Fondly known as ‘Ol’ man River’ by generations past, and ‘Father of Waters’ by native Americans, the Mississippi is North America’s mightiest river.

Along the Mississippi is a revealing and captivating three-part series which transports viewers along the banks of this great river, travelling from the south to the north of the vast territory of America.

It is a journey which takes us to the very soul of the country, capturing its rich spirit by re-discovering the Mississippi as a source of American culture, music and lifestyle.

From New Orleans to Angola, from Memphis to Hannibal, Along the Mississippi tells the stories of both contemporary and historical America, its people – Mark Twain, Elvis Presley, the Acadians – and its music – Zydeko and Cajun, Blues, Jazz, and Rock and Roll.