The Pyrenees with Michael Portillo: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

The Pyrenees with Michael Portillo sees Michael embark on an extraordinary voyage of self-discovery, exploring the dramatic mountain range that straddles the border between France and Spain, the Pyrenees. The four-part series is a real adventure for Michael as he walks a stretch of the 270 mile trail through the Pyrenees, from the Bay of Biscay on the Atlantic coast in the West to the shores of the Mediterranean in the East. In each episode, he'll be meeting up with locals who will share their knowledge and introduce Michael to all kinds of new experiences, from stargazing at night from a mountain peak, enjoying a delicious Cassoulet, soaking in a hot spring or attempting to spot a lynx.

Series details

• Title: The Pyrenees with Michael Portillo
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Adventure, Travel
• Premiere date: 2022-08-23
• Final broadcast date listed: 2022-09-13
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: 5
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 62704
• TVDB ID: 423833

Cast and credited roles

• Michael Portillo — Michael Portillo

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2022-08-23; final listed air date 2022-09-13; episode order: 4.

Source and licence

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