Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways

Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways (2025)

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16/09/2025
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Overview

Michael Portillo celebrates the modern railway’s 200th birthday, revealing the journey that changed the world.

Details

Status
Ended
Network
BBC Two
Type
Documentary
Original Language
EN
Production Countries
GB
Spoken Languages
English

Top Cast

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Michael Portillo
Michael PortilloSelf - Presenter

Seasons

Michael Portillo celebrates the modern railway’s 200th birthday.

EP 1The Day That Changed the WorldEP 2How the Railways Changed Britain

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