Original title
Mountain
Released
7/29/2007
Origin country
GB
Genre
Documentary
Status
Ended
Number of seasons
1
Number of episodes
5
Mountain is a British television series written and presented by Griff Rhys Jones that was originally broadcast 29 July–26 August 2007 on BBC One. The five programmes follow Rhys Jones as he traverses the mountains of Great Britain, from Wales to the Northern Highlands of Scotland. He also looks at the effect mountains have on the people who live near them, and vice versa. The series is an IWC Media production for BBC Scotland. Part of themed season by the BBC entitled 'Ultimate Outdoors', Mountain was produced by Ian MacMillan; the executive producers were Richard Klein and Andrea Miller, and Hamish Barbour. The music was composed by Malcolm Lindsay.
Griff starts his mountainous tour of Great Britain in the formidable Highlands of North West Scotland. This bleak and beautiful region is one of the most remote areas of Great Britain. Follow in his footsteps and find out more about the peaks and the people he encounters.
This week Griff explores the Lake District and finds out how the mountains inspired some of our greatest artists. Follow in his footsteps and find out more about the peaks and the people he encounters.
This week Griff arrives in the majestic Central Highlands of Scotland. He finds time to scale the highest peak in Great Britain and go dog-sledding with huskies in the Cairngorms. Follow in his footsteps and find out more about the peaks and the people he encounters.
This week Griff scales the backbone of England – the mighty Pennines! He explores the unique landscape and the rich history of this impressive mountain range. Follow in his footsteps and find out more about the peaks and the people he encounters.
Griff ends his journey around the mountains of Great Britain in the magnificent Snowdonia National Park. Follow in his footsteps and find out more about the peaks and the people he encounters.
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