The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury
The television presenter, whose mother is Greek, uncovers the hidden side of well-known Greek Islands going off the well-trodden tourist track to explore, immerse herself in local traditions and sample the food.
- 2020-2020
- 1 season
- Documentary
The television presenter, whose mother is Greek, uncovers the hidden side of well-known Greek Islands going off the well-trodden tourist track to explore, immerse herself in local traditions and sample the food.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Crete
23 mins
Julia visits the picturesque, rustic and rugged island of Crete, exploring the Dikti mountains and its plateau of windmills, and visiting an island that used to be a leper colony.
Episode 2
Corfu
23 mins
Julia visits the lush Ionian island of Corfu, often called the least Greek of all the Greek islands. She discovers a little slice of Italy, and samples the delights of its cuisine.
Episode 3
Santorini
23 mins
Julia's journey brings her to the glamorous island of Santorini, where she discovers how one of the Aegean's poorest islands became a playground for the rich and famous.
Episode 4
The Sporades
23 mins
Julia's journey reaches The Sporades, best known for the backdrop of the movie Mamma Mia. She explores a secret world of hidden coves and samples sea urchins.
Episode 5
Rhodes and Symi
23 mins
Julia arrives in the Dodecanese, a far-flung group of islands at the gateway between Europe and the East where she visits the medieval capital of Rhodes.
Episode 6
Chios
23 mins
Julia reaches her ultimate destination, the island of Chios, where her family's story began. She's joined by her mother Chrissi and together explore the home of their ancestors.
