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  • 2013-01-15T21:00:00Z on BBC Two
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  • 3h (3 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Documentary
Dan Snow examines the development of the railways from their beginnings as track-ways for coal carts in the early 18th century to the pivotal technology for modern Britain.

3 episodes

Series Premiere

2013-01-15T21:00:00Z

1x01 Episode 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Episode 1

  • 2013-01-15T21:00:00Z1h

Dan Snow looks at how, from their beginnings as track-ways for coal carts in the early 18th century, railways developed into the pivotal technology for modern Britain.

2013-01-22T21:00:00Z

1x02 Episode 2

1x02 Episode 2

  • 2013-01-22T21:00:00Z1h

Dan Snow traces the development of Britain's railways, from the beginnings of a true national network in the late 1830s through to the end of the 'railway mania' in 1847.

Season Finale

2013-01-29T21:00:00Z

1x03 Episode 3

Season Finale

1x03 Episode 3

  • 2013-01-29T21:00:00Z1h

Dan Snow traces the development of Britain's railways from the late 19th century to the outbreak of World War II. During this time the railways changed the economy profoundly.

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