Pilgrimage: The Road To Santiago

After a physically testing hike across the spectacular Pyrenees mountains, the seven pilgrims continue along the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage to their destination of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, in the second episode of this three-part travelogue series.

Carrying everything they need on their backs, it has been a mixed start for the group. The physical challenge has knocked priest Kate Bottley to the core, however her mood changes when she discovers a fountain of free-flowing wine - dismissing the notion that through pain comes a better understanding of God.

Comedian Ed Byrne also encounters charity when he meets a local man who believes money is the root of all evil and so makes and gives away walking sticks to passing pilgrims.

But things take a turn for the worse when a local helper at a hostel offends singer Heather Small. As the group bonds strengthen, presenter JJ Chalmers and actor Neil Morrissey both open up about the traumatic experiences which have shaped their lives.

In memory of her late husband, entertainer Debbie McGee leaves a stone bearing his name at the foot of the famous Iron Cross. And having rejected all religious and spiritual traditions so far, journalist Raphael Rowe is moved to leave a stone of his own.

As the temperature soars, the pilgrims reach the milestone where they have to walk every step of the final 100km to their destination. But will the last stretch bring them closer to their individual beliefs, or will the physical challenge defeat them?

Pictured: Rev. Kate Bottley

Part of the BBC's Easter religious programming

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