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- Status: Returning Series
- First Aired: September 16, 2025
- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 2
- Networks: BBC Two
- Genres: Documentary
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Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways(2025)
Overview
Michael Portillo celebrates the modern railway’s 200th birthday, revealing the journey that changed the world.
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2 episodes • 2025
Miniseries
2 episodes • 2025
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Day That Changed the World | Sep 16, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 2 | How the Railways Changed Britain | Sep 23, 2025 | 0.0 |
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