Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey

Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey 2010 Directed by John Holdsworth

Virginia Woolf said that Homer's epic poem the Odyssey was 'alive to every tremor and gleam of existence'. Following the magical and strange adventures of warrior king Odysseus, inventor of the idea of the Trojan horse, the poem can claim to be the greatest story ever told. Now British poet Simon Armitage goes on his own Greek adventure, following in the footsteps of one of his own personal heroes. Yet Simon ponders the question of whether he even likes the guy.

Countries United Kingdom , USA

Production Countries Greece , United Kingdom

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies BBC , BBC Four

Release Date 8 November 2010

60 mins