Clive Myrie’s Caribbean Adventure is a BBC Two travel series in which journalist Clive Myrie explores the Caribbean while reconnecting with the region’s culture, history and his own Jamaican heritage. Across the series, he travels through Jamaica, Cuba, Barbados and the Dominican Republic, discovering the distinctive character of each destination. His journey takes him from lively cities and historic sites to beaches, rural communities and lesser-known corners of the islands.
In Jamaica, Myrie explores the country where his parents were born and develops a deeper understanding of the culture and traditions that shaped his family background. He meets local people, samples Jamaican food and discovers the stories behind places that are significant to the island’s history. His travels also allow him to revisit aspects of his Caribbean identity from a fresh perspective.
Food, music and sport are important parts of Myrie’s journey. He samples traditional dishes, encounters musicians and performers, and takes part in local activities as he learns how different communities celebrate their heritage. These experiences provide an opportunity to meet people whose lives and stories reveal another side of the Caribbean beyond its familiar tourist attractions.
The programme also explores the Caribbean’s complex history, including the influence of colonialism, migration, and the African diaspora. Myrie approaches these subjects through conversations with historians, residents and people whose families have longstanding connections to the region. By combining personal encounters with travel and historical exploration, the series presents the Caribbean as a diverse region with a rich and complicated past.
The series is presented by Clive Myrie, the British journalist, newsreader and BBC correspondent. Born in Bolton to Jamaican parents, Myrie has spent much of his career reporting from around the world for the BBC and presenting programmes including BBC News at Ten and Mastermind. In Clive Myrie’s Caribbean Adventure, he brings his journalistic curiosity and personal connection to the region to the journey, meeting local people, exploring unfamiliar places and reflecting on his Caribbean heritage.
