Tune in to Griff's Great Australian Rail Trip - Brisbane to Cairns on ABC Australia tonight! British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones is boarding the trains of Australia to present a very modern look at the land down under. Comedian Griff Rhys Jones will film a new ABC factual series Griff Off the Rails: Down Under exploring Australian landscape through its railways. 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"We went to the Super Pit [gold mine in Kalgoorlie] and Griff got to go in one of the big machines that carve out the earth, so that was absolutely incredible," she said. 4.8 out of 5 stars 14. 4 x 50′ Travel Adventure Series. On the right track for a tourism boost?Tourism Australia managing director John O'Sullivan said programs like this series were "really powerful in exposing a different part of the tourism story to a key international market". British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones hops on some of Australia's most impressive long distance trains, travelling across the expansive outback and along spectacular coastlines. British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones hops on some of Australia's most impressive long distance trains, travelling across the expansive outback and along spectacular coastlines. Griff Rhys Jones is filming a new documentary about great Australian railways. Forget the Trans-Siberian – Griff Rhys Jones tackles the Trans-Australian Railway The Trans-Australia Railway spans over 1,000 miles, from Sydney to Perth Credit: Andrew Gregory / … The epic railway expedition through Queensland has been featured on ABC, catch up with earlier episodes of ‘Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip’ on iview. British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones is boarding the trains of Australia to present a very modern look at the land down under. Essential Media Group (EMG) is to produce a six-part factual TV series shooting in Australia starring British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones.. Griff Off the Rails: Down Under (6 x 60’), will feature the host exploring the Australian landscape through its iconic railways. £11.49 Great Railway Journeys of the World [DVD] 3.8 out of 5 stars 43. British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones is boarding the trains of Australia to present a very modern look at the land down under. English . The comedian and presenter is exploring the country by rail, visiting everything from isolated towns to bustling cities, as he learns more about Oz’s history and its contemporary culture. Having ticked off his Kiwi bucket list, the Welsh actor and railway enthusiast boards the Indian Pacific from Perth to Kalgoorlie. "People love stories about Australia because there are such great people and it's a great land, so I think it's going to be very successful," she said. Griff Rhys Jones travelled on The Canadian from Toronto to Vancouver, stopping at Jasper. Griff’s Great Australian Adventure 8.30pm, ITV . In this six-part series, Griff will criss-cross the vast continent from the west coast to the east coast, north to south, from surf beaches to dusty outback, he’ll cover thousands of miles through the heart of this great land. The Australian Outback will be put on show in a new documentary series staring British comedian, Griff Rhys Jones. Includes investments, loans and grants. The comedian and presenter is exploring the country by rail, visiting everything from isolated towns to bustling cities, as he learns more about Oz’s history and its contemporary culture. British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones jumps aboard the Spirit of Queensland and Kuranda Scenic Railway. Rhys Jones previously fronted the travelogue Slow Train Through Africa with Griff Rhys Jones. About Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. DVD. By Griff Rhys Jones 18 November 2020 • 11:52am Many smaller towns only exist because the railway went there. British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones is boarding the trains of Australia to present a very modern look at the land down under. ", [b] Photo:[/b] Jones visited Kalgoorlie's Super Pit gold mine. (Flickr: Simon Yeo), Peters said the new series was prompted by Jones's fascination with Australia's longest train journey, the Indian Pacific. "He was just hooked on that idea so it was a good excuse for him to come back here and really look at Australia, Australians and our rail system of course. Comedian, actor and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones continues his journey Down Under. Great Australian Railway Journeys. With Eddie Perfect’s wickedly cheeky Tourism Australia jingle on hold due to the bushfires, here’s a bit of soft marketing of our wide open spaces (and quokkas), courtesy of Griff Rhys Jones. Keywords: australia, travel, railroad, train trip Griff's Great Australian Rail Trip Trailer Su Doan 320 In this six-part series, Griff will criss-cross the vast continent from the west coast to the east coast, north to south, from surf beaches to dusty outback, he’ll cover thousands of miles through the heart of this great land. Watch Trailer. DVD. Is this your listing? British comedian Griff Rhys Jones will explore Australia via its network of railways in a new travel series “Griff Off the Rails: Down Under.” Rhys Jones will travel through the country, discovering the origins of the railroads, the stories