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Great British Railway Journeys 2010

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
January 4, 2010
Last Aired
May 2, 2025
Format
16 seasons · 290 eps
Total Runtime
~145 hours (30 min/ep)
Essential Runtime
~144.5 hours (skips filler)
Network
BBC Two
Where to Stream
Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox, BBC Select Apple Tv channel
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★ TMDB users: 7.4/10 from 14 votes Documentary 16 seasons · 290 eps Returning Series
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What is Great British Railway Journeys?

Great British Railway Journeys is a television series first released in 2010. Catalogued under Documentary.

Type
TV series
Year
2010
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
290
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Jan 4, 2010
Last aired
May 2, 2025
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
BBC Two
Genres
Documentary
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.4/10 from 14 votes
Format
16 seasons · 290 episodes
Episode runtime
~30 minutes
Status
Returning Series
Network
BBC Two
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Great British Railway Journeys is a television series first released in 2010. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by BBC Two. Current status: Returning Series. Spans 16 seasons and 290 tracked episodes.

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Should you watch it?

“Michael Portillo explores the history and legacy of Britain's railways using a Victorian guidebook.”

Reasons to watch
  • insightful historical context
  • scenic British landscapes
  • engaging travelogue format
Keep in mind
  • slow-paced narrative style
  • niche subject matter

Watch it if you enjoy documentary series that combine travel with historical research.

The series is a mild and educational documentary program suitable for general audiences.

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Frequently asked questions

Who presents the series?

The series is presented by Michael Portillo.

What is the premise of the show?

Michael Portillo travels across Britain using George Bradshaw's Victorian Railway Guidebook to examine the impact of the railways.

When did the series begin?

The series began in 2010.

What is the source material for the journeys?

The presenter uses George Bradshaw's Victorian Railway Guidebook as his primary guide.

What is the focus of the documentary?

The show explores how the railways changed Britain and what remains of the locations featured in the Victorian guidebook.

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