Griff's Great Britain
Season 1
Britain is home to a huge variety of landscapes, and its these that take center stage in this 8 part series as Griff Rhys Jones investigates how they have dictated different ways of living, working and playing across the entire country.
Where to Watch Griff's Great Britain • Season 1
8 Episodes
- South Downs
E1South DownsIn tonight’s opening episode, Griff explores the stunningly beautiful South Downs in Sussex. In search of what makes this landscape so special, Griff takes in a bird’s eye view from the air and a biker’s view from the ground – and along the way attempts to get to know one of the region’s woolliest inhabitants. - Suffolk/Essex Estuaries
E2Suffolk/Essex EstuariesGriff explores the picturesque estuaries of Suffolk and Essex in the second part of his journey through the landscape. Amongst his challenges are attempting to eat a Colchester Native and helping to build a replica of the Mayflower - and along the way enjoying the beauty of 'Haywain' country. - Scottish Highlands
E3Scottish HighlandsIn the third episode of his new series, Griff explores the spectacularly beautiful Scottish Highlands. In search of Britain’s second largest bird of prey, he travels through this extraordinary and ancient landscape in a variety of ways – but will he be able to track down the rare golden eagle? - Dartmoor
E4DartmoorGriff explores the pleasures and perils of the largest and wildest area of open country in the south of England. Dartmoor National Park, land of ancient woodlands, high granite tors and vast tracts of rolling moorland – and, as he discovers, churches, cream teas, llamas and legends. - North Yorkshire Coast
E5North Yorkshire CoastThis week Griff visits a unique stretch of the British coastline, beginning in the historic town of Scarborough. From the world’s oldest seaside resort to some ghostly adventures further along the North Yorkshire coast in the picturesque port of Whitby – Griff has his hands full exploring our passion for being beside the sea. - Lake District
E6Lake DistrictThis week finds Griff exploring the dramatic and beautiful landscape of the Lake District. Along the way he meets the man who made the longest Cumberland Sausage in the world, attempts to speed along the steepest road in Britain and crosses the terrifying Infinity Bridge - but can he break the record for the slowest water ski in history? - Welsh/Shropshire Borders
E8Welsh/Shropshire BordersIn this episode Griff travels to the beautiful borderlands of the Shropshire countryside. He takes to the air to survey the landscape in all its glory before descending to fulfil his final challenge. From medieval Ludlow to the engineering marvel that is Chirk Aqueduct; Little Switzerland to Llangollen Canal – Griff explores them all in his attempt to ‘catch a dragon’.
