The Travel Show

Season 2025

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29 Episodes

  • Albania: Reclaiming the Past
    E1
    Albania: Reclaiming the Past40 years after the death of the dictator Enver Hoxha, whose four-decade rule over Albania drove it into isolation and poverty, Qasa Alom explores how the country has changed for travellers and locals.
  • Iceland: Edge of the Artic
    E2
    Iceland: Edge of the ArticAt the edge of the Arctic circle, Roma Wells heads to the far north of Iceland in search of majestic marine life, other worldly landscapes, and a glimpse of the Northern Lights.
  • Vanlife: Freedom on Four Wheels - Part 1
    E3
    Vanlife: Freedom on Four Wheels - Part 1The Travel Show marks 75 years of the van that became a symbol of freedom and independence when it was adopted by the hippie generation: the VW Transporter, which later became the Camper or Kombi.
  • Vanlife: Freedom on Four Wheels - Part 2
    E4
    Vanlife: Freedom on Four Wheels - Part 2Rob Bell and mechanic Steve Green attempt to drive Cecil the VW Camper - a battered but beloved part of Steve's family in Cornwall - all the way back to its birthplace in central Germany.
  • Romania: A New Chapter
    E5
    Romania: A New ChapterRomania is now part of the Schengen Area - joining swathes of Europe where visa-free travel applies. Reece Parkinson explores its history, stunning scenery, and meets people with remarkable stories.
  • Bosnia: Bridging History and Hope
    E6
    Bosnia: Bridging History and HopeThirty years after the Dayton Accords finally ended the war in Bosnia, Rajan Datar travels to the country to explore the legacy that the conflict left behind as it tries to attract more tourists.
  • The New Sopranos
    E7
    The New SopranosThe Travel Show discovers how opera is trying to the shake off it's 'elitist and exclusive' reputation in the UK to be more inclusive and bring in a wider audience.
  • My Great Malaysian Railway Adventure
    E8
    My Great Malaysian Railway AdventureTrain enthusiast Francis Bourgeois travels to Malaysia to explore a railway network dating back 140 years.
  • African Adventures
    E9
    African AdventuresJoin the Travel Show team as they relive some of their favourite African adventures.
  • All at Sea
    E10
    All at SeaIt's all aboard as The Travel Show team look back at some of their favourite adventures at sea - from whale-watching off the coast of Seattle to learning to surf in the Dominican Republic.
  • Selma and the South - Alabama
    E11
    Selma and the South - AlabamaSixty years on from the famous march for equal voting rights in Selma, Reece Parkinson travels through America's Deep South to discover how the civil rights movement is remembered and its impact.
  • Selma and the South: Atlanta
    E12
    Selma and the South: AtlantaReece Parkinson continues his journey through America's Deep South. In this episode, Reece heads to the city of Atlanta, Georgia, the birthplace of civil rights leader Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr.
  • Emeline in Paris
    E13
    Emeline in ParisEmeline Nsingi Nkosi celebrates 125 years of the iconic Paris Metro - going behind the scenes to meet the people who keep the network running and finding out about a huge building project.
  • Rebranding Bradford
    E14
    Rebranding BradfordThe Travel Show heads to Bradford, the current UK City of Culture, as it plans to host over a thousand arts and culture events throughout 2025.
  • Going Loco: Mexico’s Maya Train - Part 1
    E15
    Going Loco: Mexico’s Maya Train - Part 1Qasa Alom heads to Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula to check out its brand new Maya Train. While some are hailing the benefits, Qasa will be finding out why others are not wholly on board.
  • Going Loco: Mexico’s Maya Train - Part 2
    E16
    Going Loco: Mexico’s Maya Train - Part 2Qasa Alom continues his journey on the Maya Train, the brand-new line that connects the towns, villages and historic sites of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula.
  • London's Hidden History
    E17
    London's Hidden HistoryRajan Datar discovers how London's construction craze is revealing fascinating insights into the city's history.
  • A Catalan Journey
    E18
    A Catalan JourneyFifty years after Spain began the transition to democracy, The Travel Show heads to Catalonia, a region that is fiercely proud of its traditions and often has a complicated relationship with the government in Madrid. Starting in Barcelona, Emeline Nsingi Nkosi discovers how the local football club plays a huge role in defining Catalan identity before heading to the countryside to see how a new generation are keeping centuries-old customs alive.
  • Waterways of the World
    E19
    Waterways of the WorldThe Travel Show's afloat on the world's rivers, seas and canals, and meeting the people lucky enough to live their lives in these ecosystems. From the white-knuckle rapids of Sri Lanka to the serenity of Romania's wetlands and the crazy party boats of Mexico City. Join the team as they relive their best moments from waterways of the world.
  • Global Grooves
    E20
    Global GroovesThe Travel Show revisits some of its favourite musical experiences, from seeing the dance that Italian legend says will cure a symbolic spider bite, to joining a carnival off the West African coast.
  • Saving the Seaside
    E21
    Saving the SeasideRajan Datar explores the future of Britain's seaside towns, from Margate to Skegness, uncovering stories of revival, climate pressure, and community grit. Can the British seaside still shine in 2025?
  • Rome: A City in Transformation
    E22
    Rome: A City in TransformationAs Rome marks a monumental year in its recent history, Qasa Alom heads to a city in the middle of a metamorphosis.
  • Singapore: Becoming Peranakan
    E23
    Singapore: Becoming PeranakanAs Singapore turns 60, The Travel Show's Carmen Roberts returns to the country of her birth to find out more about her Chinese Peranakan roots.
  • Somaliland: The Way We See It
    E24
    Somaliland: The Way We See ItLondoners Abubakar Finiin, Zak Hajjij and Kayum Miah, known online as Kids of the Colony, travel to Somaliland to show a different side to the country that often doesn't get seen in media coverage.
  • The Peak District
    E25
    The Peak DistrictThe Peak District is Britain's first national park and is about to turn 75 years old. Roma Wells travels through its crags and rolling hills.
  • Norway
    E26
    NorwayRob Bell is on an adventure through Norway's western fjords to explore the country's efforts to protect this landscape for future generations.
  • Mozambique: Gorongosa's Great Comeback - Part 1
    E27
    Mozambique: Gorongosa's Great Comeback - Part 1Emeline Nsingi Nkosi visits Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique, where a stunning recovery in animal numbers has made it a remarkable safari destination once more. Emeline gets close to the animals, spending time with one of the park's vets, changing the GPS collar on a lion and taking a pangolin in her care for a walk, as well hearing about the impact the park's success has had on one of its youngest guides.
  • Mozambique: Gorongosa's Great Comeback - Part 2
    E28
    Mozambique: Gorongosa's Great Comeback - Part 2Emeline Nsingi Nkosi continues her adventure in Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique. She encounters the rangers with the dangerous job of protecting animals from poachers.
  • Best of 2025
    E29
    Best of 2025From Francis Bourgeois's adventures on the railways of Malaysia to the barefoot Mayan softballers of Mexico, The Travel Show team round up their favourite moments of 2025.

 

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