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Rivers with Griff Rhys Jones

Rivers with Griff Rhys Jones

Actor and comedian Griff Rhys Jones sets out on an adventure to explore how rivers have influenced, nurtured and powered our lives throughout history.

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StatusEnded
Original NameRivers with Griff Rhys Jones
First Air DateJuly 26, 2009
Last Air DateAugust 23, 2009
Seasons1
Episodes5
Episode Runtime1h 0min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited Kingdom
Production CompaniesModern Television
NetworksBBC One
East
S01E05

East

The actor journeys along the waterways of East Anglia, where he experiences a traditional way of living that survives in the man-made ditches of the Fens. He also revisits the romantic sailing boats of his childhood on the Norfolk Broads, before travelling along the Stour. Finally, he examines how the conflicting interests of farmers, anglers, canoeists, naturalists and industries can be reconciled to ensure the future of the nation's rivers

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