Richard E. Grant's Very Modern Odyssey (2026)
Synopsis
In celebration of the biggest movie release of this summer - Christopher Nolans' The Odyssey, Richard E. Grant recreates the route of Odysseus' 20-year voyage, travelling to Malta, Sicily, Italy, Tunisia, Turkey, Corfu and Ithaca, exploring the ancient worlds and modern places which formed the inspiration for Homer’s masterpiece.
First Air Date: 2026-08-02
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 4
Networks: Channel 4
Top Cast
- Richard E. Grant as Self - Presenter
Seasons
Miniseries (2026)
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.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Malta & Troy
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.
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Ep. 2: Sicily
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.
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Ep. 3: Djerba and Circeo
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.
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Ep. 4: Corfu
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.
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