I can鈥檛 wait to share my journey and the beauty of the Caribbean 鈥� a place I鈥檓 proud to call my ancestral home. It鈥檚 been such an amazing experience exploring this lush part of the world and I鈥檝e loved discovering more about the communities and traditions behind each place.
Clive Myrie will be making a triumphant return to early peak 大象传媒 Two in 2024 with the second series of his travel odyssey, this time from the heart of the Caribbean islands. In Clive Myrie鈥檚 Caribbean Adventure, Clive will be exploring his personal connection with this beautiful part of the world.
In this 15x30 series, Clive will take viewers on a deep journey across four islands, unearthing his family roots and forging personal connections with each unique location. From the vibrant streets of Cuba to the nightlife of Jamaica, the lush landscapes of the Dominican Republic and the beach paradise of Barbados, Clive will explore it all. He will indulge his love of vintage cars in Cuba, experience how Jamaican music has changed the world, plunge into Carnival in Dominican Republic and experience the future of rum in Barbados.
Both of Clive鈥檚 parents came to the UK from Jamaica in the early 1960s but he鈥檚 only visited on a handful of occasions. He鈥檒l travel in his mum and dad鈥檚 footsteps, track down family members he鈥檚 never met and spend time with his sister Judith, who recently moved back to Jamaica from the UK.
Clive will also explore his connection to Cuba. He knows one of his granddads spent time there, but beyond that is a bit of family mystery. While Clive鈥檚 there he鈥檒l also learn about the indigenous Taino people 鈥� some of the first inhabitants of much of the Caribbean.
Meanwhile, in the Dominican Republic, where the Afro-Caribbean story begins, Clive will get a birds eye view of the oldest city in the Americas, dive into Dominican Santeria 鈥� a heady blend of African and European religious belief - and get hands on in a banana farm.
Finally, in Barbados, Clive will delve into the paradox of this popular tourist destination 鈥� the vivid signs of British culture all around, and Barbados鈥檚 recent drift away from British influence and the Commonwealth. He鈥檒l join a cliff top retreat with second generation Brits who鈥檝e reversed their parents鈥� journey and returned to live in the Caribbean, and he鈥檒l be swimming with race-horses.
大象传媒 Commissioning Editor Muslim Alim commented: 鈥淐live鈥檚 first travelogue was a 大象传媒 Daytime smash hit so I am very excited about this second season. It is a personal adventure for Clive too, diving into his links with the Islands and their historical significance.
鈥淚 know that Clive will once again bring his amazing personality, endless curiosity about the world and talent for connecting with people, and I hope that audiences will enjoy the second series as much as his Italian trip.鈥�
Emma Parkins, Executive Producer from AlleyCats TV said: 鈥淚t is absolute pleasure to be working with Clive again, this time searching for the best stories in the Caribbean. The beautiful locations, intriguing stories and fantastic people Clive meets bring out his wonderful enthusiasm for new people and places. 大象传媒 audiences are in for a sun-soaked treat!鈥�
Clive Myrie said: 鈥淚 can鈥檛 wait to share my journey and the beauty of the Caribbean 鈥� a place I鈥檓 proud to call my ancestral home. It鈥檚 been such an amazing experience exploring this lush part of the world and I鈥檝e loved discovering more about the communities and traditions behind each place. I hope viewers enjoy the incredible landscapes and people who make-up this slice of paradise.鈥�
Clive Myrie鈥檚 Caribbean Adventure (15 x 30 ) is commissioned for 大象传媒 Two by Head of 大象传媒 Daytime and Early Peak Commissioning, Rob Unsworth, the Commissioning Editor is Muslim Alim, The programme is made by Alleycats TV with support by Northern Ireland Screen. The Series Director is Des Henderson, Series Producers are Jane McGowan and Denis Minihan, and Executive Producers Emma Parkins and Ed Stobart.
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