How the Victorians Built Britain - Season 2 - Eps 1: The Railway Revolution
Michael Buerk returns with more stories of how Britain was transformed during the Victorian era, beginning by looking at the development of the railway network during the era. Michael hops on board an original Victorian locomotive at Tanfield Railway and discovers the role this former coal track played in the development of the national railway. He also learns about Isambard Kingdom Brunel's bid to secure Bristol's future, and his creation of the fastest engine in the world.
About How the Victorians Built Britain
Title: How the Victorians Built Britain
First Air Date: 2018-09-01
Last Air Date: 2020-09-21
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 3
Total Episodes: 12
Network: SBS 5
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: October Films
Synopsis
This series travels the length and breadth of Britain to find out how the Victorians built Britain. It uncovers the incredible and surprising stories behind iconic landmarks; discovers the hidden heroes behind the epic constructions; and finds out how the incredible advances made by the Victorians forged the world we live in today.
Cast
Michael Buerk
Self - Presenter
