Patsy Kensit Shares Emotional BBC Pilgrimage Experience: ‘I Cried a Lot’
Patsy Kensit has opened up about an emotional trek filmed for BBC Two. The 58-year-old actress said the experience brought tears and strong feelings.
The route and landmarks
The series follows a 390km network of trails across North East England. The route celebrates early Celtic Christian saints.
Viewers will see sites such as Whitby Abbey and the World Heritage site at Durham Cathedral. The pilgrimage ends at the Holy Island of Lindisfarne.
Highlights on the way
Patsy praised Runswick Bay on the Way of St Hild. She described searching the beach for ammonite stones and hearing the local tale of St Hilda turning snakes to stone.
She called the coast dramatic and cinematic. Durham Cathedral also stood out for its scale and history.
Cast and group dynamics
The eighth series features seven celebrities in total. Kensit travelled with Diversity star Ashley Banjo, former Love Island contestant Tasha Ghouri, and Cold Feet actress Hermione Norris.
The group includes people of different faiths and beliefs. That mix prompted conversations about devotion and protection of beliefs.
Personal reflections
Kensit admitted she “cried a lot” and became emotional at several points. She said the journey helped her lower barriers built from past hurt.
She recalled a midday break on a cliff after a tough climb. Eating sandwiches in the sun was one of her happiest moments on the shoot.
Ashley Banjo told her he had seen walls around her at first. He said he was glad to witness those walls come down during the pilgrimage.
Broadcast details
Pilgrimage: The Road To Holy Island begins on Sunday, April 5. Episodes air at 9pm on BBC Two and will stream on iPlayer.
This report was prepared for Filmogaz.com and is based on an interview published on April 2, 2026.
