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Is Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains coming back?

Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains (2026–present) on Channel 4

The answer: Between seasons — last episode May 7, 2026, no return date announced yet.
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Network / streamer
Channel 4
Premiered
April 9, 2026
Runtime
~60 min per episode
1season
6episodes

About Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains

Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains is currently airing on Channel 4; the next episode airs on May 14, 2026. The show premiered on April 9, 2026, and is part of a season that will conclude on May 14, 2026. It features Paul Merton as he climbs into the driver's cab to operate some of the world's most iconic locomotives. Throughout the series, he learns what it takes to keep these trains running and meets the people responsible for maintaining the railway systems. This series is a documentary-style program that explores the operation and maintenance of various trains from around the world. It provides viewers with an inside look at the skills and expertise involved in running these complex machines. The show first aired in 2026 and has so far aired six episodes in its debut season.

Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains episode schedule

6 aired

Aired · 6

DateEp.Title
May 14, 2026 S1·E6 Episode 6
May 7, 2026 S1·E5 Episode 5
April 30, 2026 S1·E4 Episode 4
April 23, 2026 S1·E3 Episode 3
April 16, 2026 S1·E2 Episode 2
April 9, 2026 S1·E1 Episode 1

Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains cast