Richard E. Grant's Very Modern Odyssey - Season 1

Richard E. Grant's Very Modern Odyssey - Season 1

First aired: 8/2/2026 4 episodes

Richard E. Grant recreates Odysseus' 20-year voyage, travelling Europe, Asia and North Africa, exploring the ancient worlds and modern places which formed the inspiration for Homer’s masterpiece.

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Episodes

Episode 1

1. Malta & Troy

Aired: 8/2/2026

His journey begins in Malta, the island that many people believe was the paradise ruled by the goddess Calypso. He visits a megalithic temple older than the pyramids before heading to Türkiye, to trace the origins of Odysseus's journey at the legendary ruins of Troy.

2. Sicily

Aired: 8/9/2026

Richard arrives on Sicily, the home of Cyclops, where he cooks with a Duchess in Palermo, climbs a volcano, discovers the secrets of an ancient temple and performs in an amphitheatre.

3. Djerba and Circeo

Aired: 8/16/2026

Richard explores the markets and ancient craftsmanship of Djerba, before he heads to Italy’s west coast in search of the enchantress who bewitched Odysseus.

4. Corfu

Aired: 8/23/2026

Richard discovers Corfu’s embattled past, enjoys the natural bounties of this emerald island, cooks for Lee Durrell and polishes his archery skills before finally landing on Odysseus’ home: Ithaca.