Across three episodes, Dan Cruickshank examines the history and moving personal stories of Great Britain's unique railway system. From the advent of steam-powered trains in the first half of the 19th century, to the impact of celebrated Victorian-era engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, to the role that the railways played in the two World Wars, this remarkable journey documents the importance of the railways in shaping industrial Britain. Episodes: 'Steam Revolution', 'Brilliant Brunel' and 'War Heroes'.
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