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The Pilgramage, new series.

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Sago Sat 16-Apr-22 08:30:18

Is anyone else watching the new series of The Pilgramage?
I have loved this series, I will never forget Debbie McGee walking with such badly blistered feet and never moaning, she warm, kind and so stoic.
It has really altered my opinion of certain celebrities.
I sense though my opinion of Lawrence Llewelyn Bowen may be endorsed?.

Blinko Sat 16-Apr-22 08:35:07

We're watching it. We have enjoyed previous 'walks' with various celebs. I think the last was the Via St Iago de Compostela through northern Spain. There was one which finished in Istanbul but I can't recall the name of the walk. It's interesting to see another side of the people you thought you knew.

Anniebach Sat 16-Apr-22 08:42:11

Which channel please ?

Sweetpeasue Sat 16-Apr-22 08:46:01

The Pilgrimage is on BBC2 at 9pm on Fridays Annie The programme has some beautiful scenery too.

Anniebach Sat 16-Apr-22 08:47:43

Thank you Sweetpeasue

Gingster Sat 16-Apr-22 08:51:16

Yes I’m enjoying it too. I feel the same as you, Sago re Laurence Llewelyn Bowen. ?

Auntieflo Sat 16-Apr-22 09:33:51

We love these programmes. I am waiting to see if LLB. changes his set ideas at all.
When the Santiago journey was broadcast, it made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up, when the incense burner was swung right down the Church. Beautiful.

Aveline Sat 16-Apr-22 09:36:12

Oh I loved the previous ones. I'll look forward to watching this one on our return from hols.

Kate1949 Sat 16-Apr-22 09:41:03

I'm watching. The one in a previous series where they met the Pope was very moving.

volver Sat 16-Apr-22 09:45:57

I've watched the whole series on iPlayer and enjoyed it very much.

I thought the same about LLB to begin with but he is very supportive of all the others, and in the last episode is accused by two people of something he didn't do, just because they don't have the ability to understand what he is talking about. Then he is told by another that he does have faith, he just doesn't know it. That's not very nice, I thought.

I thought the Muslim lady was very interesting.

Sago Sat 16-Apr-22 09:48:09

AuntieFlo One of our sons did “ The Way” when he was 18.
On the route their party met an 85 year old German lady, she was doing it before she died to thank God for a blessed life.
On their final day in Santiago they heard this lady was approaching the Cathedral so they formed a guard of honour and clapped her in, she fell to her knees and cried.
He said it was one of the most moving moments of his life.

The Pilgrimage was a huge life changer for him.

Aveline Sun 17-Apr-22 13:29:43

Just caught an episode. I really liked LLB much more than I expected. He was quick witted and funny. Scarlett is entertaining too. It looks much harder than previous pilgrimage series. Miserable weather.

Greenfinch Sun 17-Apr-22 13:36:32

I am not enjoying this one as much as the previous ones. I thought there was more depth of thought in the previous ones and less triviality. I am looking forward though to the final arrival in Iona. I have been there twice and really did find it a “thin” place.

Greenfinch Sun 17-Apr-22 13:39:58

Today’s “Songs of Praise” is coming from Lindisfarne ,another place of pilgrimage. Truly beautiful and sacred.

shysal Sun 17-Apr-22 13:41:31

I am loving this series, as I did the previous one. I think LLB has mellowed a bit as the pilgrimage progresses - I am glad he didn't wear the awful leather trousers, although his shoes and jacket were a bit out of place! I have warmed to all the characters, and am surprised that Scarlett expresses herself well and isn't the shallow person I expected.

mayisay Sun 17-Apr-22 13:47:03

I've watched, and enjoyed very much, the Pilgrimage programmes. It proves that people from different religions, or none, can get on together if respect is given.
The one that I remember, and that moved me most, is the one to Istanbul. There was a blind Scottish Muslim man- I can't remember his name, but he didn't let anything stop him from participating in everything and had such faith in his fellow pilgrims. I believe he also went on to do Master Chef. Amazing.

MayBee70 Sun 17-Apr-22 15:03:08

Thanks for that. Didn’t realise there was a new series. I loved Debbie McGee in My Teenage Diary as well. Hadn’t realised how warm and funny she was.

Chardy Sun 17-Apr-22 16:58:13

Excellent. I really enjoyed the Compostela pilgrimage.

Thanks for flagging it up Sago, I hadn't noticed it was on. Am catching up on iplayer.

62Granny Tue 19-Apr-22 20:22:32

We are watching it at the moment, I really enjoyed previous series too. But isn't Lawrence Llewellyn Bowen coming over as a bit of a prick!
Love everyone else though .

62Granny Tue 19-Apr-22 20:38:13

If you enjoyed these series has anyone seen the film " The Way" with Martin Sheen & Emilio Estevez . Where he walks the El Camino di Santiago. In memory of his son who died while walking it. I am sure you would all enjoy it if you enjoyed these series.

BoadiceaJones Tue 19-Apr-22 21:01:03

I've not seen it, but have many devout friends who have walked El Camino. Not sure how I feel about the exploitation of such a sacred experience for mercenary gain, even if the premise is something along the lines of people all getting along.
How many Brits have walked the ancient pilgrimage routes of their own country? Walsingham is a case in point. Just beautiful.

MayBee70 Tue 19-Apr-22 21:13:35

Always wanted to walk El Camino but no chance with my dodgy knees now. Think it all started with reading a book about that girl who said at Live Aid that she was going to walk round the world. Then I read a Tim Moore book about it. The nearest I get to pilgrimages these days is seeing people walk across the field at the back of our house which is part if St Oswalds Way. If I did do a pilgrimage it would have to be somewhere nice and warm.

Greenfinch Tue 19-Apr-22 22:11:45

Another one who enjoyed “The Way”.

mapijor Sat 23-Apr-22 00:02:25

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DanniRae Sat 23-Apr-22 12:14:15

Loved it ... as I did the previous 2 Pilgrimage programmes! Even LLB didn't get on my nerves as I had thought he would grin