All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Milan: Part 1

    • April 18, 2025
    • 5

    Next Ep. » Michael explores Italy's capital of fashion, design and industry - the dynamic, northern powerhouse of Milan. Michael races fast cars, see the sites from the back of a 1960s Lambretta, learns the skills of Italian coffee making, scales the magnificent Duomo cathedral, learns to dress like a wealthy Milanese, and finds time to enjoy some of the best food and drink the city has to offer.

  • S01E02 Milan: Part 2

    • April 25, 2025
    • 5

    Michael explores the Italian love affair with the car when he visits and takes a spin in a classic Alfa Romeo, enjoys an 'aperitivo', and explores the architectural legacy of Mussolini.

  • S01E03 Milan: Part 3

    • May 2, 2025
    • 5

    Michael takes in heavenly views of Milan, visits the stunning shopping arcade of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, explores the genius of Leonardo da Vinci, and gets baking at Bread Lab.

  • S01E04 Madrid: Part 1

    • October 20, 2025
    • 5

    In the city he's adored since the 1960's, Michael takes us for lunch in the Masala a district, witnesses some classical street dancing, and visits the enormously opulent Royal Palace.

  • S01E05 Madrid: Part 2

    • October 21, 2025
    • 5

    Michael enjoys some traditional chocolate and churros, remembers a childhood trip to the vast and restful El Retro Park, and visits Madrid's "Golden Triangle" of art galleries.

  • S01E06 Madrid: Part 3

    • October 22, 2025
    • 5

    Michael enjoys a lunch of suckling pig but tries some mouthwatering vegan food too. He also learns about the part the staunchly republican city played in the Spanish Civil War.

  • S01E07 Prague: Part 1

    • October 28, 2025
    • 5

    Michael explores the capital of the Czech Republic, beginning with an exploration of the city's stunning architecture and imbibing Prague's most famous export.

  • S01E08 Prague: Part 2

    • October 30, 2025
    • 5

    Leaving his hotel with its stunning view, Michael explores Prague's food scene, a secret bunker, and a centuries-old craft in 'the city of a hundred spires'.

  • S01E09 Prague: Part 3

    • October 31, 2025
    • 5

    Michael concludes his historical tour of the largest city of the Czech Republic, known as 'the city of a hundred spires'.

  • S01E10 Lisbon: Part 1

    • November 6, 2025
    • 5

    Michael rides the iconic No. 28 tram through Lisbon's narrow medieval streets to Alfama, where he uncovers the devastating impact of the 1755 earthquake that reshaped the city's history and architecture.

  • S01E11 Lisbon: Part 2

    • November 7, 2025
    • 5

    Michael crafts his own tile at a 280-year-old ceramic factory in true Portillo style, then immerses himself in Lisbon's soul with an evening of Fado, the city's haunting folk music.

  • S01E12 Lisbon: Part 3

    • November 8, 2025
    • 5

    Michael marvels at the statue of Christ at Jeronimos Monastery, bathed in the unique light of the spring equinox, and savours a final treat - the world's best chocolate cake.