Ian Hislop's Trains That Changed the World

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Status: Returning Series
First Aired: August 13, 2021
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Networks: 5
Genres: Documentary

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Ian Hislop's Trains That Changed the World(2021)

TMDB Rating: 6.0 (2 votes)

Overview

How four iconic British-built trains revolutionised rail travel and inspired incredible railway projects the world over.

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Series 1

4 episodes • 2021

#	Episode	Air Date
1	Speed	Aug 13, 2021
2	Cities	Aug 20, 2021
3	Industry	Aug 27, 2021
4	Leisure	Sep 3, 2021

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