5 Commissions The Grand Tour with Tom Read Wilson

5 has commissioned The Grand Tour with Tom Read Wilson (w.t.) from Honey Bee and Motion Entertainment, a WPP Media company.

The three-part series will see actor and singer Tom Read Wilson follow in the footsteps of children of wealthy British families from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries who were sent on a tour of Europe as part of a cultural coming-of-age tradition.

Read Wilson will be educated in the finest of dining skills and etiquette, take fencing and sculpting lessons and more on his journey of enlightenment.

The series will delve into paintings, sculptures, buildings and landscapes around Europe to gain an understanding of the lives of the young aristocrats who had these same experiences centuries ago. Read Wilson will document his journey by recording on his Super 8 camera.

“The route of the Grand Tour is dotted with enchantments of every kind: romantic, artistic, environmental and culinary,” Read Wilson said. “It is a path I have always longed to tramp. I am so happy to be able to embark on such an historic continental voyage with 5.”

Kit Morey, commissioning editor for unscripted at 5 added, “We are delighted to bring The Grand Tour with Tom Read Wilson to our 5 audience. This series promises to be a captivating blend of historical exploration and cultural immersion, and with Tom’s distinctive charm and insightful storytelling, this is without doubt a fresh and engaging perspective on the history of leisure traveling.”

Ros Edwards, executive producer at Honey Bee, commented, “The Grand Tour with Tom Read Wilson is a joyous journey of cultural enlightenment that combines the spirit of adventure with beauty and art through the prism of Tom’s charming storytelling. The team at Honey Bee, Tom and Kit have poured their hearts and souls into making this an enriching and delightful series.”