How does one go to such an iconic tourist destination as Turkey and make such a mediocre documentary? OK.. I'm only two episodes in, but it's hard to imagine this formulaic series springing any surprises.

It's certainly competently done, but that's the problem. Alice with her glaring, out-of-place pink hairdo, strolls around all the definitive tourist locations, reciting hollow historical spiels with token guides, and big serving of sprawling Turkish suburbia interwoven. I mean, perhaps this is inevitable, but - for example - 15 excruciating seconds on some outdoor public escalator. Really?

So, sure, I've never been to Turkey. But it's long fascinated me. Surely a more intriguing approach is possible for this seasoned travel team.