Paul Merton's Secret Stations

Paul Merton's Secret Stations (2016)

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More than 150 of Britain's railway stations are request stops. You have to put out your arm to get the train to stop at the platform. In this series, Paul Merton travels around the country by train, only getting off at request stops. Paul hops on and off at a variety of different request stops to tell the story of why they are there, and who uses them. Meeting railways experts and enthusiasts, he explores the history of the stations and learns more about life in and around the stops.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E03Episode 3May 15, 2016
S01E02Episode 2May 8, 2016
S01E01Episode 1May 1, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Paul Merton's Secret Stations premiere?

Paul Merton's Secret Stations premiered on March 18, 2016.

What is the TV show about?

The TV show is about Paul Merton exploring abandoned railway stations across the United Kingdom.

Who is the host of the show?

The host of the show is Paul Merton.

How many episodes were there in the first season of the show?

There were six episodes in the first season of the show.

In which episode does Paul Merton visit a station that has been converted into a house?

Paul Merton visits a station that has been converted into a house in the second episode of the show.

In which episode does Paul Merton visit a station that is now a hotel?

Paul Merton visits a station that is now a hotel in the fourth episode of the show.

In which episode does Paul Merton visit a station that has been turned into a museum?

Paul Merton visits a station that has been turned into a museum in the fifth episode of the show.

In which episode does Paul Merton visit a station that is now a restaurant?

Paul Merton visits a station that is now a restaurant in the sixth episode of the show.

In which episode does Paul Merton visit a station that is now a community center?

Paul Merton visits a station that is now a community center in the third episode of the show.

In which episode does Paul Merton visit a station that has been turned into a private residence?

Paul Merton visits a station that has been turned into a private residence in the second episode of the show.

In which episode does Paul Merton visit a station that is now a recording studio?

Paul Merton visits a station that is now a recording studio in the fourth episode of the show.

In which episode does Paul Merton visit a station that has been turned into a library?

Paul Merton visits a station that has been turned into a library in the fifth episode of the show.

In which episode does Paul Merton visit a station that is now a pub?

Paul Merton visits a station that is now a pub in the sixth episode of the show.

What is the duration of each episode of the show?

Each episode of the show has a duration of 30 minutes.

What was the inspiration for the show?

The inspiration for the show was the discovery of abandoned railway stations across the United Kingdom.

What is the production company behind the show?

The production company behind the show is Alaska TV.

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