Greece with Simon Reeve

Synopsis

Simon Reeve presents a series which sees him travel across the country.

First Air Date: 2016-02-07

Last Air Date: 2016-02-14

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 2

Created By: Simon Reeve

Networks: BBC Two

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Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2016-02-07)

Beginning his journey around Greece, Simon Reeve travels from the holiday islands of the Aegean, to the capital city Athens. Getting underwater with a sponge diver, he finds out how the islands became rich. In Lesvos, he learns how the refugee crisis is affecting the country. And on Crete he meets a priest who is also head of the local gun club, and finds out what he and his friends think of Germany. In a tense trip to Athens, Simon explores the effects of the financial crisis on the country.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2016-02-14)

Simon travels to the more mountainous area of the country in the North. Here he meets a group of monks and some conservationists who are caring for an orphaned bear.