Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

Episode 2

The Real Marigold Hotel Series 1
Episode 2 of 3

Celebrities test whether retirement in India is better than in the UK. The group start to settle into normal life in India and take a 150-mile trip to the Taj Mahal.

The group start to settle into normal life in India, with Wayne and Bobby taking a trip to the barbers for a cut-throat shave, and Miriam and Patti making a visit to the local laundry woman to see how things are done Indian-style.

Jan, who has a keen interest in astrology, attends a psychic guru and is astounded at his profound observations on her life. The group really take to yoga, learn some Hindi and take advantage of the cheap and impressive medical care. After undergoing some tests, both Miriam and Rosemary hear some news they didn't want to hear but needed to know.

Their first big night out is to the swanky Paladio, popular with local ex-pats, where Wayne finds out about attitudes to gay people in India and Jan discovers how easy it would be for her as a single woman to move out here.

To round their second week off, the group test out long-distance travel by taking a 150-mile trip to the jewel in India's crown, the Taj Mahal. Miriam, Rosemary and Wayne make the most of travelling by train, an unforgettable experience, while Roy, Patti and Jan take the chauffeur-driven car option.

The Taj Mahal, the world's most impressive monument to love, makes the group reflective and its sheer beauty brings Miriam to tears.

59 minutes

Last on

Sun 24 Jan 2021 17:00
BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only

More episodes

Previous

Episode 1Series 1

Next

Episode 3Series 1

See all episodes from The Real Marigold Hotel

Recipes

See all recipes from Episode 2

Clip

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:00

    Anoushka Shankar

    Nivedan

  • 00:00

    Shankar Mahadevan & Surjo Bhattacharya

    Thom Karuvil

  • 00:04

    The Karminsky Experience Inc.

    Exploration

  • 00:09

    John Mayer

    Acka Raga

  • 00:15

    Asha Bhosle

    Guru Bandana

  • 00:23

    The Biddu Orchestra

    Eastern Journey

  • 00:36

    Indian Vibes

    Mathar

  • 00:40

    Panjabi MC

    Beware Of The Boys (feat. JAY-Z)

  • 00:43

    Talvin Singh

    Traveller

  • 00:48

    Asha Bhosle and Kishore Kumar and Chorus

    Mil Gaya Ham Ko Saathi

  • 00:53

    Coldcut

    True Skool (Instumental)

  • 00:58

    Bhangra Knights vs. Husan

    Husan (Original Mix)

  • 00:58

    AR Rahman

    Masoom

Credits

Participant Miriam Margolyes
Participant Sylvester McCoy
Participant Wayne Sleep
Participant Roy Walker
Participant Rosemary Shrager
Participant Bobby George
Participant Patti Boulaye
Participant Jan Leeming
Series Editor David Vallance
Director Tom Currie
Executive Producer David Clews
Executive Producer Andrew Mackenzie-Betty
Production Company Twofour Broadcast

Broadcasts

  • Tue 2 Feb 2016 21:00
    BBC Two
  • Sat 6 Feb 2016 21:00
    BBC Two
  • Sat 20 Feb 2016 02:55
    BBC Two
  • Tue 20 Dec 2016 18:00
    BBC Two
  • Sat 23 Jan 2021 18:00
    BBC Two except Scotland & Wales
  • Sun 24 Jan 2021 17:00
    BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only

Featured in...

Meet the residents of Marigold Hotel

Meet the residents of Marigold Hotel

Eight famous faces travel to India to see what retirement abroad could offer them.

Meet the new celebrity residents

Meet the new celebrity residents

Find out who's heading to India to see if they could retire there.