TV series
Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo
2014, English, on BBC Two.
Michael Portillo examines the role of the railways in World War I and travels through Britain and Europe uncovering stories from the Great War.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 2014
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Latest episode
S1 E5: Railways and Remembrance
Aired 8 August 2014
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 4 August 2014
- Last aired
- 8 August 2014
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo: quick answers
Is Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo worth watching?
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How many seasons of Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo are there?
Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo finished?
Yes. Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo ended in 2014, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo?
If you liked Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo, try The First World War, The War, The Civil War.