World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys (2019)
Synopsis
Bill Nighy narrates the stories of epic train journeys through stunning scenery.
First Air Date: 2019-10-25
Last Air Date: 2022-07-29
Number of Seasons: 6
Number of Episodes: 39
Networks: 5
Top Cast
- Bill Nighy as Narrator (voice)
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Specials (2019)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Britain's Most Scenic Railway Journey: Minute By Minute
Feature-length film taking viewers on a journey aboard a Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 locomotive from the foothills of Ben Nevis down the West Highland route to meet the sea at the port of Mallaig. The programme is with train driver Ian Riley and train guard and manager Florence MacClean for the length of the route as the steam train winds its way past lochs, mountains and the world-famous Glenfinnan viaduct, all the while taking in the beautiful ancient vistas of indigenous ferns, heather and bracken.
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Ep. 2: Great Mountain Railway Journeys
The story of how railways cross the most beautiful mountain landscapes on the planet, from Canada's Rockies to the snowy peaks of Switzerland and the deep gorges of Mexico.
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Ep. 3: Great Luxury Railway Journeys
Trips on five of the world's most luxurious train rides, with window seats for the most beautiful scenery on the planet. From the gastronomic luxury of the El Transcantabrico in Spain to the beautiful wooden sleeper cars of Rovos Rail in South Africa, cameras capture scenic rides fit for kings and queens.
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Ep. 4: Great Coastal Railway Journeys
A train ride along the most attractive coastlines in Europe. From Spain's northern seas to the beautiful Welsh coast and the frozen wonders of Norway, this documentary charts how each coast was shaped and linked by rail and meets some of the characters who live and work along these most scenic lines.
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