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Nikolas Angelidis
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Giannis Papoutsakis

Giannis Papoutsakis was born in Athens. He studied journalism and he went on working for the culture & art section of ‘’Exormisi’’ and ‘’Vradyni’’ newspapers. He has been working for ERT since 1986, as a culture and sports reporter. He has also served as the press office head for ERT2 channel. He has worked in radio for One Channel, Polis, Alpha Sport, and Channel 25 stations. In 2000 he presented the TV documentary show Σε Ρυθμούς Ελληνικούς on Greek Public Television. Upon ERT’s shutdown in 2023, he moved on to ERT Open. In 2015 he produced shows for ERT’s Second Programme, Third Programme, and the Voice of Greece radio stations. His shows Journeys Basking in Greek Light and Heliotrope are currently broadcast on the Voice of Greece.
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Journeys Basking in Greek Light with guest Denise Nikolacou | 19 Nov. 2025
Psychologist and cinematherapy specialist Denise Nikolakou was the guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the program “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” on 19 November. The broadcast featured film music and songs by Nino Rota, Miklos Rozsa, Manos Hadjidakis, Mikis Theodorakis, Henry Mancini, among others. ...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light with guest Ioanna Lioutsia | 18 Nov. 2025
Actress/director and poet Ioanna Lioutsia was the guest on Giannis Papoutsakis’s programme “Journeys Basking in Greek Light”, where she spoke about her latest poetry collection titled “Urban Anxiety”. The broadcast featured songs by Farandouri, Alexiou, Poulopoulos, Androulakis, and others. Director Artemis I...
Heliotrope: “The Polytechnic in Poetry” | 17 Nov. 2025
“The Polytechnic in Poetry” was the theme of Giannis Papoutsakis’ program "Heliotrope" on 17 November. The broadcast featured poems by Ritsos, Vrettakos, Anagnostakis, Kostoula Mitropoulou, Sinopoulos, Lena Papa, V. Samoilis, and Ilias Gris, along with songs performed by Bithikotsis, Frantouri, Xylou...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light with guest Kostas Hatzis | 16 Nov. 2025
The legend of Greek song, Kostas Hatzis, was hosted by Giannis Papoutsakis on his show “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” on 16 November, in a conversation about his life story, the themes of his songs, the era of the bouat, and the people who stood by him in difficult times.Also joining the discussion was...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light with guest Vaggelis Georgakis | 13 Nov. 2025
Author Vaggelis Georgakis was the guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the programme “Travelling with Greek Light” on 13 November. The broadcast featured songs with lyrics by Lefteris Papadopoulos.
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” with guests Nefeli Markaki and Petros Politis | 12 Nov. 2025
Nefeli Markaki and Petros Politis, creators of the artistic group “Nefelopetra,” spoke on Giannis Papoutsakis’ programme “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” on 12 November about their new production titled ”Στιγμές” (Moments).
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” with guests Tatiana Kirchof and Katerina Baxevanakis | 11 Nov. 2025
The playwright and actress Tatiana Kirchof and actress Katerina Baxevanakis were guests of Giannis Papoutsakis on the program “Traveling with Greek Light” on 11 November, where they spoke about the theater productions “Yucali” and “Marilyn”, respectively, in which they appear.
“Heliotrope” with guest Panagiota Panoria | 10 Nov. 2025
On 10 November 2025, “Heliotrope” with Giannis Papoutsakis welcomed mental health counsellor Panagiota Panoria, who joined the programme from Stuttgart to reflect on the healing power and essential role of love in our lives. The episode also included a poetic tribute titled “Rain in Poetry”, featuri...
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” tribute to Yiannis Ritsos | 09 Nov. 2025
This episode of the Voice of Greece radio program “Journeys Basking in Greek Light”, presented by Giannis Papoutsakis, was dedicated to the poet of Romiosyni, Yiannis Ritsos, on Sunday, 09 November 2025, marking 35 years since his journey into eternity on 11 November. The episode celebrated his poe...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light with Giannis Papoutsakis | 06 Nov. 2025
How did Nikos Koundouros first meet Thanasis Veggos?What was Dinos Iliopoulos’ opinion of “The Ogre of Athens”?How did Pavlos Nirvanas persuade Alexandros Papadiamantis to be photographed at Dexameni?And which fairy tale did Manos Hadjidakis love most? The answers unfolded on “Journeys Basking in Gree...
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” with guests Giannes Kokas and Ailiana Markaki | 05 Nov. 2025
Playwright, director, and actor Giannes Kokas, together with actress Ailiana Markaki, were guests of Giannis Papoutsakis on the program “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” on 05 November 2025. Their conversation focused on Shakespeare’s play “As You Like It”, while the program was beautifully enriched ...
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” with guest Kostas Bigalis | 04 Nov. 2025
The beloved composer, singer, and actor Kostas Bigalis was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the program “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” on 04 November 2025. Their conversation revolved around Harold Pinter’s play “Betrayal”, in which Bigalis stars.
Heliotrope with guest Dimitra Vasileia Kokkori | 03 Nov. 2025
The new and talented poet Dimitra Vasileia Kokkori was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the program "Heliotrope" on November 3, where she spoke about her new poetry collection titled "Κύρτωση" (Curvature). We listen to songs by Marinella, Alexiou, Afroditi Manou, Marian Georgiou, Nikos Androulakis, Gianni...
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” tribute to Odysseas Elytis | 02 Nov. 2025
This episode of “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” with Giannis Papoutsakis, broadcast on 02 November 2025, was dedicated to Odysseas Elytis — the poet of the Aegean and of “Axion Esti” — marking 114 years since his birth. The episode highlighted his life and work, along with his poetry set to musi...
Androniki Avdeliodi and Christina Taskasapidou on “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” | 30 Oct. 2025
Two representatives of the new generation of Greek actors, Androniki Avdeliodi and Christina Taskasapidou, were guests of Giannis Papoutsakis on the program “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” on 30 October 2025. They spoke about the theatrical productions in which they currently star — “Sherlock Holmes:...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light with guest Sotiria Angelou | 29 Oct. 2025
The distinguished singer and lyricist Sotiria Angelou was the guest on the 29 October episode of “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” with Giannis Papoutsakis. She spoke about her 25 years in music and her collaborations with Petros Vayiopoulos and Petros Dourdoubakis.
Jouneys Basking in Greek Light on the 85th Anniversary of Ohi Day | 28 Oct. 2025
The episode of “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” with Giannis Papoutsakis, broadcast on 28 October, was dedicated to the 85th anniversary of Ohi Day. Distinguished actors Lefteris Eleftheriadis and Olga Mourgela read texts and poems by Vrettakos, Myrivilis, Leontaritis, and others — accompanied by th...
Heliotrope: Tribute to Nikos Gkatsos | 27 Oct. 2025
This episode of “Heliotrope”, presented by Giannis Papoutsakis on 27 October, was dedicated to Nikos Gatsos — the poet who brought poetry into song, enriching Greek music with his verse. Katerina Xydaki read some of her favorite lines by the poet who made our songs more beautiful.