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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.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
I cannot but agree with all the other reviews. It is a joy to watch the series of really splendid landscape portraits. The presenter may be a bit chatty at times, too much of a media chap, and the background music at times turns into background noise, i.e. it gets too loud, but it provides great viewing altogether. The picture quality is excellent!
56 of 59 people found the following review helpful
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There was not a single dull moment throughout Griffs beautiful series and certain episodes really stood out as programmes of real interest.
The episode on the Pennines was of rare quality,naturally it was difficult to include everything on such a huge area of land stretching from County Durham to the foothills of Derbyshire but its clear that his source material and advisors did a superb job.
His comments on less than half an hour away were people who had never seen a mountain let alone walk them was quite thought provoking.
Here was a series of programmes that made you want to visit these gorgeous areas with the programme on the Scottish Highlands particulary memorable.
Many of us have never visited the wilder parts of the United Kingdom but what Griff chose to show us was very revealing almost inviting us to come and enjoy the countryside ourselves.
An episode to please everyone and its a pleasant surprise to see that this superb dvd set is available even before the series had finished.
Living here in the foothills of Snowdonia i was tempted to book accomodation in Scotland having seen his profile on the Highlands.
Yes you can read the many books produced highlighting The Lakes or Scotland but they do not reveal the true nature of those wild areas as a programme such as this one can.
How could somebody do justice to such diverse areas as the Lakes,the Highlands,the Pennines and Snowdonia in such short space of time speaks volumes of this lovely series.
Even if you are not the outdoor type you couldnot denie this series was superb and for those who missed it or want to see it again (me included) then the dvd set is something you will want to see again and again because this was quality television.
The episode on the Pennines was of rare quality,naturally it was difficult to include everything on such a huge area of land stretching from County Durham to the foothills of Derbyshire but its clear that his source material and advisors did a superb job.
His comments on less than half an hour away were people who had never seen a mountain let alone walk them was quite thought provoking.
Here was a series of programmes that made you want to visit these gorgeous areas with the programme on the Scottish Highlands particulary memorable.
Many of us have never visited the wilder parts of the United Kingdom but what Griff chose to show us was very revealing almost inviting us to come and enjoy the countryside ourselves.
An episode to please everyone and its a pleasant surprise to see that this superb dvd set is available even before the series had finished.
Living here in the foothills of Snowdonia i was tempted to book accomodation in Scotland having seen his profile on the Highlands.
Yes you can read the many books produced highlighting The Lakes or Scotland but they do not reveal the true nature of those wild areas as a programme such as this one can.
How could somebody do justice to such diverse areas as the Lakes,the Highlands,the Pennines and Snowdonia in such short space of time speaks volumes of this lovely series.
Even if you are not the outdoor type you couldnot denie this series was superb and for those who missed it or want to see it again (me included) then the dvd set is something you will want to see again and again because this was quality television.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Well, after seeing just the commercial, i immediately wanted to buy the whole lot!
Its really interesting, and Griff adds his edge of entertainment along the way as he explored the diverse ladscapes of the mountains!
Well worth watching... and re-watching!
Its really interesting, and Griff adds his edge of entertainment along the way as he explored the diverse ladscapes of the mountains!
Well worth watching... and re-watching!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Oh for the hills.
loved both dvd's, an ideal motovational tool to encourage you to get out of the armchair and back into the hills.
Published 10 days ago by P. J. Holmes
Inspirational
Griff's chatty style makes this easy viewing. For any walker or lover of the outdoors it is also truly inspirational. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Tony Dickin
Mountain - as climbed by Griff Rhys Jones
I loved this TV series, as always enjoy seeing the wonderful mountain scenery of the British Isles. Griff Rhys Jones is an amusing fellow, but he tackles his exploration of these... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mary Bolton
Good but too much yapping
I love walking in the mountains and love reading about it when I'm not there....loved this series first time round so ordered it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jean Louise Finch
Griff Rhys Jones
Anything Griff Rhys Jones does is well worth watching again. This was an excellent TV series but we are enjoying seeing it again at our leisure. Read more
Published 6 months ago by S. M. Pettit
Mountain - More than climbing..
I purchased this DVD as I was climbing the 'Three Peaks', Scafell Pike in the Lake District, Snowdon in Snowdonia North Wales and Ben Nevis And Scotland. Read more
Published on 24 April 2010 by John Bullard
Good series
Good series especially for the novice hiker who wants to get into hiking for the first time,explains what u need and where to start which is very useful
Published on 27 Aug 2009 by Desmond Mccabe
Mountain - With Griff Rhys Jones
I was very pleased with this DVD. I was unable to get it here in Australia so was very happy to have got it from you. Read more
Published on 9 Jun 2009 by Mrs. Lorraine Crosby
Mountain with Griff Rhys Jones
Enjoyable romp through Britains mountainous areas with a very affable and mildly eccentric individual who it would be difficult not to like. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2009 by Mr. P. J. C. Ankers
Gorgeous to look at but not a lot more
I'm not sure that this series really stands repeated viewing. Griff Rhys Jones is an entertaining chap and the landscape of Britain's high places is stunning, but the repeated... Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2007 by Rowena Hoseason
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