The Essay - A Cretan Spring
Adam Nicolson and Sarah Raven observe the arrival of spring as it travels across Crete, the largest of the Greek islands
The Essay - A Cretan Spring - Gorges
Adam Nicolson explores Crete's distant and more recent past, from the Minoan period to the German occupation during the Second World War.
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The Essay - A Cretan Spring - Mountains
Adam Nicolson and Sarah Raven travel from Crete's high limestone mountains to its coastal towns to greet the arrival of spring, exploring the island's mountains.
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The Essay - A Cretan Spring - Towns
Adam Nicolson and Sarah Raven explore the buildings and life of Crete's coastal towns, observing a Cretan identity emerging in spite of all the invaders it has had over the years.
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The Essay - A Cretan Spring - Valleys
Sarah Raven explores Cretan hillsides and the lush valley floor, looking for wild tulips, and Adam Nicolson recounts episodes of British derring-do and their consequences.
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The Essay - A Cretan Spring - Villages
Series of programmes recorded on location, tracking spring through Crete. Adam Nicolson and Sarah Raven explore the island's villages.
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