Aired Sunday May 9, 12:25am - 1:25amon BBC Four

Michael Palin's New Europe

Series 1 Episode 1: War and Peace

Michael Palin explores the countries that were for much of his life hidden behind the Iron Curtain but are now part of the new Europe of post-Soviet times. From high in the Julian Alps of Slovenia, along the magical coast of Croatia and deep into Bosnia and Serbia, he discovers new countries coming to terms with the bloody wars that created them and now enjoying peace. From Dubrovnik, he sails to Albania.

Cast and crew
  • John-Paul DavidsonDirector
  • Michael PalinHost