Pilgrimage With Simon Reeve - As Seen on BBC2 [DVD]

This is a very interesting documentary. It is well researched, and the photography and presentation by Simon Reeve, outstanding. We are treated to the age-old idea of holy pilgrimage from Lindisfarne in northern England all the way to Canterbury and then to France and Spain. I learnt so much about this that was truly captivating. Simon tells his viewers that he is not a believer, but he is still able to present the story in a very meaningful way.The documentary then treats us to the journey to Istanbul, giving us a great history lesson.The last episode was most captivating. It was about the pilgrimage to the Holy Land. We visit Bethlehem, Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea, Jerusalem and the Via Delarosa and visit all the famous places. I have always wanted to visit these places but have been cautious about the political situation in this part of the world. This documentary has filled this desire. Thank you.

Inspirational and at times very moving (and I'm not religious). You don't have to have to have any religious beliefs to enjoy this moving description of the joys and perils of pilgrimage. Simon Reeve is an excellent presenter who presents a fascinating insight into the process and motivations behind the medieval practice of pilgrimage. He is a thoughtful young man who presents his views with eloquence and always with respect to those who do have religious convictions. He has the ability to present an unfolding story (even as an unbeliever) with conviction and is never patronising. I found it so inspirational that I watched it several times in succession, enjoying each viewing more than the last. I will watch it many times more I suspect. My best purchase of 2016. Thoroughly recommended.

I enjoyed watching this on the television and it was very interesting and I learnt a lot about how pilgrims made their way to the object of their pilgrimage. Simon Reeve manages to make it seem enjoyable with lots of information. I really enjoyed this.

Was a present so it was what was expected.

An excelent series of simon reeves on the pilgrimage trail. Reeves enthusiam for both his subject and travel is superb.Reeve makes a good (none religious ) bias to start from the uk, france spain, italy , and finally Isreal.Allowing those of a religious view to express their opinions and allowing the viewer to draw their own conclusions.Excellent. Highly recommended.

Loved the series had to get as I’m a man of faith , since I purchased it I’ve been to Israel, every time I watch it it inspires me to go on pilgrimage

Like Simon Reeve, he is good at the job and commentating on travelling and therefore we enjoyed this and other DVDs of his. would like to see more of them.

He started in Britian and ended in Israel and lots of places inbetweenVery informative DVD and one I shall watch many times as he has a great understanding of his subject,