Griff Across the Alps: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Griff Rhys Jones takes on one of the world's most celebrated mountain ranges by train as he explores from Slovenia to France, uncovering how the Alps have shaped Europe's history, wars, trade, and communities. From Hannibal's famous elephant crossing in 218 BC, to Napoleon's Alpine campaigns, pilgrim trails, medieval traders, and WWII Escape Routes, The Alps have played a pivotal role in some of humanities greatest historical moments and influenced the spread and survival of culture for centuries.

Starting with the Alp's eastern end at the stunning Lake Bled and ending on the Mediterranean beaches of Nice in France, Griff will burrow deep into hidden war tunnels, gorge at world-famous cheese caves, scale death-defying ferrata climbs, and mingle with the people and stories of forgotten villages tucked away off the beaten path.

Series details

• Title: Griff Across the Alps
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Adventure, Travel
• Premiere date: 2026-10-31
• Status in TVmaze: In Development
• Network listed by TVmaze: Channel 4
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 95143

Cast and credited roles

• Griff Rhys Jones — Griff Rhys Jones

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-10-31; final listed air date 2026-12-05; episode order: 6.

Source and licence

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