Portugal with Michael Portillo
Madeira
Season 1 Episode 4 of 6
Michael Portillo explores the subtropical island of Madeira, situated more than 500 miles off the coast of the Algarve. He learns how to cook espetada, a traditional barbecue dish, using a skewer made from the branch of a bay tree, meets an 83-year-old who operates the island's last surviving water mill and parties the night away with a Brazilian samba band and cocktails. He also learns of Britain's historic links to the island, as many families were drawn to Madeira in the 17th century to set up wine companies
Portugal with Michael Portillo airs on 5 at 8:15 PM, Saturday 22 March. (Subtitles, new.)
Topics
Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics
Foreign Countries ➝ Expeditions
Robin Leach
Series Director
Charlie Bunce
Executive Producer