Britain’S Railway Empire In ColourSeries 1, Episode 2

The Victorians viewed train compartments as daring venues of intrigue and romance. And as the 20th century dawns, rail expands across the globe, headed for two shocking World Wars. (Ep2/2)

Britain’S Railway Empire In Colour was broadcast on Channel 4 at Sunday 1 February 2026, 17:55. This episode was initially placed on Saturday 20 September 2025.

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Britain’S Railway Empire In Colour

Britain’S Railway Empire In Colour is a TV show on Channel 4. Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of rail, experts and enthusiasts explore the extraordinary story of how Britain gave railways to the world. The program has been available since 2026. A total of 2 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in February 2026.

Last broadcast:01/02/2026 at 17:55

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