Overview

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.

Network

• Channel 4

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  Richard E. Grant

  Self - Presenter

  4 eps

Themes

• identity
• mythology
• literature
• civilization
• mediterranean
• storytelling
• discovery
• culture
• journey
• ancient
• travelogue
• ulysses

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