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Armed with his 1913 Bradshaw's Handbook to the Chief Cities of the World, Michael embarks on six new railway journeys across spectacular Australia.

Discover the bustling hub of King's Cross station and the fascinating history of the East Coast mainline in this captivating documentary series. Follow the stories of the people who keep the trains running and delve into the secrets of one of London's busiest transportation hubs.

The journey that changed the world - sparking a global transport revolution. Michael Portillo travels through history to celebrate the modern railway's 200th birthday.

All aboard in celebration of 200 years of train travel. Hugh Bonneville narrates as cutting-edge drones showcase the most iconic steam rail journeys in Britain.

Behind the scenes at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, taking a look back in time to the golden age of steam. A tireless army of staff and volunteers give the inside track on what it takes to run a heritage railway.

British comedian Griff Rhys Jones will explore Australia via its network of railways in a new travel series "Griff Off the Rails: Down Under." Rhys Jones will travel through the country, discovering the origins of the railroads, the stories of the people who operate them and the communities that rely on them.

Historians Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn bring back to life the golden age of steam and explore how the Victorian railways created modern Britain.

Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of rail, experts and enthusiasts explore the extraordinary story of how Britain gave railways to the world.