The Pyrenees with Michael Portillo

S01E02 A Physical Challenge

Michael's adventure in the Pyrenees takes him to the breathtaking Cirque du Gavarnie, a towering limestone wall rising 1,700 meters that creates a stunning natural arena. As he treks across the snowy Plateau de Saugué, he encounters Marion Clignet, a French Olympic cycling champion who has bravely faced her epilepsy throughout her career. Amidst the challenges of the landscape, Michael also takes a moment to contemplate his past as defense secretary and the ongoing conflict in Europe.