My Big Italian Adventure Season 1 Episode 1 1 Euro Dream Home: Episode 1
- TV-G
- October 30, 2020
- 43 min
In the first episode of My Big Italian Adventure, 1 Euro Dream Home: Episode 1, viewers are introduced to Lorraine Bracco, an actress best known for her roles in The Sopranos and Goodfellas. Lorraine has always been fascinated by Italy and its culture, so when she heard that some small towns in Sicily were selling abandoned homes for just 1 euro, she jumped at the opportunity to purchase one and renovate it into her dream home.
The episode begins with Lorraine arriving in the small town of Sambuca di Sicilia, where she has purchased her 1 euro home. She is immediately struck by the natural beauty of the town and the warmth of its residents. However, she is also quickly reminded of the daunting task ahead of her as she takes a tour of the dilapidated house with a local real estate agent.
The house is in a state of disrepair, with no functioning plumbing or electricity, and walls that are crumbling in places. Lorraine is undaunted by the challenge, however, and begins to make plans for how she will turn the house into a comfortable and modern living space.
Over the course of the episode, Lorraine enlists the help of a local architect and contractor to help her with the renovation project. She quickly learns that there are many bureaucratic hoops to jump through before she can begin the actual work of renovation, including obtaining permits and navigating complex Italian building codes.
Despite the challenges, Lorraine is determined to make her dream home a reality. She spends time exploring the town and meeting its residents, all the while keeping her eye on the ultimate goal of creating a beautiful and functional living space in her 1 euro home.
As the episode draws to a close, Lorraine is just beginning the actual work of renovation. Walls are torn down, plumbing and electrical systems are installed, and new floors are laid. Although there are setbacks along the way, such as discovering a hidden animal infestation and realizing that some of the house's original features will need to be removed entirely, Lorraine remains steadfast in her commitment to creating a beautiful and livable home.
In the end, viewers are left with the sense that Lorraine's Big Italian Adventure is only just beginning. The challenges of renovating a 1 euro home in a foreign country are daunting, but Lorraine's determination and hard work give viewers hope that her dream will become a reality.