Iceland with Alexander Armstrong: when is C5 travel show with Pointless presenter on, and where does he go?

Pointless presenter and singer, Alexander Armstrong, has embarked on a new travel show adventure, visiting Iceland.

The show sees Alexander explore one of the most unique countries in the world, getting to know the people, the landscape and the history of the island.

Here’s all you need to know about where he visits In Iceland and when its on TV.

When is Iceland with Alexander Armstrong on TV?

Iceland with Alexander Armstrong aired on Channel 5 at 9:00pm on Wednesday 6 October.

The next two episodes will air on subsequent Wednesday’s.

What parts of the country does he visit?

Over three episodes Alexander Armstrong will visit several spots of the popular island.

He will kick of his adventure in a helicopter, hovering just yards above the rim of an erupting and lethal volcano, which is perilously close to Reykjavik, the capital, and has been gushing out 1200 degree lava for the last 6 months.

Episode one will also see him meet local He meets local volcanologist Helga Kristin Tofadottir, who paints a picture of what it’s like to live in the so-called Land of Fire and Ice – it’s dangerous but fun

He will also head to the east of the island, to Iceland’s Golden Circle, which is home to some of its most famous sights – waterfalls, ancient parliaments and the original hot water spring, the geysir, where he soaks up the heat as he witnesses it’s incredible power.  At a nearby volcanic lake Alexander has a unique lunch – smoked trout from the lake, fresh butter and an amazing bread baked on the mud and boiling volcanic water of the lake shore.

Episode two will see Alexander leave Reykjavik for the long drive north, passing through  some of Iceland’s most stunning scenery. He visits the northern part of the country, where he goes to the legendary port of Husavik. The port became famous for its role in Eurovision: The Story of Fire Saga.

Iceland’s north is also packed full of quirky adventures, which Alexander embraces. He finds himself in a huge desert, plays all-night golf with a local teacher then heads east to Asbrygi canyon

Finally, in episode three of the programme, Alexander will conclude his journey in the south of the country. The south is best known for its breathtaking, epic scenery.

He visits  the island of Heimaey and a town  which  almost ceased to exist when its volcano blew its top in 1973.

What is Iceland with Alexander Armstrong about?

According to the official description of the show: “In his first major series for Channel 5,  Alexander Armstrong embarks on an epic journey across the last country in the world to be settled by humans. Iceland’s unique isolated position has created an equally unique culture.

But, as Alexander discovers, there’s much more to Iceland than Vikings and violently erupting volcanoes (though there’s those too). Traversing the full breadth of the country he discovers a land of geysers, glaciers, whales, rancid shark meat, mega-spas heated by the earth’s core and eye-wateringly expensive beer - as well as finding out what it’s like to live in a country where nearly everyone is, quite literally, related!”