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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 Maria Lysandrou | 28 May 2025
Renowned journalist and linguist Maria Lysandrou was a guest on Giannis Papoutsakis’ radio show "Journeys Basking in Greek Ligh" ton May 28, in a discussion centered on the history and significance of the Greek language. The episode featured songs by Haris Alexiou, Manos Loïzos, Lakis Chalkias, Mi...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light: “A Hero in slippers” | 27 May 2025
The beloved play “A Hero in Slippers” by Sakellariou and Giannakopoulos was the focus of the radio show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" hosted by Giannis Papoutsakis on May 27, inspired by its current staging at the Lychno Theatre. Actors Lefteris Eleftheriadis and Olga Mourgela spoke about the...
Heliotrope with guest Irini Dialechti Kouromichelaki | 26 May 2025
Irini Dialechti Kouromichelaki -a psychotherapist, musician, actress, and poet- was the guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the May 26th episode of "Heliotrope". She discussed her poetry collection Erimin leipeis, which explores central themes of sorrow, absence, and solitude. The episode was complemented...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light: Guest Amalia Klimopoulou | 25 May 2025
On 25 May, Giannis Papoutsakis presented a special tribute to the beloved comedies of Greek cinema’s golden age—the 1950s and ’60s—on “Journeys Basking in Greek Light”. With memorable quotes, film trivia, iconic songs, and stories behind the scenes, the episode featured actress Amalia Klimopoulou as a specia...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light with guest Avgoustinos Remoundos | 22 May 2025
Renowned actor and director Augustinos Remoundos joined Giannis Papoutsakis on May 22nd to talk about the stage production Man of God, in which he stars. The episode featured rock ballads by Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Marianne Faithfull, Cockney Rebel, and King Crimson.
Journeys Basking in Greek Light with guest Marion Anthi | 21 May 2025
Distinguished actress Marion Anthi joins Giannis Papoutsakis for a thoughtful conversation about her debut theatrical work, “Beba.” The play explores the story of a resolute woman striving to escape the confines of a harsh and oppressive society. The episode is enriched with timeless songs performed by ...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light with guest Joanna Vraka | 20 May 2025
Acclaimed actress and photographer Joanna Vraka joined Giannis Papoutsakis on the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on May 20th for a heartfelt conversation about the mission and meaning of Art in our lives.The episode was accompanied by songs from the Katsimichas brothers, Arleta, Eleni Dimou,...
Heliotrope: Tribute to the 106th anniversary of the Pontic Greek Genocide | 19 May 2025
The episode of the show "Heliotrope" with Giannis Papoutsakis is dedicated to the 106th anniversary of the Genocide of the Pontic Greeks. The program featurs poignant poetry honoring the memory of the victims, set to music by Mahler, Barber, Delerue.
Journeys Basking in Greek Light with Giannis Papoutsakis | 18 May 2025
A two-hour tribute episode to humanity, love, and kindness featuring texts and poems by Einstein, Ritsos, Seferis, Vrettakos, Livaditis, Kavvadias, and Marita Ritzi, along with songs performed by Marinella, Moscholiou, Galani, Voskopoulos, Maroudas, Parios, Arleta, Chatzis, Androulakis, Koumioti, Emfietzi,...
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” with guests Kostas Arzoglou and Katerina Haska | 15 May 2025
The acclaimed actor Kostas Arzoglou and actress Katerina Haska were guests on "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" with Giannis Papoutsakis on May 15, on the occasion of the theatrical production "Saint Nectarios: From Earth to Heaven." The program featured music by Hadjidakis, Theodorakis, Loukas Thanos,...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light with guest Angela Orfanou | 14 May 2025
The distinguished singer Angela Orfanou, known as the “Female Odysseus”—the title of her personal album—was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on May 14th. Together, they discussed her musical journeys and wanderings through the world of song.
Heliotrope: “The Cherry Orchard” by Anton Chekhov | 12 May 2025
Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard - the Russian playwright’s “swan song” - was the focus of the May 12th edition of "Heliotrope" with Giannis Papoutsakis, inspired by a recent staging of the renowned play, adapted and directed by Efi RevmatA. Two of the production’s leading actresses, Theodosia Levidi an...
Heliotrope with guests Theodosia Levidi and Vivian Stournara | 12 May 2025
”Ο βυσσινόκηπος”, το ”κύκνειο άσμα” του Άντον Τσέχωφ ήταν το θέμα των ”Ηλιοτροπίων” του Γιάννη Παπουτσάκη στις 12 Μάη, με αφορμή  μια παράσταση του σπουδαίου θεατρικού έργου του μεγάλου Ρώσου δημιουργού, σε σκηνοθεσία και διασκευή της Έφης Ρευματά. Για το έργο μίλησαν δυο από τις πρωταγωνίστριές του, η Θεοδοσία Λεβίδη και η Βίβιαν Στουρνάρα
Journeys Basking in Greek Light: Tribute to Mother’s Day | 11 May 2025
On May 11th, the show “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” with Giannis Papoutsakis presented a heartfelt two-hour tribute to Mother’s Day. The program featured moving poems by Vlachos, Markoras, Polemis, and Sperantzas, along with beloved songs dedicated to motherhood, performed by voices such as Kazan...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light with guests Persephone Pantopoulou and Betty Saranti | 08 May 2025
Director Persephone Pantopoulou and actress Betty Saranti were guests of Giannis Papoutsakis on May 8th. They spoke about the play Don’t Cry, Mermaid, a performance that moves between past and present, myth and reality — a journey that is deeply human, moving, and timely.
Nina Diakovassili on Journeys Basking In Greek Light | 06 May 2025
The president of the Club for Unesco of Arts, Letters and Sciences of Greece, Ms. Nina Diakovassili, was a guest on the show “Traveling with Greek Light” with Yiannis Papoutsakis on May 6, where she spoke about the Club’s activities.
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” tribute to Sunday | 04 May 2025
The May 4th episode of Giannis Papoutsakis’ show “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” was dedicated to Sunday—a day explored through literature, poetry, and song. With readings from Karyotakis, Hikmet, Georgousopoulos, and others, the broadcast wove together reflections on Sunday with a rich musical tapestr...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light: Tribute to May | 01 May 2025
The May Day edition of Giannis Papoutsakis' show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" was dedicated to the month of May! A celebration of May — the month of flowers and struggle — through the poetry of Ritsos, Palamas, Polemis, Skarimbas, Mavilis, and Gatsos, brought to life by the voices of Bithikotsis, Mos...