The Saint

Simon decides his friend's spoiled, rich fiancée needs a few life lessons. He steals her passport, leaving her with no choice but to accompany him on a 100‑mile trek.

The Golden Journey is a programme presented as a single episode. It falls squarely within the episode genre, offering a concise, self‑contained story rather than an ongoing series. The title hints at a transformative experience, and the format keeps the narrative focused on a specific set of characters and events. In the centre of the plot, Simon becomes convinced that his friend’s fiancée – a young woman accustomed to a life of wealth and indulgence – is in need of some hard‑earned lessons. To force the issue, he takes the bold step of stealing her passport, effectively cutting off her usual means of escape. With no alternative but to follow his plan, she is compelled to join Simon on a demanding trek that stretches for a full hundred miles. The journey is presented as both a physical challenge and a catalyst for personal growth. The episode’s structure hinges on this forced partnership, with the stolen passport serving as the trigger that pushes the two characters together. Simon’s decision to intervene sets the stage for a series of interactions that are limited to the trek itself, ensuring the story remains tightly bound to the single, 100‑mile walk. By the end of the episode, the audience is left with the image of a privileged individual thrust into an unfamiliar, rugged environment, all because Simon believed a few life lessons were overdue.