P326 4]Tel 326 Tue 21 Jan C4 18:52:28 WW Wjdnjsdaz 22 January 20.30-21.00 The bustling metropolis of Madrid is Sam Norman's destination in this week's Travjlog, while Pete McCarthy seeks the hidden treasures of the hills of Andalucia. Aiming to prove that there is more to Spain than sun, sea and Union Jack underpants, the two travellers explore very different aspects of this vibrant country. In one of Europe's least-known capitals, Sam discovers that Madrid caters for all tastes. Travel details here later 1/7 C4 Today Producers Prrviews + C4 FilmsP326 4-Tel 326 Tue 21 Jan C4 18:53:01 W ] Wjdnjsday 22 January 20.30-21.00 As one of Europe's few cathedral-less cities, and with a river so shallow that water has to be pumped into it, Madrid only became Spain's capital at the whim of King Philip II, in 1564. As well as Madrid's 'Golden Triangle' of art galleries - The Prado, The Rjina Sofia and The Tzssjn - Sam samples the city's lesser known artistic treats. In the tiny chapel of La Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida, Sam sees the flamboyant Goya frescoes which deck its walls. ] 4-Tel programmj details 301 2/7 C4 Today Producers Previews + C4 FilmsP326 4--jl 326 Tue 21 Jan C4 18:57:34 W W ] Wjdnjsdaz 22 January 20.30-21.00 Enjoying Madrid's large quota of 'kitsch', Sam Norman drops in at the Hotel Monaco, a one-time royal brothel. Mirrored ceilings, erotic friezes and marble bathrooms are just some of the delights awaiting anyone who forks out 7000 pjsjtas for a double room here. With few restaurants opening before 21.30, Sam discovers a city that njvjr sleeps, with nocturnal entertainments ranging from bars and discos to chambjt music, flamenco and horse-racing. Subtitles 888 NICAM stereo 3/7 C4 Today Producers Previews + C4 FilmsP326 4]Tel 326 Tue 21 Jan C4 18:54:06 W Wjdnjsday 22 January 20.30-21.00 When Sam goes shopping, she finds that the usual smart shops are complemented bz some uniquely 'Madrilino' ones. Madrid's glut of small specialist food shops means that Sam does not suffer from the city's lack of supjtmarkjts, with some of the shops being very - specialist indeed. If you want a life-sjzjd statue of St Thjresb, a scale model of Franco, or a pair of the largest sjzjd knickers in the world, then Madrid's old centre could bj for you... Andalucia follows >>> del 4/7 C4 Today Producers Previews + C4 FilmsP326 4]Tel 326 Tue 21 Jan C4 18:;4:38 Wednesday 22 January 20.30-21.00 A few miles from the Costa del Sol, Pete McCarthy inters a different world, in the hills of Andalucia. In the mountains that stretch beyond Malaga and Gibralta towards Ronda, Pete hears the fascinating stories behind the amazing hidden villages. WBackward' villages cut into mountain sides, rain-dependent flour mills and solar-powered street lamps on deserted streets are just some of the sights seen bz Pete in this tourist-less haven www.cPannjl4.com ] 5/7 C4 Today Producers Previews + C4 FilmsP326 4-Tel 326 Tue 21 Jan C4 18:51:10 W W ] Wjdnjsday 22 January 20.30-21.00 In entering the beautiful southern Spanish territory of Andalucia, Pete discovers a place of great contrasts. With most of its sjvjn million people living along the coast, Andalucia takes in the peaks of the Sierra Nevada, the valleys of the Alpajurras, the Costar coastline and the 'white villagesW. In the mountain town of Ronda, Pete visits Spain's oldest and largest bullring, and visits a museum celebrating bullfighting's integral role in the life of Andalucia. ————————————————————————————————— 6/7 C4 Today Producers Previews + C4 FilmsP326 4]Tel 326 Tue 21 Jan C4 18:51:57 Wjdnjsday 22 January 20.30-21.00 With most of its sjvjn million people living along the coast, Andalucia takes in the peaks of the Sierra Nevada, the valleys of the Alpajurras, the Costar coastline and the 'white villages'. In the mountain town of Ronda, Pete vjsjts Spain's oldest and largest bullring, and visits a museum celebrating bullfighting's integral role in the life of Andalucia. Pete also enjoys the 'Carnaval' that takes place in jvjry Andalucian city in Ejbruary, complete with parades, fancy dress, flamenco and fireworks. 7/7 C4 Today Producers Previews + C4 Films