Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20081013 | Declan Donnellan reflects on the discoveries he made while working in Russian theatre. | |
| 02 | 20080228 | 20081014 (R3) | Five writers, each intimately connected with Russia, examine some of the passions that led them to embark upon a life-long relationship with the nation. Prof Simon Franklin embarks on a journey that begins with an attempt to secure a visa and leads, quite unexpectedly, to one of Russia's great icons. Prof Simon Franklin's attempt to secure a visa leads him to one of Russia's great icons. |
| 03 | 20080226 | 20081015 (R3) | Five writers, each intimately connected with Russia, examine some of the passions that led them to embark upon a life-long relationship with the nation. Journalist Vanora Bennett delights in sharing compartments with complete strangers as she explores the idiosyncrasies of travelling by train in Russia. Journalist Vanora Bennett explores the idiosyncrasies of travelling by train in Russia. |
| 04 | 20080225 | 20081016 (R3) | Lesley Chamberlain reflects on the Cold War and finding solace at Moscow's Hippodrome. |
| 05 LAST | 20080227 | 20081017 (R3) | Five writers, each intimately connected with Russia, examine some of the passions that led them to embark upon a life-long relationship with the nation. Simon Sebag Montefiore reflects on possibly the greatest of all historical romances - that between Catherine the Great and Prince Potemkin in 18th century St Petersburg. Simon Sebag Montefiore reflects on Catherine the Great and Prince Potemkin's romance. |