Marc Giró reappears on TVE after his move to Atresmedia. He joins Mercedes Milá for a special episode filmed in Rupit and Osona. The program marks his first return to public television in eight months.
Marc Giró, who left TVE for Atresmedia at the start of the year, is set to make a brief return to public television this Sunday. After eight months away from the network, Giró will appear as a guest in the season finale of 'Me meto en un jardín' on La 2, joining Mercedes Milá for a journey through Rupit and the Osona region. The episode, scheduled for August 16 at 22:25, marks his first appearance on TVE since his sudden departure, which occurred so unexpectedly that he did not bid farewell to viewers during his last 'Late Xou' broadcast.
Currently hosting 'Cara al show' on laSexta, Giró will meet Milá at the end of her road trip across Osona. The program, which launched on May 24, concludes its ten-episode run with this special. Before their meeting, Milá travels by caravan, stopping at the Colom charcuterie in Cantonigrós to meet Dolors, an 85-year-old shopkeeper known for her fuets and love of geraniums. She then visits the weekly market in Manlleu, interacting with local vendors and gathering supplies for her journey.
After spending the night in her caravan, Milá heads to Barcelona to pick up Giró. Together, they visit the Jardín Botánico Histórico, where their conversation covers Giró's memories of youth, his artistic and republican education, and reflections on his professional path. The exchange is marked by Giró's characteristic irony and critical perspective, offering viewers a candid look at his experiences since leaving TVE.
The return of Giró to TVE comes at a time when Catalan media figures are frequently in the spotlight for their career moves and public appearances. This trend has been noted in other contexts, such as the recent analysis of political shifts in Catalonia, where internal tensions and missed negotiations have affected Junts per Catalunya's influence. While Giró's return is limited to a single episode, it highlights the ongoing movement of prominent personalities between major Spanish broadcasters.
TVE's decision to feature Giró in the finale of 'Me meto en un jardín' underscores the network's strategy of leveraging familiar faces for special programming. The choice of Rupit and Osona as filming locations also reflects a broader trend of showcasing Catalonia's cultural and natural heritage on national television. For viewers, the episode offers both a reunion with a well-known presenter and a glimpse into the landscapes and communities of rural Catalonia. As Spanish television continues to evolve, such collaborations between networks and personalities remain a key feature of the media landscape.
