Great British Railway Journeys(2010)
Great British Railway Journeys Synopsis
Michael Portillo takes to the tracks with a copy of George Bradshaw's Victorian Railway Guidebook. Portillo travels the length and breadth of the country to see how the railways changed us, and what of Bradshaw's Britain remains.
Great British Railway Journeys (2010) is a documentary series that premiered on January 4, 2010, spanning 16 seasons and 290 episodes. It stars Michael Portillo. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2010-01-04
- Last aired:
- 2025-05-02
- Producers:
- Alison Kreps, John Comerford
Great British Railway Journeys Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Executive produced by Alison Kreps and John Comerford.
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Great British Railway Journeys Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 14 ratings.
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Great British Railway Journeys – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Great British Railway Journeys?
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Great British Railway Journeys (2010) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel and BBC Select Apple Tv channel. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Great British Railway Journeys are there?
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Great British Railway Journeys has 16 seasons and 290 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 4, 2010.
Is Great British Railway Journeys still running?
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Great British Railway Journeys is currently listed as returning series, with the most recent episode airing on May 2, 2025.
Who is in the cast of Great British Railway Journeys?
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Great British Railway Journeys (2010) stars Michael Portillo. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Great British Railway Journeys any good?
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Great British Railway Journeys (2010) is rated 7.4 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.