Pilgrimage (TV series)

Pilgrimage is a BBC Two television series following celebrities from different faiths trekking together as a group (assembled for the show) on an historical pilgrimage.[1] Along the way they engage in interfaith dialogue.

Series cast

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The Road to Santiago (2018)

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Camino de Santiago

Following Camino de Santiago.[2]

The Road to Rome (2019)

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Map of the Via Francigena

Following Via Francigena to the Vatican for an audience with Pope Francis.[8]

The Road to Istanbul (2020)

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The Templar Trail, part of which is also between Vienna and Istanbul

Following the Sultans Trail to Istanbul.[12][13]

The Road to the Scottish Isles (2022)

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Following Hiberno-Scottish mission.[14]

The Road through Portugal (2023)

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Following the northern route of the Fátima Way.[17]

The Road through North Wales (2024)

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Following the North Wales Pilgrim's Way.[18]

References

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  1. ^ "BBC Two - Pilgrimage". BBC.
  2. ^ "Pilgrimage: The Road to Santiago review – stars put their best feet forward". the Guardian. 16 March 2018.
  3. ^ "Pilgrimage: The Road To Santiago – we had the greatest time say seven celebs". The Irish News. 12 March 2018. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Celebrities seek divine inspiration on the road to Santiago". The Times. 10 March 2018. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  5. ^ "The week's best TV: Pilgrimage — The Road To Santiago; Crufts/Scruffts; My Baby's Life: Who Decides?; The Artist". The Sunday Times. 11 March 2018. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  6. ^ a b Sherwood, Harriet (14 March 2018). "Faith, friendship and curses as seven celebrity pilgrims trek to Santiago". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  7. ^ JJ Chalmers, My Faith and Me, BBC
  8. ^ Correspondent, Kaya Burgess, Religious Affairs. "BBC sends stars on Vatican pilgrimage". {{cite news}}: |last1= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ Les Dennis interview, BBC Two
  10. ^ a b c d e f Kenny, Mary (11 April 2019). "What happens when celebrities walk to Rome". Catholic Herald. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  11. ^ "Pope: Anyone who 'discards' gay people 'doesn't have a human heart'". 19 April 2019.
  12. ^ a b c d e f g h Rajani, Deepika (9 October 2022). "Pilgrimage: The Road to Istanbul line-up: cast, when it's on BBC One tonight and the route they take". inews.co.uk.
  13. ^ "Pilgrimage: Road to Istanbul was more Duke of Edinburgh than RE". inews.co.uk. 27 March 2020.
  14. ^ "BBC Two - Pilgrimage, The Road to the Scottish Isles". BBC.
  15. ^ a b c d e f g Dolenec, Nina Dolenec (8 April 2022). "Pilgrimage: The Road to the Scottish Isles cast – meet the celebrities". Radio Times. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  16. ^ a b Pilgrimage - The Road To The Scottish Isles, BBC
  17. ^ a b c d e f g h "Pilgrimage is back! Seven celebrities take on a challenging journey through Portugal for brand new BBC Two and iPlayer series". bbc.co.uk/mediacentre. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  18. ^ a b c d e f g "Follow seven celebrity pilgrims as they take a personal journey along the North Wales Pilgrim's Way". bbc.co.uk/mediacentre. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
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