Myrie has been holidaying in Italy for over 30 years, but this 15-part series will allow him to dive deeper into the country.

Travelling through cities, coast and countryside, Myrie will immerse himself in Italian culture, swapping health tips with locals in a hot spring in Lazio, competing in the Tiramisu World Cup and singing in a Capri nightclub.

The country's coveted cuisine will also play a big part in the road trip, as Myrie will set out to discover what makes it so delicious. As he moves from the eternal city of Rome to the slopes of Sicily's Mount Etna, he'll learn the special technique that makes Neapolitan pizza, how to harvest the best Prosecco (at full moon in the foothills of the Alps), and why a volcano might be the perfect place to grow tomatoes.

Myrie will also try his hand at crafting some of the iconic dishes, including mozzarella in Amalfi, tortellini in Bologna and chocolate in Sicily.

To top it off, Myrie will be staying in one-of-a-kind accommodations, such as art gallery hotels, cosy vineyard abodes in repurposed wine barrels and even a traditional cave house in Matera.

Myrie said: "I hope viewers enjoy this road trip as much as I have and fall in love with Italy – a place that captured my heart many years ago. Even after several years of visiting, I always have something new to learn and explore.

“This trip helped me discover places, communities and traditions I'd never come across before and the series is packed with beautiful locations, delicious food and the friendliest people. I hope BBC viewers enjoy the Italian sunshine with me this May.”

Clive Myrie's Italian Road Trip starts on Monday 1 May at 6.30pm on BBC Two. All episodes will be available on BBC iPlayer.