The Welsh actor, known for his roles in The Americans and Brothers & Sisters, has revealed his penchant for survival programmes. He has been binge-watching shows such as Mountain Men and Life Below Zero, though he is trying to cut down. 'I like to imagine that if you dropped me off with a rifle and some chewing gum I’d be OK,' he said, adding that he would love to take part in a Bear Grylls show.
Living in the United States, Rhys misses British television and finds comfort in watching programmes on BBC America. 'I’m watching a lot of Cash In The Attic and shows like that. Just for nostalgia, really. I’ll sit and watch them with a cup of tea and feel like I’m back home,' he explained. When he returns to Wales, he admits he just wants to sit and watch television.
Paying tribute to the late George Cole, Rhys cited Minder as a memorable show. 'It’s strange how those moments can stop you in your tracks. You’re unaware how deep-rooted an effect someone on TV has had on your life,' he said.
Rhys also revealed he owns the rights to a book called Operation Julie, based on the true story of Britain’s largest-ever LSD ring, which operated from a small farm in Wales. He hopes to develop it into a long-form drama, noting its multi-faceted story involving locals, hippies, London gangsters, and police who went undercover as hippies.
