Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo(2014)
Overview
Michael Portillo examines the role of the railways in World War I and travels through Britain and Europe uncovering stories from the Great War.
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5 episodes • 2014
Season 1
5 episodes • 2014
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Railway War Begins | Aug 4, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Railways and Railwaymen Called to Action | Aug 5, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Keeping the War Moving | Aug 6, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 4 | On Track to Victory | Aug 7, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Railways and Remembrance | Aug 8, 2014 | 0.0 |
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