Joanna Lumley's Hidden Caribbean: Havana to Haiti
2020 · ITV1 · 60 min · 1 season
S01E02 · Episode 2
Wed, 18 Mar, 8:00 am
Joanna completes her Cuban journey by visiting the infamous town of Guantanamo. Giving the prison a wide berth, she discovers that the song Guantanamera was born in the town, and meets a talented young singer who is recording the track herself. She then heads across the Windward Passage to Haiti, currently the poorest country in the Western World. She visits the Citadel, a mighty fortress built to deter colonial powers, before taking in a Voodoo ceremony on the Iles a Vaches.
About
Joanna Lumley travels across two of the most enigmatic countries in the Caribbean – Cuba and Haiti – to explore, uncover and share the hidden gems that these countries have to offer in this brand-new ITV series.
Across two episodes, Joanna will kick off her adventure in the back of a classic car in Havana, outlining her 1500-mile Caribbean adventure.
Episodes
- E01
Episode 1
Wed, 11 Mar· 60 minIn the first episode Joanna explores the back streets of Havana, meets a rising female boxing star, watches a cabaret and reads to factory workers as they roll cigars. She also takes to a horse and cart to explore more of Cuba, including Hemingway's favourite beach and Fidel Castro's hometown.
- E02
Episode 2
Wed, 18 Mar· 60 minJoanna completes her Cuban journey by visiting the infamous town of Guantanamo. Giving the prison a wide berth, she discovers that the song Guantanamera was born in the town, and meets a talented young singer who is recording the track herself. She then heads across the Windward Passage to Haiti, currently the poorest country in the Western World. She visits the Citadel, a mighty fortress built to deter colonial powers, before taking in a Voodoo ceremony on the Iles a Vaches.
Cast
Joanna Lumley
Presenter