Richard E. Grant's Very Modern Odyssey

Richard E. Grant's Very Modern Odyssey

2026 · Channel 4 · 1 season · 4 episodes · Travel, History

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. In The Odyssey, the great warrior Odysseus, faces deathly perils as he battles to return…

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SeasonEpisodesFirst airedLast aired
1 4 2026-08-02 2026-08-30

Main cast

Richard E. Grant as Presenter