“Then, Athens swung into view, and it was everything I had hoped it would be.” – Stephen Fry
COVID-19 may have brought international travel to a halt, but This is Athens, the official guide to Greece’s capital, has sought exciting ways for people to explore the legendary city.
A series of podcasts, titled ‘We’ll Always Have Athens’, debuted this month.
Produced by The Greek Podcast Project for This is Athens, the 6-part series invites stellar guests—who know and love the city—to lead an audio Odyssey delivering Athens straight to the ears of listeners, from wherever they are in the world. From mythical heroes who shaped the soul of this ancient metropolis, to modern-day musings on Athens’ bright urban culture, our personalised audio accounts will reveal the authentic essence of Athens today—a city that is so much more than a living museum.
New episodes of We’ll Always Have Athens come out every fortnight. Listeners can subscribe on Spotify, Apple Music, Pocket Casts, and other areas offering podcasts.
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Each episode features a different host; from acclaimed actors and musicians, to authors and urban explorers. Kicking things off: the great British author, comedian and Hellenophile Stephen Fry.
In the 20-minute recording made while in lockdown in the UK, Fry shares his three favourite myths about Athens and explains why the historic neighbourhood of Thissio will always claim a place in his heart. Through his masterful evocations, you’ll feel the pulse of the city’s origins, still beating amid the ancient temples and winding lanes.
Later in the series, listeners can discover storied streets and hidden corners with urban rover Nikos Vatopoulos; dive into Athens’ literary legacy with best-selling author Victoria Hislop; and re-frame the capital in a different light through the nostalgic eye of photographer Robert McCabe.