Overview
Dan Snow examines the development of the railways from their beginnings as track-ways for coal carts in the early 18th century to the pivotal technology for modern Britain.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Details
First Aired
2013-01-15
Status
Ended
Network
BBC Two
Type
Miniseries
Language
EN
Episodes
3
Cast
Dan Snow
Self - Presenter
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