Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways

Michael Portillo celebrates the modern railway’s 200th birthday, revealing the journey that changed the world.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways
First Air Date	September 16, 2025
Last Air Date	—
Seasons	1
Episodes	2
Episode Runtime	59min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United Kingdom
Production Companies	Fremantle
Networks	BBC Two

S01E01

The Day That Changed the World

Railway enthusiast Michael Portillo leads a landmark journey through 200 years of rail, marking the moment Britain’s modern railway was born.