017
We follow six student midwives during their intense internships at the prestigious Roman hospital Fatebenefratelli. Across 12-hour shifts, they navigate challenges like difficult pregnancies, demanding mentors, and emotional connections with mothers and newborns.
MONEY CAN’T BUY STYLE 4 (BUCCIA DI BANANA 4)15×50′, 2012
Four stylists and a merciless fashion writer, Giusy Ferrè, one of the most famous fashion journalists in Italy: these are the ingredients of this reality show in which they teach us how to get the right look without slipping into bad taste. In each episode two women, helped by the stylists, will turn from caterpillars into butterflies, followed by Giusy’s careful eyes. Even the VIPs can’t get away with Giusy: she analyses their looks, and at the same time she tells the history of fashion, clothes, accessoriesand of the people who made them famous.
MISSION SEDUCTION (MISSIONE: SEDUZIONE) 16×50′, 2010
Every woman can be seductive; she has just to find that charm inside herself, and to help her here comes Lory Del Santo, Eric Clapton’s ex-girlfriend and former model, who uses
seduction as an art. Together with Lory, the protagonists of this reality will learn how to improve themselves, from make-up to outfits and also to be self-confident to get ready for the final challenge: a date with the man of their dreams!
GARDENERS FOR RENT (GIARDINIERI IN AFFITTO) 2 Season, 30×50′, 2024
Two experts are ready to transform simple terraces into real urban gardens: Vittorio, a visionary designer in love with his work, and Jonathan, an eccentric English gardener who pays close attention to eco-compatibility.
THE EVERGREENS (I SEMPREVERDI)14×50′, 2024
A reality show, Nicola and Matteo, with Jonathan’s help, meet the owners of poorly maintained gardens. Will they be able to solve the problems of these places?
THE THINGS I NEVER TOLD YOU (LE COSE CHE NON TI HO DETTO)20X25′, 2023
From the first date to the day of the breakup, in each episode the two protagonists separately reconstruct their love in front of the cameras.
FAMILY SCHOOL 11×50′, 2011
Nanny Francesca Valla is dealing with mothers’ problems. She coaches them to resolve their family problems and being a more present and content woman and mother. Because behind a mother, there is always another woman.
CHEF SWAP (CAMBIO CUOCO)25X50′, 2003
Two very different families, who don’t know each other, swap the “chef in charge” for a day. Sunday lunch will be completely revolutionized by the arrival of the new chef
COOKING RELAY (STAFFETTA IN CUCINA) 30×25′, 2014
In thirty minutes, two teams formed by particular social categories challenge each other to cook a dish worthy of a great chef. Who will win?
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WEDDING (Il matrimonio più bello) 20×30′, 2014
The emotions of the fateful yes, the images of the ceremony and the party, the stories of the spouses who remember the sweetest and most important phases of their story.
CUCINA NOUVEAU (TUTTA UN’ALTRA CUCINA) 2023
An exciting journey through Italy, to discover the most interesting recipes of some particular restaurants. The chefs will show their dishes, explaining the various stages of preparation.
STAR HUNTERS (CACCIA ALLE STELLE) 2 Seasons, 20×30′, 2013 SD
Maurizio Donelli wanders around the Bel Paese to discover the most Michelin starred and renowned restaurants for game and fish-based dishes.
FRANCESCA MAZZALAI’S TRAVEL TIPS (LE DRITTE DI DOVE) 12×25′, 2023
Celebrated model and presenter Francesca Mazzalai takes the viewer around the most beautiful cities in Italy, exploring unusual places, environments and people, in search of new trends and styles.
WHERE TO TRAVEL (I VIAGGI DI DOVE) 12X25′, 2023
The unmissable places and the best of our country told with a dynamic cut and elegant language. A weekly travel program designed for a dynamic and cosmopolitan audience.
WHERE TO TRAVEL -ITALY (L’ITALIA DI DOVE) 44X30′
Celebrated model and presenter Francesca Mazzalai takes us around Italy to discover the treasures and wonders of our peninsula.
MELODIES OF ITALY (ITALIA D’AUTORE) 10X30′, 2023
Take a journey through Italy’s most beautiful cities, guided by the voices of iconic singer-songwriters. Explore Roberto Vecchioni’s Milan, Lucio Dalla’s Bologna, and Pino Daniele’s Naples, as their lyrics and melodies bring these cities to life. Discover the unique stories, emotions, and cultural essence of each destination through the words of the artists who immortalized them in song.
A QUESTION OF HOSPITALITY (UNA QUESTIONE DI OSPITALITA’)14X50′, 2023
A journey to discover the magical and trendy places where you can enjoy your holiday in the name of relaxation and extravagance, far from everyday life.
HOT SPOT ITALY (HOT SPOT ITALIA) 10X50′, 2023
Traveling with Hot Spot Italia we discover the most characteristic places of our peninsula, the typical recipes and the most famous shopping streets.
DEAL MAKERS (FACCIO UN AFFARE)11×25′, 2023
The Hunter actor Francesco Montanari is here to help people revaluate and reinvent old furniture, antiques, modern or collectible objects.
RCS MediaGroup
RCS MediaGroup is a leading multimedia company in Italy, known for its significant presence in publishing, advertising, and broadcasting. Founded in 1927, RCS (Rizzoli Corriere della Sera) operates some of Italy’s most iconic media brands, including the renowned newspaper Corriere della Sera and the sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport. The group is also active in books, magazines, and digital platforms, offering a comprehensive portfolio of content that spans news, lifestyle, culture, and sports. With its extensive reach and diverse offerings, RCS MediaGroup is a cornerstone of Italian media, shaping public discourse and connecting audiences with engaging and impactful content.