Rivers with Griff Rhys Jones

Latest Episodes

• Season 1 Episode 5: East

  The actor journeys along the waterways of East Anglia, where he experiences a traditional way of living that survives in the man-made ditches of the Fens. He also revisits the romantic sailing boats of his childhood on the Norfolk Broads, before travelling along the Stour. Finally, he examines how the conflicting interests of farmers, anglers, canoeists, naturalists and industries can be reconciled to ensure the future of the nation's rivers

• Season 1 Episode 4: Lea

  The comedian explores the relationship between cities and rivers when he travels to London, examining how the Lee has played a vital role in the city's history, and discovering the balance between waste leaving a town and the water coming in. Griff also meets the community in Essex that grows Sicilian cucumbers, sails a gunpowder boat and trains with a team of veteran rowers

• Season 1 Episode 3: West

  The actor and comedian explores the waterways of the west of Great Britain. He follows the Severn from its source in the Welsh hills as far as Worcester, where he joins the Wye before embarking on a final surge to the sea. Along the way, he bog snorkels, meets Druids and sleeps in a cave. Griff also examines how rivers have nurtured and provided for mankind for thousands of years, supplying drinking water as well as the iron ore used in the Industrial Revolution