An Evening with Griff Rhys Jones
In this video, join Griff Rhys Jones as he reflects on a remarkable life in the spotlight. From his early days in Not the Nine O’Clock News to acclaimed travel documentaries and his passionate advocacy for heritage and the environment, Griff shares stories from a career filled with laughter, creativity and adventure.
With his trademark wit and warmth, he looks back on unforgettable moments from stage and screen, and talks about the journeys and passions that have shaped him along the way. A candid, entertaining and insightful conversation with one of Britain’s most versatile and beloved performers.
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About the Speakers
Saeed Khan
Saeed Khan is a cultural historian and commentator based at Wayne State University in Detroit, where he teaches in the departments of History and Global Studies. His academic expertise includes Islamic and Middle Eastern history, Islamic political thought, and transnational identities. Alongside his academic work, he is a frequent analyst for international media outlets. Saeed is the founder of the Center for the Study of Trans-Atlantic Diasporas, a policy institute focused on ethnic and immigrant communities in North America and Europe.
Griff Rhys Jones
Celebrated Welsh actor, comedian, writer, and television presenter Griff Rhys Jones rose to fame in the early 1980s, alongside Mel Smith in iconic BBC sketch shows Not the Nine O’Clock News. He also co-founded Talkback Productions, later the influential company Modern Television . In 2004 Griff Rhys Jones was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters for his outstanding contributions to television and film comedy, the theatre.
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