Griff Rhys Jones
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Slow Train Through Africa with Griff Rhys Jones (2015)
Season 1
Griff Rhys Jones explores Africa the unhurried way, as he takes to the continent’s railways to immerse himself in the joy and sometimes the frustration of travelling through a beautiful and beguiling continent, using the most romantic method of transportation. Travelling a total of 7000 miles over five journeys, he explores fascinating landscapes, encounters unforgettable wildlife and meets extraordinary people. Stunning aerial photography combines with observational travelogue to produce a fresh portrait of Africa through Griff’s experiences on and off the train. On each epic trip across five episodes, he discovers how the railway reveals a great deal about the places he travels through. Griff uses the train to get to unexpected places in deserts and forests, villages and cities, learning stories of their past and finding out how they are used today. Griff travels th
Released April 10, 2015
Episode 60 min
None+
Genres: Documentary, Family
Keywords: tmdb.africa, tmdb.railroad, mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.tv-mini-series, imdb.travel-documentary, imdb.africa, imdb.train
Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Namibia
In the first episode, Griff crosses wild terrain in Namibia, southwest Africa.
April 10, 2015, midnight
S1E2 - North Africa
In episode two, Griff begins a 1700-mile journey across North Africa in Morocco.
April 17, 2015, midnight
S1E3 - Kenya and Tanzania
In episode three, Griff attempts to zigzag his way 1200 miles through Kenya and Tanzania.
April 24, 2015, midnight
S1E4 - Zambia and Zimbabwe
In episode four, Griff takes the train through Zambia and Zimbabwe, via one of the natural wonders of the world, the Victoria Falls.
May 1, 2015, midnight
S1E5 - South Africa
In episode five, the last of Griff’s epic adventures through Africa by train, he crosses a thousand miles of South Africa, reaching the most southerly passenger railway station on the continent.
May 8, 2015, midnight
Network: ITV1
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 60 min.
Released: April 10, 2015
Last Air Date: May 8, 2015, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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