Slow Train Through Africa with Griff Rhys Jones Season 1

April. 10,2015
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7.4
| Documentary Family

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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Slow Train Through Africa with Griff Rhys Jones Season 1 Full Episode Guide

Episode 5 - South Africa
First Aired: May. 08,2015

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.

Episode 4 - Zambia and Zimbabwe
First Aired: May. 01,2015

In episode four, Griff takes the train through Zambia and Zimbabwe, via one of the natural wonders of the world, the Victoria Falls.

Episode 3 - Kenya and Tanzania
First Aired: April. 24,2015

In episode three, Griff attempts to zigzag his way 1200 miles through Kenya and Tanzania.

Episode 2 - North Africa
First Aired: April. 17,2015

In episode two, Griff begins a 1700-mile journey across North Africa in Morocco.

Episode 1 - Namibia
First Aired: April. 10,2015

In the first episode, Griff crosses wild terrain in Namibia, southwest Africa.

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