Great Railway Journeys

Great Railway Journeys (1980-1999)

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Great Railway Journeys, originally titled "Great Railway Journeys of the World", is a recurring series of travel documentaries produced by BBC Television. The premise of each programme is that the presenter, typically a well-known figure from the arts or media, would make a journey by train, usually through a country or to a destination to which they had a personal connection. There were four series broadcast on BBC Two between 1980 and 1999, with the shorter series title being used for all but the first. A new series entitled Great British Railway Journeys started on BBC Two in January 2010.

Network
Scheduleevery Tuesday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E07Singapore to BangkokApr 6, 1999
S04E06St Louis to Dogon CountryFeb 9, 1999
S04E05Guantanamo to Pinar del RioFeb 2, 1999
S04E04Los Mochis to VeracruzJan 26, 1999
S04E03Tokyo to KagoshimaJan 19, 1999
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Great Railway Journeys premiere?

Great Railway Journeys premiered on September 14, 1980.

Who is the presenter of Great Railway Journeys?

Michael Portillo is the presenter of Great Railway Journeys.

What kind of journeys are featured in Great Railway Journeys?

Great Railway Journeys features journeys on some of the world's most spectacular railways.

Who produced Great Railway Journeys?

Great Railway Journeys was produced by the BBC.

In which countries did Great Railway Journeys take place?

Great Railway Journeys took place in countries such as the United Kingdom, India, Australia, and the United States.

What is the format of Great Railway Journeys?

Great Railway Journeys is a documentary-style travel series.

How many episodes are in the first season of Great Railway Journeys?

There are six episodes in the first season of Great Railway Journeys.

What is the running time of Great Railway Journeys episodes?

The running time of Great Railway Journeys episodes is approximately 30 minutes.

What is the premise of Great Railway Journeys?

The premise of Great Railway Journeys is to follow Michael Portillo as he explores fascinating railway journeys around the world.

How many Emmy Awards has Great Railway Journeys won?

Great Railway Journeys has not won any Emmy Awards.

Who provides narration for Great Railway Journeys?

Michael Portillo provides the narration for Great Railway Journeys.

Does Great Railway Journeys feature any historical content?

Yes, Great Railway Journeys frequently features historical content related to the railway journeys explored.

Was Great Railway Journeys filmed in black and white or color?

Great Railway Journeys was filmed in color.

What is the age rating of Great Railway Journeys?

Great Railway Journeys is not rated.

Also known as

  • Great Railway Journeys of the World (United Kingdom)

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