Griff's Great American South
Griff's Great American South is a TV show on Channel 4. From Nashville to New Orleans, comedian Griff Rhys Jones goes on an epic road trip across the US Deep South, exploring America’s secret heart and busting the clichés with his trademark wit and warmth. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 6 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in September 2025.
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Charleston: On the final leg of his epic US road trip, Griff Rhys Jones explores Charleston's charm, Civil War stories and a troubled history that has given way to a great city. (Ep6)
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1:00:00New Orleans: On the penultimate pitstop of his epic US road trip, Griff Rhys Jones takes it easy in The Big Easy - the home of jazz, unique cuisine and laidback southern soul. (Ep5)
55:00Memphis: Griff Rhys Jones continues his US road trip in mighty Memphis, as he traces the roots of blues, soul and rock 'n' roll, from BB King to Elvis Presley, along the Mississippi. (Ep4)
1:05:00Birmingham: Griff Rhys Jones continues his US road trip in Alabama, the real Deep South. In Birmingham, he unearths English roots, a gritty past and a surprisingly high-tech future. (Ep3)
1:00:00Atlanta & Dahlonega: Griff Rhys Jones continues his US road trip in Georgia, basking in Atlanta's bold energy, before heading into the Appalachians for Bluegrass and gold rush tales. (Ep2)
1:00:00Chattanooga & Nashville: Griff Rhys Jones explores America's secret heart on a road trip across the Deep South, starting with Tennessee's atomic surprises and musical heritage. (Ep1)