In this eight-part series, journalist and broadcaster Sean Fletcher connects with his American roots, joined by famous figures who’ll help him pay tribute to the iconic Route 66 in its 100th year. Along the way he’ll learn how their lives were touched by it and meet the local characters keeping the spirit of this legendary highway alive.Route 66: America's Greatest Road Trip is brought to you by Visit The USA and produced by Telegraph Media Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes
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26 min
Phoebe Schecter: All-action avenue
We’re nearly at the end of our journey along Route 66, but we certainly won’t be taking it easy. Joining Sean in this episode is Phoebe Schecter, an American football expert and th…
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30 min
Sinitta: Freeway of freedom
Route 66 has long been a deeply ingrained aspect of American culture, and in this episode, Sean is joined by pop star Sinitta to explore how the road has become a symbol of the cou…
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31 min
Zoey Goto: Cars, creativity and canvas
Route 66 is lined with some of the world’s most unmistakable artwork, and over the highway’s 100 year history, it has acted like a huge living canvas for American art. In this epis…
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33 min
Ainsley Harriott: A taste of Route 66
Route 66 serves up a mouth-watering taste of America, with flavours and influences from around the world. In this episode, Sean Fletcher hits the road with legendary TV chef Ainsle…
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35 min
Ray Mears: The great outdoors
When you think of Route 66, tarmac, classic cars and neon signs might be the first things that come to mind. But the Mother Road is also home to some of the most breathtaking lands…
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27 min
Henry Cole: Roots of the road
One hundred years. 2,500 miles. Eight states. Route 66 is a living, linear museum: a road where every mile has a story. Joining Sean Fletcher is author, TV presenter and avid motor…
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34 min
James King: Stories from the screen
For aspiring actors, Route 66 was more than just a highway: it was a pathway to Hollywood. In this episode, Sean Fletcher sits down with film critic James King to explore why the M…
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30 min
Suzi Quatro: Music of the Mother Road
There aren’t many people out there who can say they have spent 63 years on the road, but rock ’n’ roll legend Suzi Quatro is one of the few. Suzi has lived through countless eras o…
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1 min
Introducing... Route 66: America's Greatest Road Trip
In this eight-part series, journalist and broadcaster Sean Fletcher connects with his American roots, joined by famous figures who’ll help him pay tribute to the iconic Route 66 in…