The Pyrenees with Michael Portillo S01E01 - A Quest of Identity

Episode Overview

During the initial phase of his journey, Michael delves into the Basque region of Spain, a place known for its struggle to preserve its distinct culture and autonomy, which is also a key part of Michael's own background. His father, who is Spanish, and his mother, of Scottish descent, connected over their mutual commitment to supporting Basque refugee children who escaped to Britain following the devastation of Guernica in the Spanish Civil War.