Best TV Tonight: Griff's Great American South

Tonight at 9.10pm on Channel 4, Griff's Great American South.
How well do you really know the Deep South? From the legendary sounds of Nashville and Memphis to the rich flavors and vibrant cultures of New Orleans and Atlanta, the American South is brimming with more stories than anywhere else in the country—and Griff Rhys Jones is on a mission to uncover the very best.
Griff’s Great American South is witty, heartfelt, and always entertaining, peeling back the layers of history to reveal the soul of America.
In this first episode, Griff kicks off his journey in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he takes to the water and uncovers some unexpected history—including the vast network of 1930s dams that played a part in the development of the atomic bomb.
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Then it's on to Nashville, where music fills the streets and every corner hosts a live band. A surprise encounter with the reigning World Boot Scootin' Champion (a fellow Welshman!) proves that Nashville gives Vegas a run for its money in sheer spectacle and energy.
Watch or stream tonight at 9.10pm.