of the people who operate them and the communities that rely on them. ", This article first appeared on www.abc.net.au. Maryborough resident Edith Rees with a copy of the letter she sent to Griff Rhys Jones about his comments about Maryborough on his Great Australian Rail Trip show.Photo: Alistair Brightman . Rhys Jones will travel through the country, discovering the origins of the railroads, the stories of the people who operate them and the communities that rely on them. "[I believe it will bring a tourism boost] especially in somewhere like Karratha because it's absolutely beautiful," she said. DVD. Latest Episodes on ABC . British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones hops on some of Australia’s most impressive long distance trains, travelling across the expansive outback and along spectacular coastlines. Episode 103 ... British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones is boarding the trains of Australia to present a very modern look at the land down under. [b] Photo:[/b] The doco will also showcase the landscape and the communities around the railways. Excludes Producer Offset and Producer Equity Program. English . DVD. British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones is packing his bags, pulling on his hiking boots, and heading out into the wilds to explore New Zealand – from the top of the North Island to the bottom of the South Island. British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones boards the trains of Australia to present a modern look at the land down under. He said the journey should be high on people's wish-lists. "But increasingly now we're also trying to promote particularly The Ghan into China," he said. New six-part travelogue. The epic railway expedition through Queensland has been featured on ABC, catch up with earlier episodes of ‘Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip’ on iview. The three-hour broadcast of The Ghan had an average audience of 600,000 last year, according to SBS. "On one side, you've got mining and these incredible trains winding their way through the landscape and on the other side you've got this strong Indigenous culture and the national parks. Griff's Great Australian Rail Trip 2019 Documentary | 6 x 50mins | Completed. Comedian Griff Rhys Jones will film a new ABC factual series Griff Off the Rails: Down Under exploring Australian landscape through its railways. ABC, 9.40pm "Come with me to explore an astonishing continent," declares comic and travel host Griff Rhys Jones … In this six-part series, Griff will criss-cross the vast continent from the west coast to the east coast, north to south, from surf beaches to dusty outback, he'll cover thousands of miles through the heart of this great land. This week, he … Griff Rhys Jones tumbles into the humid tropics of Darwin in an historic bi-plane before riding the iconic Ghan North to South and arriving in Australia's dry red centre. In this six-part series, Griff will criss-cross the vast continent from the west coast to the east coast, north to south, from surf beaches to dusty outback, he’ll cover thousands of miles through the heart of this great land. The Australian Outback will be put on show in a new documentary series staring British comedian, Griff Rhys Jones. Prices for a Sleeper Plus Cabin for one or two people start at $2,122pp (£1,234). Griff’s Great Australian Adventure, 8pm, ITV. British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones is boarding the trains of Australia to present a very modern look at the land down under. Griff Rhys Jones is to explore the Australian landscape by rail in a new travel series to air on Australian broadcaster ABC. Shortly this will also incorporate project-specific market and festival support provided by Screen Australia since its inception in July 2008. "Regional Australia is really important for the international visitor economy, with 46 cents in every dollar being spent in regional locations," he said. British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones is boarding the trains of Australia to present a very modern look at the land down under. Griff's Great Australian Rail Trip - Episode 102. Mr O'Sullivan said Australia's rail routes were popular with visitors from the United Kingdom, other European markets and the United States. This show is broadcast on the ABC. Griff's Great Australian Adventure Catch up on the ITV Hub Griff Rhys Jones embarks on an epic adventure across Australia, taking in this majestic country's sights, wildlife and people. Series 1 Episodes - 9 x 30' More. British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones is packing his bags, pulling on his hiking boots, and heading out into the wilds to explore New Zealand – from the top of the North Island to the bottom of the South Island. Episode 102 Griff's Great Australian Trip - Episode 103. "The average Australian would not have the access to the type of behind-the-scenes stories we'd be doing.". The series has been acquired by ABC TV in Australia. £5.99 Next page. 7.30 – 23 October 2020 – 23/10/2020 – Friday – ABC. Project-specific support provided through Screen Australia's P&A Program only. British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones is boarding the trains of Australia to present a very modern look at the land down under. In this six-part series, Griff will criss-cross the vast continent from the west coast to the east coast, north to