E2
2. How the Railways Changed Britain
In this 200th year since the birth of the modern railway, train enthusiast and former politician Michael Portillo reveals how the first railways in Britain transformed the country.
Latest episode
S1 E2 · How the Railways Changed Britain
Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways is a documentary TV series that premiered on BBC Two on September 16, 2025. It has 1 season and 2 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 2 "How the Railways Changed Britain", aired on September 23, 2025.
Michael Portillo celebrates the modern railway’s 200th birthday, revealing the journey that changed the world.
Last updated
2 episodes · 1 season
2025 · 2 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago
Michael Portillo celebrates the modern railway’s 200th birthday.
Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways Miniseries release dates →
E2
In this 200th year since the birth of the modern railway, train enthusiast and former politician Michael Portillo reveals how the first railways in Britain transformed the country.
E1
Railway enthusiast Michael Portillo leads a landmark journey through 200 years of rail, marking the moment Britain’s modern railway was born.
Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on September 23, 2025.
The most recent episode of Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways, Season 1 Episode 2 "How the Railways Changed Britain", aired on September 23, 2025.
Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways has 1 season with 2 episodes in total.
Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways first aired on BBC Two on September 16, 2025.
Download the Streambay app, follow Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways, and you'll get a push notification the moment each new episode is released.
Download Streambay and follow Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways. We’ll notify you the moment a new episode is released. It’s free, with no sign-up and no personal information required.
Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways
Get new episode alerts
Get alerts