Series synopsis
Greek Island Odyssey is a British documentary war & politics television series that premiered on 5 on June 12, 2020. It ended on July 17, 2020. It was created by Bettany Hughes. It stars Bettany Hughes.
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 an ...
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bettany Hughes as Narrator/Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | June 12, 2020 | July 17, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Hero's Voyage Visit the Greek islands of Fourni, Chios, Lesbos, and Samos as Bettany Hughes begins her own Odyssey-inspired voyage. |
June 12, 2020 |
| 2 |
Birthplace of the Gods Follow the next leg of Bettany's Odyssey-inspired voyage, as she treks to the islands of Delos, Ikaria, and Mykonos. |
June 19, 2020 |
| 3 |
Lover's Dance Join Bettany Hughes on the latest leg of her Greek island odyssey as she sails to Santorini, Naxos, and Siphnos. |
June 26, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 5 |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 12, 2020 |
| Last aired | July 17, 2020 |
| Status | ended |