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Slow Train Through Africa with Griff Rhys Jones

Slow Train Through Africa with Griff Rhys Jones

2015•1h 0m•6.0/10
FamilyDocumentary

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6.0/10(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

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Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

April 10, 2015

Last Aired

May 8, 2015

Networks

ITV1

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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
Namibia
E1
Namibia
Air date: 2015-04-10
In the first episode, Griff crosses wild terrain in Namibia, southwest Africa.
North Africa
E2
North Africa
Air date: 2015-04-17
In episode two, Griff begins a 1700-mile journey across North Africa in Morocco.
Kenya and Tanzania
E3
Kenya and Tanzania
Air date: 2015-04-24
In episode three, Griff attempts to zigzag his way 1200 miles through Kenya and Tanzania.
Zambia and Zimbabwe
E4
Zambia and Zimbabwe
Air date: 2015-05-01
In episode four, Griff takes the train through Zambia and Zimbabwe, via one of the natural wonders of the world, the Victoria Falls.
South Africa
E5
South Africa
Air date: 2015-05-08
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.

Cast

Griff Rhys Jones

Griff Rhys Jones

Himself - Presenter

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