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Railways of the Great War (2014–2014) — war · travel · history on BBC Two

The answer: Concluded August 8, 2014.
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Genre
War · Travel · History
Network / streamer
BBC Two
Premiered
August 4, 2014
Ended
August 8, 2014
Runtime
~30 min per episode
1season
5episodes

About Railways of the Great War

Railways of the Great War ended on August 8, 2014, on BBC Two. The show aired its final episode at that time, concluding its single season. It was a documentary series that explored the role of railways during World War I, providing a historical perspective on how trains contributed to the war effort and affected the course of history.

The series was centered around Michael Portillo, who traveled along historic railway routes to uncover the locomotives and wagons used during the war. It examined how the railway network helped to mobilize troops, transport supplies, and shape military strategies during the conflict, which was often referred to as the war that was supposed to end all wars.

Michael Portillo was the sole cast member, serving as the presenter of the series. The show had a runtime of 30 minutes per episode.

Railways of the Great War episode schedule

5 aired

Aired · 5

DateEp.Title
August 8, 2014 S1·E5 Railways and Remembrance
August 7, 2014 S1·E4 On Track to Victory
August 6, 2014 S1·E3 Keeping the War Moving
August 5, 2014 S1·E2 Railways and Railwaymen Called to Action
August 4, 2014 S1·E1 A Railway War Begins

Railways of the Great War cast