The Trip to Spain

6 episodes · 6th April 2017

Steve and Rob take a once-in-a-lifetime coast-to-coast trip down the length of Spain in search of culture, cuisine and the perfect Mick Jagger impersonation.

Episodes

Episode 1

Txoko

The pair disembark from the ferry at Santander and take in the Cave of Altamira before visiting the picturesque port of Getaria - home to the acclaimed restaurant Txoko, and also the occasional rainstorm.

Episode 2

Etxebarri

Steve and Rob begin the second leg of their culinary odyssey as they head through the Basque Country to Etxebarri - a Michelin-starred restaurant close to Bilbao. After experiencing a delectable eight-course tasting menu (during which Rob confirms to Steve that the Welsh word for carrot is 'moron'), the pair head towards Sos del Rey Católico - taking an opportunity to belt out ABBA's SOS along the way.

Episode 3

La Posada del Laurel

While taking in some local cuisine, the pair have time to reminisce over those who sadly left us in 2016, and then compete over who can do the better impersonation of them. Later they visit one of the many attractions down the 'Dinosaur Road', allowing Rob to pose for a picture in front of a fibreglass iguanodon. "Which one is the dinosaur?" quips Steve.

Episode 4

Nöla

After checking out the Cathedral of Sigüenza, Steve and Rob head to Cuenca where Steve is irked by a travelling musician.

Episode 5

Parador de Almagro

In La Mancha, Steve and Rob dress the part as Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, before treading the boards at the Corral de Comedias.

Episode 6

El Refectorium

In the last leg of their tour, the duo depart Granada and reach Malaga, where Steve receives some more unfortunate news.