The highly anticipated final episode of Anton & Giovanni’s Adventures in Spain airs this Monday, 1 April, at 8:00 pm on BBC One. In this series ender, the pair conclude their journey through the country, saving the most emotionally charged segment for last.
Strictly Come Dancing professionals Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice’s three-part series takes them across Spain, and the finale sees them traverse the northern Basque region. The episode begins with the duo taking in the sights and sounds of San Sebastián, sampling the famous local cheesecake, a treat Anton hasn’t enjoyed since his childhood.
Joining them for this leg of the journey is fellow Strictly star and Basque native Gorka Márquez, who acts as their guide for a whirlwind tour of his homeland. From food, including the quintessential Basque pintxo, to the region’s unique rural sports, herri kirola, and even a spot of surfing, Márquez shows his colleagues a side of Spain most tourists rarely get to experience.
The presentation then turns poignantly personal as Anton, joined by his wife Hannah, twins, and mother Conchita, heads to the village where he spent his childhood. This long-awaited reunion is filled with sentiment as Anton revisits his family’s roots, offering a profound conclusion to his Spanish adventure.
The finale culminates in Bilbao, where the trio perform at the renowned Semana Grande festival, attended by a staggering 30,000-strong audience.
From Seville to Bilbao, this series has charted a course through the heart of Spain, and the finale promises to be a fitting end to Anton and Giovanni’s epic journey.
