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Greek Island Odyssey

Greek Island Odyssey

TV-PG2020•7.8/10
DocumentaryWar & Politics

Ratings

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7.8/10(4)

Historian Bettany Hughes has embarked on an epic, personal journey. Inspired by Homer's The Odyssey, she will sail the unpredictable Mediterranean seas, tracing Odysseus's long journey home. Her mission: to experience what the Greek hero experienced and to uncover truths behind the myths and legends, all while enjoying the delights of ancient Greece today. Follow her 1,700-mile adventure as it takes her to over a dozen islands and 22 historic sites and puts her through two hair-raising storms and even an earthquake.

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Production

SandStone Global Productions, Channel 4 Television

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

June 12, 2020

Last Aired

July 17, 2020

Networks

5

Created By

Bettany Hughes

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The Hero's Voyage
E1
The Hero's Voyage
Air date: 2020-06-12
Visit the Greek islands of Fourni, Chios, Lesbos, and Samos as Bettany Hughes begins her own Odyssey-inspired voyage.
Birthplace of the Gods
E2
Birthplace of the Gods
Air date: 2020-06-19
Follow the next leg of Bettany's Odyssey-inspired voyage, as she treks to the islands of Delos, Ikaria, and Mykonos.
Lover's Dance
E3
Lover's Dance
Air date: 2020-06-26
Join Bettany Hughes on the latest leg of her Greek island odyssey as she sails to Santorini, Naxos, and Siphnos.
Epiphany's Festivities
E4
Epiphany's Festivities
Air date: 2020-07-03
Bettany visits the islands of Crete and delves in-depth into the Minoan civilization while exploring the palace at Knossos.
Warriors of Legend
E5
Warriors of Legend
Air date: 2020-07-10
Visit the home of Helen of Troy, Agamemnon, and Odysseus as our voyage takes us to the Peloponnese peninsula.
Poseidon's Rage
E6
Poseidon's Rage
Air date: 2020-07-17
Bettany wraps up her Odyssey in Ithaca, where Poseidon expresses his wrath with an earthquake worthy of her legendary predecessor Odysseus.

Cast

Bettany Hughes

Bettany Hughes

Narrator/Presenter

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