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A Greek Odyssey with Bettany Hughes (2020)

Name: A Greek Odyssey with Bettany Hughes
Genre: Documentary, History
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Bettany Hughes

Documentary · History

Historian Bettany Hughes has embarked on an epic, personal journey. Inspired by Homer's The Odyssey, she will sail the unpredictable Mediterranean seas, tracing Odysseus's long journey home. Her mission: to experience what the Greek hero experienced and to uncover truths behind the myths and legends, all while enjoying the delights of ancient Greece today. Follow her 1,700-mile adventure as it takes her to over a dozen islands and 22 historic sites and puts her through two hair-raising storms and even an earthquake.

IMDb rating: 7.4 (161 votes)
Episode average: 7.8 +0.4 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Bettany Hughes Narrator/Presenter

Seasons

Season 1 (2020)

7.83 avg 6 episodes 7.8 → 7.8 46 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Hero's Voyage	7.8	23
2	Birthplace of the Gods	8.0	22
3	Lover's Dance	8.0	19
4	Epiphany's Festivities	7.5	20
5	Warriors of Legend	7.9	17
6	Poseidon's Rage	7.8	16