All aboard! Take your seat as we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the modern railway.
Railway enthusiast Michael Portillo leads a landmark journey through 200 years of rail.
The story of the hidden powerhouse behind the globalised world, the diesel engine.
Clive Anderson meets nomadic tribes, visits a Buddhist cave, and devours chicken feet.
Michael Portillo takes to the rails to explore the Weald in south east England.
Michael mounts a valiant defence against latter-day gladiators in Pula's amphitheatre.
Michael Portillo embarks on another journey exploring the shores of Britain.
Travel from London鈥檚 King鈥檚 Cross to Edinburgh on the 'Flying Scotsman'. (1968)
Celebrating 150 years of rail transportation with a look at India's rail network. (1975)
Documentary looking at the first murder on Britain's railways.
Charles Dickens's ghost story in which a signalman is haunted by a hooded figure.
Tim Dunn explores disused tube station Down Street, which played a crucial role in WWII.
A look at the 1829 competition to find the best steam locomotive in Britain. (1979)
Harry's turkey, fattened up for Christmas, is on the loose and causing chaos.
Captain Mainwaring encourages the women of Walmington-on-Sea to join the platoon.
Brian Redhead reports from the 'Rocket 150' event held at Rainhill, Lancashire. (1980)
John Betjeman hears from the railway men who are facing the end of the steam age. (1962)
Documentary exploring the British love for model railways.
The inside story of the construction of the London Underground's Victoria Line. (1969)
Anthony Burton looks at the role of railway companies in the 19th Century. (1980)
