World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys

44min

Documentary

Bill Nighy narrates the stories of epic train journeys through stunning scenery.

Episodes

Cast

Canada

1. Canada

44min

25th Oct 2019

Canada's iconic Rocky Mountaineer train loops from Vancouver to the heart of the Rockies via crystal clear lakes, lush coastal rainforest, and the splendour of the Fraser Canyon.

North Spain

2. North Spain

44min

1st Nov 2019

The Northern Spain line begins near Leon in the Picos de Europa mountains, takes in Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum and the beautiful coastline of Galicia, finally ending in the spectacular harbour of Ferrol.

New Zealand

3. New Zealand

44min

8th Nov 2019

The New Zealand South Island line scales the snow-capped Southern Alps, travels through Maori hunting grounds and finally reaches Christchurch, a city sitting on a volcano.

Wales

4. Wales

44min

15th Nov 2019

The Cambrian Line starts in Pwllheli and travels 200km to Shrewsbury, taking in the fairytale village of Portmeirion, the seaside resort of Aberdovey and the ancient capital of Wales, Machynlleth.

Norway

5. Norway

44min

22nd Nov 2019

The Dovre line runs from Oslo to the remote northern wonderland of Trondheim, passing through the vast Gudbrandsdal valley and across the awe-inspiring Dovrefjell mountain plateau.

Switzerland

6. Switzerland

44min

29th Nov 2019

From Tirano in Italy, this route spirals 1000 metres up the Alps, past glaciers and through mountains, until ending at the base of the majestic Matterhorn.

First air date

25th Oct 2019

Last air date

29th Jul 2022

Status

Ended

Type

Documentary

Original language

en

Networks