Is Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways coming back?

Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways is currently between seasons. The series' most recent episode aired on September 16, 2025, and no return date has been announced.

This travel and history series commemorated the 200th anniversary of the first steam-hauled passenger train in 1825. Michael Portillo traveled through the Northeast and Northwest of England, exploring how the railways have influenced society over the past two centuries and considering what role they might play in the future.

Michael Portillo stars as himself in this series, which aired on BBC iPlayer. The show has a runtime of 58 minutes per episode and has a rating listed as null.