TV series
The Railway Children
1968, English, on BBC One. Created by Campbell Logan.
At the dawn of the 20th century, following their father's arrest on suspicion of betraying state secrets, the three Waterbury children—Bobbie, Phyllis and Peter—move with their mother to Yorkshire, where they find themselves involved in unexpected dramas along the railway by their new home.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 7
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 1968
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Latest episode
S1 E7: The Meeting
Aired 23 June 1968
Seasons 1
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Details
- First aired
- 12 May 1968
- Last aired
- 23 June 1968
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Railway Children is based on
The Railway Children is adapted from a novel.
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How many seasons of The Railway Children are there?
The Railway Children has 1 season and 7 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is The Railway Children finished?
Yes. The Railway Children ended in 1968, so you can watch the whole story.
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Who created The Railway Children?
The Railway Children was created by Campbell Logan and stars Ann Castle, Jenny Agutter, Neil McDermott.
What is The Railway Children based on?
The Railway Children is adapted from a novel.