The sequence follows superstar father-and-son duo Martin Kemp and Roman Kemp as they embark on a particular journey across the island of Ireland.
The show sees the pair journey by means of putting landscapes in search of the legends, historical past and mysteries which have formed Ireland.
Martin beforehand lived in Ireland throughout his time with Spandau Ballet and developed a deep appreciation for the nation’s storytelling traditions. Now, he hopes to move that keenness on to his son.
With long-standing strategies of Irish ancestry in their household, the journey additionally turns into a private exploration of id and connection.
Throughout their journey, they meet outstanding people, visit historic landmarks and listen to unforgettable tales. From historic tombs and faerie forts to rugged coastlines and supposedly haunted castles, they encounter folks preserving Ireland’s traditions by means of music, ritual, efficiency and storytelling.
While Martin embraces myths with enthusiasm, Roman’s extra rational mindset makes him sceptical of the unknown—elevating the query: can Martin persuade his son to consider?
Episode One: Cork
Martin and Roman start in County Cork on Ireland’s south coast, a area formed by dramatic tides, wealthy historical past and highly effective myths. While kayaking, they hear the legend of Cliona, Queen of the Banshees, and her ominous wave.
They visit Spike Island, typically referred to as “Ireland’s Alcatraz”, to uncover its haunting previous, and discover one of the nation’s most vital stone circles.
Along the way in which, they study a revived Irish custom for dealing with grief. Their Cork journey ends in an area pub, the place Martin performs with a storytelling group.
Episode Two: Meath & Dublin
The journey continues alongside Ireland’s east coast by means of Counties Meath and Dublin. In the Boyne Valley, they visit an historic tomb—older than each Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids—believed to include one of the earliest depictions of a human face.
At the Hill of Tara, they meet an Arch Druid and participate in a strong sound tub expertise. In the Dublin Mountains, they discover eerie ruins linked to the Hellfire Club, earlier than heading to Slane Castle, the place Martin reunites with its proprietor from his Spandau Ballet days.
There, they uncover how each historic traditions and resident faeries influenced plans for a whiskey distillery.
Episode Three: Northern Ireland
The ultimate leg brings them to a snowy Northern Ireland. Along the Causeway Coast, they courageous an icy sea swim impressed by the legend of the Selkies—legendary beings that rework from seals into people.
They examine a vampire story thought to have influenced Bram Stoker, looking for its supposed burial web site.
The pair additionally attempt hurling, an historic sport rooted in mythology, in the foothills of the Sperrin Mountains. After a stressed night time in one of Northern Ireland’s most haunted motels, they conclude their journey on the Derry Halloween Festival, exploring the Irish origins of Halloween.
Martin and Roman’s Irish Road Trip airs Monday 27 April at 9pm on Virgin Media PLAY & Virgin Media One.
