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Steam Days
A series of journeys by steam train.
2. The Fishing Line (29 mins)
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- Great British Railway JourneysEngineered for joy. A rail adventure exploring Britain's beautiful and historic regions
- Ian Hislop Goes off the RailsIan Hislop looks at the 1963 Beeching Report, which closed a third of the UK's railways.59 mins
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- Around the World in 80 TreasuresDan Cruickshank looks for man-made treasures in Brazil, Peru and on Easter Island.
- Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the RailwaysThe journey that changed the world. Michael takes a trip back through rail history
- Great Coastal Railway JourneysAll aboard! Michael Portillo weaves through the charming seaside towns the railways made
- Miriam Margolyes Discovers New ZealandUnfiltered, unexpected, unforgettable. Miriam’s off to meet the neighbours… ready or not
- The Space Shuttle That Fell to EarthThe legacy of Columbia. The human stories behind a tragedy that shocked the world
- Clive Myrie's Italian Road TripIn search of la dolce vita. Exploring iconic cities and hidden gems in his beloved Italy
- Bletchley Park: Codebreaking's Forgotten GeniusA look at the life of Gordon Welchman, a codebreaker crucial to the defeat of the Nazis.59 mins
- Scandinavia with Simon ReeveOn the rugged edge of Europe, uncover the secrets of this extreme and beautiful region
- Once Upon a Time in Northern IrelandConflict and peace. The highly acclaimed tale of the Troubles, by those who lived it