Historian Liz McIvor explores how Britain’s burgeoning railway system ignited a social upheaval that took root in the 19th century, continuing to influence society long after its initial inception.
Aired: Sep 28, 2016Before the coming of the railways Britain was made up of lots of separate, lo...
Aired: Oct 5, 2016Originally railway entrepreneurs saw trains as a means to transport raw mater...
Aired: Oct 12, 2016Britain's new railway network transformed the way people spent their leisure ...
Aired: Oct 19, 2016Before the age of steam you would need a horse to travel long-distances, but ...
Aired: Oct 26, 2016Railways changed what people ate in Britain and their culinary tastes. The sp...
Aired: Nov 2, 2016Although railways separated passengers into first, second and third class car...
Appearances
Current Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Production Country: United Kingdom
Genres:Documentary, History
