Covering thousands of miles, Sir Tony Robinson takes a whirlwind journey around the globe by train.
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Following three iconic train journeys from the air and on the ground, we discover the iconic landscapes of New Zealand, a country with the geographic diversity of an entire continent. On the way we learn about the extra-ordinary construction challenges of the 4,000 kilometre network.
Restoration experts restore iconic rail carriages back to their former glory
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!
A journey riding the rails around the world, from the locomotive to rail traffic control to the maintenance depot.
Professor Alice Roberts gets exclusive access to some of the most recently uncovered archaeology in Egypt as she travels the country by train.
The Flying Scotsman has broken records and starred in movies.
Actor Julie Walters rides upon the UK's most beautiful coastal railways.
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.
More than 150 of Britain’s railway stations are request stops. You have to put out your arm to get the train to stop at the platform. In this series, Paul Merton will travel around the country by train, only getting off at request stops. He’ll explore the history of the stations, and meet the people who live and work around them to learn more about at these unusual and often-overlooked stations.
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Railway program focused on riding experience. Cameras fixed on a train show surroundings in three directions while the train is moving. On its way, an explanation for the rolling stock, train stations, and rail infrastructure is given.
Railway adventures across Australia follows the exploits of Scott McGregor on his quest to find the famous, unusual and unique trains and stories at the end of the line.
Michael Portillo heads for the Last Frontier of the United States armed with his 1899 Appleton's Guide-Book to Alaska.
Michael Portillo explores Canada, armed with his Appleton's Guidebook.
These are the Secrets of the Railways, railroads constructed during turbulent periods and associated with mankind's ugliest deeds.
Michael Portillo takes to the tracks with a copy of George Bradshaw's Victorian Railway Guidebook. Portillo travels the length and breadth of the country to see how the railways changed us, and what of Bradshaw's Britain remains.
Michael Portillo travels on the great train routes of Europe, as he retraces the journeys featured in George Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway Guide.
Documentary series revealing the inner workings of Britain's railways, introducing the track-workers, train guards, drivers, police officers and management teams determined to keep the country moving.
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6 episodes • 2019
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Europe | Feb 25, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 2 | India & Burma | Mar 4, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Thailand & Malaysia | Mar 11, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Australia | Mar 18, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Japan | Mar 25, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 6 | USA | Apr 1, 2019 | 0.0 |
6 episodes • 2020
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Europe | Mar 27, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 2 | South America | Apr 3, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Mexico | Apr 10, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Canada | Apr 17, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Russia | Apr 24, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Arctic Circle / Scandinavia | May 11, 2020 | 0.0 |