

The read
The series ran 1 season across 3 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
Britain's railways were key to the development of Britain - they helped facilitate the Industrial Revolution, the suburbs- and the commuter - and created popular holiday destinations. They've even inspired poetry, film and song. Combining contemporary train journeys with ITN's extensive archive this series provides a unique and revealing history of Britain's railroads and our engineering evolution. In each episode our presenter will take a different rail journey across the UK, use historical rail guides, board classic trains, experience captivating views and explore fascinating histories and personal stories. We'll hear stories of success - and learn about the disasters which pushed the engineering forward.
Ratings
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 3 ep2010 |
Cast
- Dan CruickshankSelf