Britain’s Scenic Railways

47min

Documentary

Beneath soaring mountains and along shimmering shorelines, we take in the breathtaking landscape on some of Britain's most scenic railway journeys.

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

47min

3rd Nov 2021

We take a paddle ship voyage along the shores of Lake Windermere, visit sleepy Okehampton in Devon to celebrate the reopening of the Dartmoor Railway, and meet the team painting the Forth Bridge.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

47min

10th Nov 2021

We take a steam train ride through the Yorkshire Moors to reveal how the Brontë sisters became railway revolutionaries, and travel across Brunel's spectacular Royal Albert Bridge.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

47min

17th Nov 2021

A breathtaking journey along Britain's most scenic railways, from the Hogwarts Express to Glenfinnan, to restoring a steam locomotive on the Strathspey Railway.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

47min

24th Nov 2021

We take a steam train ride across the Yorkshire Moors, and follow efforts to protect south Devon's railways from storms. Plus: falcons on Anglesey.

First air date

3rd Nov 2021

Last air date

24th Nov 2021

Status

Returning Series

Type

Documentary

Original language

en

Networks