Griff's Great Australian Rail Trip
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British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones is boarding the trains of Australia to present a very modern look at the land down under. In this six-part series, Griff will criss-cross the vast continent from the west coast to the east coast, north to south, from surf beaches to dusty outback, he’ll cover thousands of miles through the heart of this great land. In 2015, Griff took a very successful train journey through Africa. Now he’s going to immerse himself in modern Australia, unravel its pioneering history, delight in its Indigenous culture, meet some of its more unique characters, and journey through its most isolated towns and spirited cities. Along the way, Griff will discover the history of the railroads, the people that operate them and the communities that rely on them - because it’s the railways that made modern Australia. This series following his journey on some of Australia’s most impressive long-distance trains - The Indian Pacific, The Spirit of the Outback, The Spirit of Queensland and the Iconic Ghan - travelling across the expansive outback and along spectacular coastlines. Each episode sees Griff embark on, or continue, an epic train journey, visiting numerous different towns or cities. This is no busman’s holiday - Griff will work on many of the trains - as conductor, driver, chef, or handyman, learning the business of Australian trains from the ground up.
Cast
Griff Rhys Jones
Director(s)
Julia Peters
Duration
6 x 60' or 6 x 30'
Genre(s)
Series, Doc Series, Lifestyle
Year of Production
2019