Mediterranean with Simon Reeve

The programme follows a tour of the region, exploring the current challenges confronting its nations. Simon starts his investigation in Malta, then moves on to southern Italy and Albania. He examines political, economic and social issues affecting each country today.

The series is a travel‑focused programme that sets out to tour a particular part of Europe, looking closely at the difficulties the countries there are confronting today. It’s presented as a single episode that takes viewers on a regional sweep, aiming to highlight the pressing issues that affect the nations within the area. The journey kicks off with Simon, the on‑screen guide, who first lands in Malta. From there he moves on to the southern reaches of Italy, and then heads east to Albania. In each of these stops, Simon investigates the challenges that are currently shaping life for the local populations, using the visits as a lens through which the broader regional picture can be understood. Beyond the initial itinerary, the episode continues its examination of the same set of problems across the whole zone, maintaining its focus on the nations’ present‑day struggles. By travelling from Malta through southern Italy and onto Albania, the programme offers a concise yet comprehensive look at how these adjacent countries are dealing with the same overarching concerns, providing viewers with a clear sense of the shared and unique hurdles each faces.