Rob Brydon's Honky Tonk Road Trip

Country music is exploding in popularity in Britain and music fan Rob Brydon, who once topped the charts with his own take on a country classic (Barry) Islands in the Stream, with Gavin and Stacey co-star Ruth Jones, is hitting the road on a round trip of America's southern states in search of the people, places and culture where country music roots run deep. He'll be meeting the stars, hanging out with locals and immersing himself in the way of life.

It's an entertaining, fascinating and laughter filled exploration of country music, past and present, during which Rob discovers its origins, the secrets to its longevity and what led to its recent global explosion all set against the epic backdrop of the American south.

Show Info

Web channel: United Kingdom BBC iPlayer (2025 - now)
Average Runtime: 59 minutes
Status: To Be Determined
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: MusicTravel
Episodes ordered: 3 episodes

Official site: www.bbc.co.uk

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Episode 3

Episode 1x03; Oct 5, 2025

In the final leg of his journey through the southern states of America, Rob Brydon explores the rich, often-overlooked influence of black musicians on the history of country music during the genre's 100th anniversary year.In Alabama, he meets soulful

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x03: Episode 3Oct 5, 2025
1x02: Episode 2Oct 5, 2025
1x01: Episode 1Oct 5, 2025
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