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Eastern Delight
Episode 2 of 7
Michael Palin explores eastern Europe. He takes a trek up the Rila Mountains in Bulgaria, where he joins the summer solstice celebrations of the White Brotherhood sect.
Michael Palin explores the countries that were for much of his life hidden behind the Iron Curtain but now are part of the new Europe. From Lake Ohrid in Macedonia, Palin takes a trek up the Rila Mountains in Bulgaria where he joins the summer solstice celebrations of the mystical White Brotherhood sect. Crossing into Turkey he admires the great mosques of master architect Sinan in Edirne, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, before witnessing an oil wrestling competition.
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Wed 18 Jan 2023
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Palin |
| Director | John-Paul Davidson |
| Producer | Roger Mills |
Broadcasts
Sun 23 Sep 2007 21:00- Wed 26 Sep 2007 20:00
Sat 29 Sep 2007 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except East & Yorkshire- Thu 11 Oct 2007 02:05
- Tue 13 May 2008 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two England
Mon 29 Dec 2008 17:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ HD- Thu 23 Apr 2009 23:25Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ HD
- Wed 4 Nov 2009 22:50Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ HD
- Fri 22 Jul 2016 16:10Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
- Sat 15 May 2021 20:00
- Wed 18 Jan 2023 20:00
- Wed 18 Jan 2023 23:40