
Pilgrimage: The Road to Rome
Series 2
Duration: 3 x 60'
Play Trailer Play Screener Contact Sales FormatEight celebrities of differing faiths and beliefs don backpacks and walking boots to tackle part of an ancient pilgrimage to Rome, where a private audience with the Pope awaits.
Starting in the Swiss Alps and ending in St Peter’s Square, Rome, this extraordinary journey will test the Pilgrims as they walk this stunning iconic route steeped in history and tradition.
The famous faces all stripped of their luxuries include TV personality, Les Dennis, comedian Katy Brand, Olympic athlete, Greg Rutherford, actress, Lesley Joseph, Strictly Come Dancing star, Brendan Cole, comedian Stephen K Amos, TV presenter, Mehreen Baig and Eurovision Song Contest winner and former politician, Dana.
Episode 1
The celebrities strap on their backpacks and begin their 1,000km of the ancient Via Francigena pilgrimage, from the Italian Alps to Rome.
Episode 2
Stephen K Amos tells the group that as a gay man he struggles to find any kind of religious home.
Episode 3
The celebrity pilgrims set off on the final challenging stretch of the Via toward Rome. When they receive an extraordinary invitation from the Vatican, emotions run high.
What the Press Say:
"It may sound like another excuse to put celebs through the mill, but this three-parter turns out to be a truly thought-provoking and well-made piece of telly ★★★★★" - TV Times Magazine -
"...the meeting with Pope Francis proves surprising, moving and pretty extraordinary. Even one of the group's least religious members says tearfully, "This is what I've been waiting for for a long time." David Butcher, Radio Times
“An engaging and entertaining way to address the kind of spiritual matters that rarely make it to prime time.” **** – The Mail on Sunday
“Touching and comic” – Weekend, (Daily Mail)
“…most interesting is the clash of faith and religious belief which throws up plenty of food for thought” – Daily Mirror
“A rewarding, often entertaining watch with an extra ethical/spiritual/religious dimension.” **** – Radio Times
“A fascinating mix and…entertaining” – Daily Telegraph
“There are some fascinating conversations… (and) touching moments” – The Observer
Best TV Shows of 2018 – Radio Times
In the Top 20 TV picks – Closer Magazine
Pick of the Day – Daily Mail
Pick of the Day – i
TV Choice – Metro
Pick of the Week – The Sunday Times
Very Best of the Week – The Sunday Telegraph
Unmissable TV Show – The Mail on Sunday
Highlighted TV Choice – What’s on TV
Tonight’s Picks – The Sun
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Format Info
Pilgrimage: The Road to Rome
This highly acclaimed travelogue series sees well known personalities tested both physically and spiritually as they embark on a modern day pilgrimage.
Series Duration: 3 x 60'
Resolution: HD
Genres: Human Interest & Lifestyle
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