Richard E. Grant's Very Modern Odyssey
2026 · 1 season · 4 episodes · Documentary
In celebration of the biggest movie release of this summer - Christopher Nolans' The Odyssey, Richard E. Grant recreates the route of Odysseus' 20-year voyage, travelling to Malta, Sicily, Italy, Tunisia, Turkey, Corfu and Ithaca, exploring the ancient worlds and modern places which formed the inspiration for Homer’s masterpiece.
Seasons
1 season · 4 episodes- 1
Malta
2 Aug 2026 47m
His journey begins in Malta, the island that many people believe was the paradise ruled by the goddess Calypso. He visits a megalithic temple older than the pyramids before heading to Türkiye, to trace the origins of Odysseus's journey at the legendary ruins of Troy.
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Sicily
9 Aug 2026 47m
Richard arrives on Sicily, the home of Cyclops, where he cooks with a Duchess in Palermo, climbs a volcano, discovers the secrets of an ancient temple and performs in an amphitheatre.
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Djerba and Circeo
16 Aug 2026 47m
Richard explores the markets and ancient craftsmanship of Djerba, before he heads to Italy’s west coast in search of the enchantress who bewitched Odysseus.
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Corfu
23 Aug 2026 47m
Richard discovers Corfu’s embattled past, enjoys the natural bounties of this emerald island, cooks for Lee Durrell and polishes his archery skills before finally landing on Odysseus’ home: Ithaca.
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