south, from surf beaches to dusty outback, he'll cover thousands of miles through the heart of this great land. Published: 7 Mar 2019 Griff’s Great Australian Adventure (STV, 8pm) GRIFF Rhys Jones’s Australian adventure was cut slightly short earlier this year due to schedule changes, but now he’s back to resume it. The 6 part series by Essential Media follows Rhys Jones as he discovers the origins of the railroads, the stories of the people who operate them and the communities that rely on them. (Supplied: Essential Media). Rhys Jones previously fronted the travelogue Slow Train Through Africa with Griff Rhys Jones. British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones hops on some of Australia’s most impressive long distance trains, travelling across the expansive outback and along spectacular coastlines. Griff's Great Australian Rail Trip. The six-part series Griff Off the Rails: Down Under is being made for the ABC network down under. British comedian Griff Rhys Jones will explore Australia via its network of railways in a new travel series “Griff Off the Rails: Down Under.” Rhys Jones will travel through the country, discovering the origins of the railroads, the stories of the people who operate them and the communities that rely on them. Gen time: 0.8295s | RAM: 6.51kb. Some of them have ceased to because the railway no longer does Credit : Getty Project-specific support provided by Screen Australia's development programs since the agency's inception in July 2008. He starred in a number of television series with his comedy partner, Mel Smith. Rhys Jones will travel through the country, discovering the origins of the railroads, the stories of the people who operate … Jones is best known for Not The Nine O'Clock News but has also established himself as a travel presenter with programs like Three Men in a Boat and Slow Train Through Africa. British comedian Griff Rhys Jones will explore Australia via its network of railways in a new travel series “Griff Off the Rails: Down Under.” Rhys Jones will travel through the country, discovering the origins of the railroads, the stories of the people who operate them and the communities that rely on them. Latest Episodes on ABC . Griff Rhys Jones started his train journey Down Under back in March when the first half of the series was unexpectedly slipped into the schedules after RT went to press. Project-specific support provided by Screen Australia's production investment programs since the agency's inception in July 2008. 7.30 – 11 December 2020 – 11/12/2020 – Friday – ABC. The comic-turned-traveller said: ‘"It’s great to be back in Australia. British comedian Griff Rhys Jones hops on some of Australia’s most impressive long distance trains, travelling across the expansive outback and along spectacular coastlines. (Supplied: Essential Media), [b] Photo:[/b] Jones with members of the WA School of Mines' Wombats mining team. For film and TV DVD new releases, CD’s, audiobooks, World Cinema, Nordic Noir, Westerns, sci-fi, vintage British classics and box sets, visit Simply Home Entertainment. Published: 7 Mar 2019 British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones is boarding the trains of Australia to present a very modern look at the land down under. "Then we went out with an actual prospector into his patch and did the old-fashioned looking for gold.". British comedian Griff Rhys Jones will take viewers on a journey through Australia's scenic rail routes in a new six-part documentary series. Product details. Episodes - 6 x 60' / 6 x 30' More. About Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. The comments are property of their posters, all the rest is © 2003-2021 Interactive Omnimedia Pty Ltd. You can syndicate our news using one of the RSS feeds. British comedian Griff Rhys Jones will explore Australia via its network of railways in a new travel series "Griff Off the Rails: Down Under." Synopsis & Credits. British comedian Griff Rhys Jones explore Australia via its network of railways in this new travel series. About Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. Peters said the Griff series had also been secured by ITV in the UK and sales through the international distributor were "really going well". (Supplied: Essential Media). British comedian Griff Rhys Jones will take viewers on a journey through Australia's scenic rail routes in a new six-part documentary series. In this six-part series, Griff will criss-cross the vast continent from the west coast to the east coast, north to south, from surf beaches to dusty outback, he’ll cover thousands of miles through the heart of this great land. This show is broadcast on the ABC. With Eddie Perfect’s wickedly cheeky Tourism Australia jingle on hold due to the bushfires, here’s a bit of soft marketing of our wide open spaces (and quokkas), courtesy of Griff Rhys Jones. Series producer and director Julia Peters said the television program would also focus on the landscape and the regional communities around the railways. £16.99 Michael Palin's Great Railway Journeys - BBC Series [1993] [DVD] Michael Palin. Grid; List; Programming Wrap 2020: SBS. Comedian Griff Rhys Jones boarded The Canadian, which travels from Toronto to Vancouver - a distance of nearly 3,000 miles. The Ghan had an average audience of 600,000 last year, according to SBS. His new series will take eight weeks to film, starting this month.. 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