Michael Portillo's 200 Years Of The RailwaysSeries 1, Episode 2 - How the Railways Changed Britain...

In this 200th year since the birth of the modern railway, train enthusiast and former politician Michael Portillo reveals how the first railways in Britain transformed the country.

Michael Portillo's 200 Years Of The Railways was broadcast on BBC2 at Tuesday 23 September 2025, 20:00.

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Michael Portillo's 200 Years Of The Railways

Michael Portillo's 200 Years Of The Railways is a TV show on BBC2. The journey that changed the world - sparking a global transport revolution. Michael Portillo travels through history to celebrate the modern railway’s 200th birthday. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 2 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in September 2025.

Last broadcast:23/09/2025 at 20:00

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