Description
On five great rail adventures, Griff Rhys Jones explores Africa, home to astonishing wildlife, mighty rivers, the driest deserts and a billion people.
This unforgettable journey takes Griff from the coastal plains of Morocco in North Africa, through the great deserts of Egypt and Sudan in East Africa, down through the savannahs of Kenya and Tanzania, across to the vast forests of Zambia and, finally, to the southernmost tip of prosperous South Africa. Often running alongside the famous River Nile, the world’s longest river, Griff highlights incredible landscapes and introduces us to some remarkable people.
Progress isn’t always smooth as he contends with closed borders and missed trains. He takes it all in good humour and revels in this amazing trip of a lifetime. Africa truly is like nowhere else on earth.
Additional Information
Ratings:
- Reached nearly 12 million viewers across its run on ITV (main slot 9 pm Fridays)
Reviews:
"..an hour of quietly entertaining TV that makes you want to follow in his footsteps. Good value."
The Observer
"...paints a vivid and compelling portrait of this eclectic continent"
Daily Mail
"It’s just the sort of programme you have come to expect from Rhys Jones – jovial, anecdotal, informative."
The Times
"...a welcome addition to the Wry Comedic Travelogue genre."
The Guardian