Historian Liz McIvor explores how Britain's expanding rail network was the spark to a social revolution, starting in the 1800s and continuing through to modern times.
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The year 2004 saw two hundred years of railways in Great Britain and to celebrate this historic landmark year, dedicated train enthusiast Mark Williams traveled the length and breadth of Britain in an exciting new TV series. Travelling the length and breadth of Britain, Mark tracks down the nation's fascinating railway heritage and gets to grips with locos such as the magnificent 160 ton Duchess of Sutherland. From the earliest designs of Richard Trevithick and George and Robert Stephenson to the advent of Class 31s, and from the development of London's Underground to the evolution of railway coaches, he reveals how our railways have changed over 200 years of history.
Trainspotting Live will bring three nights of spotting, joy and excitement to BBC Four as Peter Snow, mathematician Dr Hannah Fry and engineer Dick Strawbridge along with a team of rail train enthusiasts revel in the tantalising intricacies, trade secrets and true pleasures of trainspotting... live!
Comedian Lenny Henry sets out on a journey to discover what makes us laugh and what role humour plays in our lives
Christopher Timothy and Peter Davison get behind the wheel of the 1936-designed Morgan 4/4 and set out on a series of road trips along some of Britain's most beautiful vintage roads. Taking inspiration from old travel guides of the day and travelling the most iconic sights of the regions, they experience the thrills of the era when Britain first fell in love with the motor car and when the open road was a gateway to adventure and exploration.
A journey riding the rails around the world, from the locomotive to rail traffic control to the maintenance depot.
Timothy Spall and his wife Shane are back on board their beloved barge the Princess Matilda as they conclude their trip around the British coast.
David Dimbleby takes to his wooden sailing boat to explore Britain's rich maritime heritage.
Clare Balding embarks on a pedal-powered odyssey across Britain to rediscover the magical world of 1950s cycling
In a landmark history series, Jeremy Paxman describes how the First World War transformed the lives of the British people, and helped shape modern Britain.
Actor Julie Walters rides upon the UK's most beautiful coastal railways.
Celebrities take a stroll in the great British outdoors with their faithful hound.
The Flying Scotsman has broken records and starred in movies.
Hugh Dennis and Julia Bradbury's adventures in four stunning British landscapes. No matter where we are, the rocky upheavals of Britain's epic past are still with us, and still drive how we live.
Professor Alice Roberts gets exclusive access to some of the most recently uncovered archaeology in Egypt as she travels the country by train.
Series which celebrates an unlikely story of outstanding British aviation achievement at a time of national austerity, the breathtaking planes that were built and the remarkable men who flew them.
Series which follows comedian Eddie Izzard rising to the challenge for Sport Relief by running an astonishing 43 marathons in 51 days
Andrew Marr discovers why the Scotland he grew up in has changed so much politically, and whether, after the Brexit vote, we will see Scottish independence and the break-up of the UK.
Documentary series about the resurgence of steam power on the Welsh railways, including the ambitious Welsh Highland Railway in Snowdonia.
From the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai, Dan Snow, Anita Rani and Robert Llewellyn explore the science behind the world's busiest railway. With John Sergeant reporting from across India.
Evan Davis looks at the British economy and asks what our country is good at and how it can pay its way in the world,
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6 episodes • 2016
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Time | Sep 28, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Capitalism and Commerce | Oct 5, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Age of Leisure | Oct 12, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The New Commuters | Oct 19, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Food and Shopping | Oct 26, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 6 | A Touch of Class | Nov 2, 2016 | 0.0 |