Babatunde Aléshé To Explore NI For New C4 Mini-Series

Comedian, writer, actor and podcaster, Babatunde Aléshé, is to explore the island of Ireland as part of a new Channel 4 mini-series, 'Where To Next?'.

The broadcaster has partnered with Tourism Ireland for the new digital-first mini-series, which will see Babatunde explore Northern Ireland and the island of Ireland for the first time.

No stranger to wild adventures, Babatunde has never fully explored Northern Ireland and island of Ireland before now. Armed with nothing but his passport, a backpack and a microphone, the comedian is relying on the warmth and recommendations of the locals he meets along the way to guide and inform him about where he should visit next. He visits lots of our hidden gems and meets some great characters, as he explores Derry-Londonderry, the Causeway Coast, Donegal, Galway and Clare. The 'Where to Next?' mini-series includes three episodes, which will be available to view on Channel 4's YouTube channel. The episodes will also be promoted on the Channel 4 streaming platform, as well as on Channel 4's Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. The promotion is expected to have 4 million views across Channel 4's social media platforms alone. The partnership also includes a specially created page on Tourism Ireland's website, Ireland.com.

In the first episode, viewers will see Babatunde visiting the walled city of Derry, enjoying horse riding on Downhill Beach and crossing the famous Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Episode one is available to watch now, episode two will go live on 27 September and episode three on 4 October.

Julie Wakley, Tourism Ireland's Head of Great Britain, said: "Tourism Ireland is delighted to support the production of this new mini-series, fronted by well-known comedian, writer, actor and podcaster Babatunde Aléshé. His road trip will take him from coasts to city streets, highlighting our fantastic scenery, culture, attractions and, most importantly, our local characters.

"The partnership is expected to have 4 million views across Channel 4's social media platforms, so it's a wonderful opportunity to inspire travellers in Great Britian to put Northern Ireland and the island of Ireland on their holiday wish-list."