


Spain with Michael Portillo
Barcelona
Season 1 Episode 1 of 8
The presenter explores little-known parts of Spain, beginning with Barcelona. He begins at Casa Vicens in Gràcia, Gaudí's colourful first commission, now peacefully open to visitors. Nearby, he samples the city's vermouth culture in a beloved neighbourhood bar. As evening falls, Michael joins locals in Sants and learns a Catalan dance. The next day in the Gothic Quarter, he discovers an 80-year-old espadrille workshop before revealing his tip for viewing the Sagrada Família without queues
Spain with Michael Portillo airs on 5 at 8:00 PM, Thursday 8 January. (New, series, subtitles.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Michael Portillo
Presenter
Mark Leslie
Series Editor
Robin Leach
Producer
Charlie Bunce
Executive Producer
