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In one of the most highly acclaimed television series of recent times, the inimitable Brian Sewell, Britian's most famous and best-loved art critic and historian, makes the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. His remarkable journey along the Way of St. James is at turns moving and hilarious. It is a deeply personal exploration of art and religious belief which takes Sewell by boat, car and horse through France and north west Spain, via Paris, Chartres, Orleans, Bordeaux, Lourdes, Bilbao, Burgos and Leon.
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'Sewell is an eloquent and opinionated provocateur with a delicious turn of phrase.' --The Guardian
'Unmissable.' --The Daily Telegraph
'One of the most diverting, touching and funny programmes you will see on television.' --The Tablet
'Unmissable.' --The Daily Telegraph
'One of the most diverting, touching and funny programmes you will see on television.' --The Tablet
'Unmissable.' --The Daily Telegraph
'One of the most diverting, touching and funny programmes you will see on television.' --The Tablet
'Unmissable.' --The Daily Telegraph
'One of the most diverting, touching and funny programmes you will see on television.' --The Tablet
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95 of 99 people found the following review helpful
You may begin to think of him as a self-important buffoon but before too long you believe this 72! year old to be either a consummate actor or an honest and very open pilgrim, baring his soul to the camera. Perfect enunciation and with a wicked turn of phrase this commentator is accompanied by a master camera-man to give us this sublime offering. As a Christian, I must admit that one or two phrases took me slightly aback but his forthright manner won me over. The major dissonance is a spell of French music when he's well into Spain. However, this is a delight that I would recommend to anyone with an interest in architecture, travel or who enjoys captivating raconteurs.
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
This is an astonishing documentary, it is both funny and profound. His cynicism is spectacular and he meets his match at the door of Compostel Cathedral. The snippets and the people are brilliant. It starts at the sea and finishes on a Spanish beach, very funny, very thoughtful very moving. Get it!
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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Funny, poignant, touching, insightful: there are just so many adjectives to describe Brian Sewell's wonderful visual account of his journey down to Santiago. Yes, it is a touch whimsical and introspective at times - but this is precisely what makes Sewell's travelogue so appealing. If you are looking for a flavourless, purely objective, bone-dry, un-judgemental account of the journey to Santiago, then please look elsewhere.If, however, you are looking for a superb piece of television by a scrupulously honest and self-critical art historian, then this is for you.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
a lot of chatter and little substance versus what could have been.
Purchased this in the expectation that it would be a quality expose of the Pilgrim's journey, focused on the 'journey', the locations, sites and history; very disappointed to see... Read more
Published 2 months ago by C. Ellis
Pilgrtim's Progress
I enjoyed this dvd not only for the history and information but the droll delivery by Brian Sewell. At the end of the walk and arrival at the cathedral He, too, was overcome by... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rata
Excellent
Brian Sewell is one of our greatest eccentrics whose excellent knowledge of religion and art he is able to interpret and entertain us in a magnificent way. Read more
Published 4 months ago by David J. Glazier
Disappointing account
I was recently in N. Spain and noticed pilgrims moving towards Compestello, so I thought that this DVD would give me more details about the journey and scenery. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Valerie
A dirty old man philosofizing over his past
I didn't think much of this film; really the places that he visited were magnificent but he didn't do them justice. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Rogaro
The Naked Pilgrim, the Road to Santiago, no subtitles!
I bought this DVD for my husband who loves travel books and documentary travel films, he is deaf and has to read the subtitles, however, in the case of this DVD where the... Read more
Published 7 months ago by P. Leaden
naked pilgrim
Recently returned from Santiago. Found Brian Sewell very discouraging on his visits to various places he was describing. Read more
Published 7 months ago by lesstew
The most honest television you might ever see.
Living overseas I know nothing of Mr. Sewell so purchasing this DVD was a bit of a risk, but a risk that has paid enormous dividends and it transpires that I have purchased perhaps... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Andrew W
Bloody Awful
What a horrible pompous British Twit.
That put-on Upper Class accent for too hard to bear. Read more
That put-on Upper Class accent for too hard to bear. Read more
Published 8 months ago by interacct
Character change
Having completed the Camino myself a few years ago it was fascinating to revisit some remarkable places. Read more
Published 8 months ago by S. G. Reeve
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