Think you know the US Deep South – the hot nights, the plantation mansions, the hanging moss, the ‘gators, the jazz and delta blues, red necks, strange fruit, Dixie, cotton, Nashville, Memphis, the Mississippi, the Bible Belt???
There are more stories about the American South than any other part of the US - and Griff Rhys Jones is hell bent on telling the best of them. Wry, funny, and always entertaining, Griff’s Great American South stares down the cliches and explores America’s secret heart.
EPISODE 1: CHARLESTON - THE OLD SOUTH
Griff explores Charleston’s charm, Civil War history, and the legacy of slavery that shaped the Old South.
EPISODE 2: ATLANTA & DAHLONEGA - THE NEW SOUTH
Griff finds modern Atlanta’s bold energy, then heads to the Appalachians for bluegrass and gold rush tales.
EPISODE 3: CHATTANOOGA & NASHVILLE - THE SOLID SOUTH
Griff explores Tennessee's river power, atomic secrets, and Nashville’s country music scene.
EPISODE 4: MEMPHIS - THE MUDDY SOUTH
Griff hits Memphis to trace the roots of blues, soul, and rock'n'roll on the banks of the Mississippi.
EPISODE 5: BIRMINGHAM - THE DEEP SOUTH
In the Deep South, Griff uncovers Alabama’s gritty past and surprising high-tech future.
EPISODE 6: NEW ORLEANS - THE EXOTIC SOUTH
Griff dives into New Orleans' rich culture, jazz roots, vibrant food, and laid-back Southern soul.