TV series
Great American Railroad Journeys
2016–2020, English, on BBC Two.
Michael Portillo crosses the Atlantic to ride the railroads of America, armed with Appleton's General Guide to the United States, published in 1879.
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 75
- Episode length
- 29 min
- Status
- Ended in 2020
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Great American Railroad Journeys is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in India.
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Latest episode
S4 E10: Edmonton to Jasper
Aired 28 March 2020
Seasons 4
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 1 February 2016
- Last aired
- 28 March 2020
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- TV-PG
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Great American Railroad Journeys: quick answers
Is Great American Railroad Journeys worth watching?
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How many seasons of Great American Railroad Journeys are there?
Great American Railroad Journeys has 4 seasons and 75 episodes, about 29 minutes each.
Is Great American Railroad Journeys finished?
Yes. Great American Railroad Journeys ended in 2020, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Great American Railroad Journeys on?
Great American Railroad Journeys is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
Great American Railroad Journeys parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Great American Railroad Journeys is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
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