Series synopsis
Spain with Michael Portillo is a British drama television series that premiered on January 8, 2026. It stars Michael Portillo.
Join Michael on a journey of discovery deep into his secret Spain off the tourist trail.
Premise
Join Michael on a journey of discovery deep into his secret Spain off the tourist trail.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | January 8, 2026 | February 26, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Barcelona In Barcelona, Michael joins the Festa Major festival, tries a Catalan dance, joins a dizzying human tower, visits a historic espadrille maker, dodges Sagrada Familia queues, and enjoys a Catalan feast! |
January 8, 2026 |
| 2 |
Asturias Michael explores the rugged green region of Asturias on Spain's northern coast, winding through mountains to a traditional fiesta, exploring the capital Oviedo, and sampling the region's cloudy cider. |
January 15, 2026 |
| 3 |
Bilbao and San Sebastian Michael travels to Bilbao and San Sebastian where he explores the Guggenheim Museum, enjoys Basque finger food, and joins in the Basque rural games where sporting skill are tested. |
January 22, 2026 |
Production
Release
| First aired | January 8, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | February 26, 2026 |
| Status | continue |