Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways

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

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Michael Portillo

Self - Presenter

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First air dateSep 16 2025

Total Episodes2

Total Seasons1

Official siteVisit here

LanguageEnglish

Production companiesFremantle

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