Rob Brydon, best known for his roles in Gavin and Stacey and Would I Lie To You?, is trading in his usual haunts for the heartland of American country music in a new BBC Two series.
Here’s the Lowdown: The three-part series, titled Rob Brydon’s Honky Tonk Road Trip, will see the Welsh comedian travel across the Southern United States. He’ll visit iconic locations like Nashville, Kentucky, and Tennessee, exploring the origins and culture of country music. Brydon will meet with famous faces and locals, and get involved in local life.
What This Means Now: This is a chance for Brydon to show a different side of himself, exploring a personal passion. He states he has “always loved country music”. The show taps into the current resurgence of interest in the genre.
The Bigger Picture: The series looks to provide an entertaining and informative look at a distinctly American musical tradition, through the eyes of a British personality. It follows a familiar travelogue format but focuses specifically on the world of country music, which could set it apart from other celebrity travel shows, and could provide some interesting insights on the genre.
