Jonathan Meades: Abroad Again(2007)

Abroad Again With Jonathan Meades

Jonathan Meades: Abroad Again is a documentary series that sees the acclaimed critic and writer return to explore architecture across Europe and beyond. Meades investigates how buildings shape culture and reveal the hidden anxieties of the British character. With his trademark wit and erudition, he travels to iconic sites and lesser-known locations, examining everything from brutalist monuments to classical facades. The series balances intellectual rigor with dark humor, uncovering the stories embedded in stone and steel. Meades challenges conventional interpretations of famous structures while celebrating architectural oddities that reflect national identity and historical trauma. This is essential viewing for anyone interested in how the built environment mirrors society's deepest preoccupations.