The Mighty Mississippi with Nick Knowles saw the affable host go on another extraordinary adventure as he travelled the length of the Mississippi River from Minneapolis in the north all the way south to New Orleans.
The two-parter kicked off in Minneapolis, where Nick delved into some tasty Native American cuisine at a restaurant that had been fully booked since it opened two years ago.
He also had a go at water skiing and teamed up with a water-ski display team with hilarious results and became an anaesthetist to conserve the American paddlefish, a species that’s older than the dinosaurs.
Nick gained an insight into the lives of the enslaved people along the Mississippi and learned about the Civil Rights Movement, as well as visiting the studio in New Orleans where Elvis kick-started his career.
There was also a surprise in store as Nick prepared to spectate at a Major League Baseball game in St Louis.
Here’s everything we know about The Mighty Mississippi with Nick Knowles…
The Mighty Mississippi with Nick Knowles release date
The Mighty Mississippi with Nick Knowles started on Thursday, February 29 at 9pm on Channel 5. The second episode aired on Friday, March 1 at 9pm on Channel 5.
Both episodes are available to watch now on Channel 5 streaming.
The Mighty Mississippi with Nick Knowles episode guide
Episode one: Nick’s journey started with a helicopter ride along the northernmost stretch of the river, then he headed south along the Great River Road, swapping his pick-up for a Harley-Davidson along the way. Stopping at Mark Twain’s birth town of Hannibal, Nick got a sobering insight into the real lives of enslaved people along the Mississippi.
Episode two: In Memphis, Nick got the opportunity to record a song in the very studios where Elvis began his career. In Jackson, he uncovered some shocking truths about the Civil Rights Movement and visited the home of Medgar Evers, the Civil Rights activist who was tragically assassinated outside his house. Then, in New Orleans, the presenter was inspired by the awesome scale of the Lake Borgne surge barrier, built to protect the city following the disastrous Hurricane Katrina.
The Mighty Mississippi with Nick Knowles host
The series was hosted by TV presenter Nick Knowles, who is best known for fronting shows including DIY SOS, Who Dares Wins, Break the Safe and Real Rescues.
Nick has previously led his own travelogue shows such as Into the Grand Canyon with Nick Knowles, Amazing Railway Adventures with Nick Knowles and Into Death Valley with Nick Knowles.
Is there a trailer for The Mighty Mississippi with Nick Knowles?
There was no trailer released for The Mighty Mississippi with Nick Knowles.
