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Michael Portillo journeys around Britain by train following George Bradshaw's guidebook, published in 1840, to discover the railway network's influence on the nation's history.

Michael Portillo travels on the great train routes of Europe, as he retraces the journeys featured in George Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway Guide.

From the locomotive to rail traffic control to the maintenance depot, Mighty Trains takes audiences on a journey riding the rails around the world. We will follow the engineers and conductors as they navigate their way through busy rail yards, vie for priority departures and deal with the unexpected, oftentimes on railways designed almost 200 years ago. Train Managers, load-masters, head chefs, track inspectors, rail traffic control officers and passengers move us through the train, as well as outside of it, in order to experience an in-depth journey into the heart of our train - featuring our intrepid traveler, Teddy Wilson.

This six part series explores trips across Canada, Europe and New Zealand through the characters who travel, work and live near them, with Bill Nighy narrating.

In this third chapter of her railway journeys going back in time, Professor Alice Roberts takes to the railways of Greece and Turkey as she learns about the Ancient Greek civilisation that has had such a powerful effect on our lives today.

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

Comedian, author and TV host Sue Perkins sets out across Europe to soak in the cultures and vitality of the continent... only to find her preferred mode of transport, the famed Orient Express train, has departed without her. Now Sue has to set herself up for the immersive trip of a lifetime, doing the Orient Express her own way using trains, buses, cabs, boats and even the occasional shanks pony.

Michael Portillo is in south east Asia, armed with his 1913 Bradshaw's Handbook. It leads him on a spectacular 2,500-mile railway adventure across six countries. Michael explores towering megacities and magnificent mosques, visits jewelled temples and golden Buddhas and rides some of the world's most exhilarating and notorious railways.

Join Chris Tarrant on a journey through some of the world's most picturesque railways. From ancient routes to modern marvels, this series explores it all. Experience the stunning landscapes and fascinating cultures that these railways have to offer, as Chris Tarrant takes you on an adventure of a lifetime.

Join Tony Robinson on a journey of a lifetime as he travels tens of thousands of miles around the world by train. Experience stunning landscapes and cultures that will take your breath away. From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the rugged terrain of South America, Tony's travels showcase the beauty and diversity of our planet. Get ready for an adventure you'll never forget!

With a century-old Bradshaw's Handbook Of Indian, Foreign And Colonial Travel tucked under his arm, Michael Portillo will embark on a brand new railway adventure through a land of majestic mountains, scorching desert and plains watered by holy rivers. Published at the height of the British Raj in 1913, Michael's guidebook will steer him towards ornate palaces and golden temples. He will meet Maharajas and Mughals and ride some of the world's most exhilarating trains. Along the way, Michael will discover how imperial railways designed by British engineers inadvertently spread ideas of independence among hundreds of millions of Indians, who today live in the world's largest democracy.

Alice travels by train through Turkey and beyond, tracing the history of the Ottoman Empire across centuries, as she explores fascinating tales and amazing landscapes.

Nick travels by rail through the extraordinary Andes Mountains to Machu Picchu, Peru.

Professor Alice Roberts uses Egypt's rail network, one of the world's oldest rail networks, to explore one of the world's most ancient civilisations.

Join Chef Gino D'Acampo as he embarks on a culinary adventure through Italy's stunning landscapes, hopping on and off trains to explore local flavors. Get ready for mouth-watering recipes, fascinating cultural insights, and breathtaking views of Italy's countryside. All aboard Gino's Italian Express!

Life on the rails with TransPennine Express.

Scotland's rail network crosses a landscape voted the best in the world. This series follows the staff and enthusiasts safeguarding these iconic routes.

This series follows some of the world's most extraordinary railway journeys from above and on the ground, taking the audience on an adventure of a lifetime