Malta: The Jewel of the Mediterranean
Celebrates the life, culture, and beauty of one of Europe's most astonishing countries, exploring every aspect of Malta and meeting the colourful characters, both British and Maltese, who live there.
Overview
Celebrates the life, culture, and beauty of one of Europe's most astonishing countries, exploring every aspect of Malta and meeting the colourful characters, both British and Maltese, who live there.
Oliver Wright
Creator / EP
Susan Crook
Producer
Episodes
1. Episode 1
A tour of the popular Mediterranean country begins in a cathedral gleaming with 24-karat gold, ventures into Malta's rural heartland, and dives deep into the islands' azure waters to reveal the area's Second World War history.
2. Episode 2
Experience the annual harvest in Malta's ancient olive groves, and preparation for a VIP event in the Versailles-inspired ballroom of one of Malta's stately homes. Plus, the remarkable survival story of Malta's beautiful church of Mosta.
3. Episode 3
First, round the track at the Malta Classic Grand Prix. Then a local charity releases three formerly injured sea turtles back into the wild. Plus a look at fishing life, and a trip to Malta's little sister island, Gozo.
Cast & Crew
Samantha Bond
Narrator (voice)
