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Is Michael Portillo's Long Weekends coming back?

Michael Portillo's Long Weekends (2024–present) — travel on 5

The answer: Between seasons — last episode August 31, 2024, no return date announced yet.
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Genre
Travel
Network / streamer
5
Premiered
April 19, 2024
Runtime
~90 min per episode
1season
6episodes

About Michael Portillo's Long Weekends

Michael Portillo's Long Weekends is currently between seasons. The show last aired on August 31, 2024, and there is no confirmed return date at this time.

The series is a travel documentary that originally premiered on April 19, 2024, on Channel 5. It follows Michael Portillo as he explores three of his favorite European cities—Madrid, Prague, and Milan—over long weekends. Each episode uncovers the hidden gems, local secrets, and cultural highlights of these vibrant destinations, including food markets, historic landmarks, and off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods. Michael meets with local residents who share their passions and insights, offering viewers an authentic look at the cities beyond the typical tourist spots.

The show features Michael Portillo himself as the host, with no additional cast members. It has a runtime of approximately 90 minutes per episode.

Michael Portillo's Long Weekends episode schedule

6 aired

Aired · 6

DateEp.Title
August 31, 2024 S1·E6 Stockholm
August 24, 2024 S1·E5 Lisbon
August 17, 2024 S1·E4 Sicily
May 3, 2024 S1·E3 Milan
April 26, 2024 S1·E2 Prague
April 19, 2024 S1·E1 Madrid

Michael Portillo's Long Weekends cast