

The Odyssey with Dan Snow
2026-07-06 · 68 min · Not rated
Dan Snow sets sail across the Mediterranean in the wake of Homer's The Odyssey. This epic was written down almost 3,000 years ago, and it has been loved by generations of filmmakers, artists, authors and historians since. Now Dan re-tells the story visiting the harbours, mysterious islands and incredible ancient locations across Greece that inspired The Odyssey.
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- Mark Edger
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- Channel 5 Broadcasting
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- United Kingdom
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