With names like Snowdon Ben Nevis or Scarfell Pike Britain 's high places are at once romantic and rooted in the nation's sense of identity. In Mountains Griff Rhys Jones brings their stories to life. Travelling the length of the UK by journeying across the rooftops of Britain Griff Rhys Jones explores some of the most arduous and roughest mountain landscapes. It is a journey that takes him from the remotest areas of Northern Scotland to the wilds of Dartmoor in the South West including some of Britain's most beautiful rugged and fascinating locations. Along the way... he also reveals how these dramatic terrains came into existence. While Griff experiences the flora and fauna the breath-taking landscapes and stunning seasonal shifts he meets the undiscovered mountain communities and the real people who inhabit Britain's highlands: shepherds mountain rescue teams scientists farmers and artists - they deliver a real understanding and passion for the raw natural beauty that has fascinated us for centuries. Griff also brings to life the history of epic battles communities and famous people connected with the places visited. This magnificent BBC series is Griff Rhys Jones' labour of love a personal journey of discovery and a lasting testament to some of the most exciting unique and treasured parts of Britain. [show more]
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BBC documentary in which comedian and 'mountain virgin' Griff Rhys-Jones journeys to the rooftops of Britain, visiting all the country's highest mountains. He meets the experts who live and work in these landscapes and explores the history and legends of the places he explores. Episodes are: 'North West Highlands', 'The Lakes', 'Central Scotland', 'The Pennines' and 'Snowdonia'.
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