Series synopsis
Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father is a British comedy reality television series that premiered on Netflix on September 22, 2017. It ended on September 14, 2021. It was created by Jack Whitehall. It stars Jack Whitehall, Michael Whitehall and Hilary Whitehall.
Comic Jack Whitehall invites his stodgy, unadventurous father to travel with him to odd locations and events in an attempt to strengthen their bond.
Premise
Comic Jack Whitehall invites his stodgy, unadventurous father to travel with him to odd locations and events in an attempt to strengthen their bond.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jack Whitehall as Self
- Michael Whitehall as Self - Jack's Father
- Hilary Whitehall as Self - Jack's Mother
Guest cast
- Anton Ragoza as Anton Ragoza (Sunstroke Project)
- Sergey Stepanov as Sergey Stepanov (Sunstroke Project)
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | September 22, 2017 | September 22, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 5 | September 28, 2018 | September 28, 2018 |
| Season 3 | 2 | September 6, 2019 | September 6, 2019 |
| Season 4 | 2 | September 22, 2020 | September 22, 2020 |
| Season 5 | 3 | September 14, 2021 | September 14, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Jack and Michael begin their journey in Bangkok and immediately clash over accommodations, then visit an odd temple and attend an elephant polo match. |
September 22, 2017 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 In Bangkok, the Whitehalls patronize an unusual doll shop. An annoyed Michael needs time away from Jack, so Jack goes off on his own to try parkour. |
September 22, 2017 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 In Phuket, Jack tries to get his dad to loosen up at a full moon party, then seeks his emotional support in a floating football match. |
September 22, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Michael bosses his son with "dry history" in Germany's Bavarian Alps, while Jack tries to liven up their first stop with motorcycles and skies. |
September 28, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Jack and Michael channel Harry Houdini and take a boat ride in Budapest, and then have an odd border control experience on a road trip to Transylvania. |
September 28, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 In Romaina, Michael and Jack pay a visit to "royalty" and an unusual cemetery. Later, they go to a little visited Moldova to meet Sunstroke Project. |
September 28, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In LA, Jack and Michael take in some naked yoga, acting lessons and a tour of Compton. Then they ride a bus to Phoenix, where Jack becomes a wrestler. |
September 6, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 After stops in Sun City and Tombstone, Arizona, Jack and Michael go to Las Vegas, where a surprise guest could ruin Jack's "lads and dads" itinerary. |
September 6, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In Sydney, Hilary joins the boys and goes head-to-head with Jack in cricket, while father and son compete in a drag show and Jack tries speed dating. |
September 22, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Jack and Michael head to Queensland and Uluru, where they meet a senior biker “gang,” celebrate Australia Day and rub elbows with emus and camels. |
September 22, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The boys kick off their final journey with a meal from Gordon Ramsay, then try Morris dancing, tour Winston Churchill’s home and visit Burgh Island. |
September 14, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Jack and Michael herd sheep in Wales, hike the Lake District with llamas, search for "Nessie" in the Scottish Highlands and ride a "Harry Potter" train. |
September 14, 2021 |
| 3 |
The Best of Travels with My Father With their final trip behind them, Jack and Michael sit down to reflect on the entire experience and view some of the most memorable highlights. |
September 14, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 22, 2017 |
| Last aired | September 14, 2021 |
| Status | ended |