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Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways
Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways

Series·2025·1 Season

Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways

Directed By

Anthony Holland

Country

GB

Language

English

Episodes

2

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// overview

The Story

Michael Portillo celebrates the modern railway’s 200th birthday, revealing the journey that changed the world.

Producer

John Comerford, Alison Kreps

Status

Returning Series

Themes

british historyrailway historyrailway

Production House

Fremantle

Audience Score

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Where to watch

Region: GB

Stream

· 1 service
Sky Go

Sky Go

Free

· 1 service
BBC iPlayer

BBC iPlayer

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// cast

Cast

Michael Portillo

Michael Portillo

Self - Presenter

// crew

Crew

Anthony Holland

Director

John Comerford

Executive Producer

Alison Kreps

Executive Producer

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