Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains

Miniseries

2026 · 6 episodes · 4h 42m in all

Episodes

1. 

   1. Isle of Wight

   9 Apr 2026 · 47 min

   Paul Merton takes charge of some iconic locomotives. On the Isle of Wight, Paul drives a heritage steam train and finds out how the island helped with D-Day.

2. 

   2. Switzerland

   16 Apr 2026 · 47 min

   In Switzerland, Paul travels on the stunning Glacier Express and drives a funicular train to the Reichenbach Falls, where Sherlock Holmes met his fictional demise.

3. 

   3. France

   23 Apr 2026 · 47 min

   On the French Riviera, Paul takes control of a steam engine on the stunning Pine Cone line

4. 

   4. Northern England

   30 Apr 2026 · 47 min

   Paul steams through north England, enjoys a royal ride and drives a 50-tonne wartime loco.

5. 

   5. Wales

   7 May 2026 · 47 min

   Paul rides a signal-free line and visits the birthplace of Thomas the Tank Engine in Wales.

6. 

   6. Germany

   14 May 2026 · 47 min

   Paul rides a ‘car on rails’ made from a Trabant and drives his biggest steam train yet!