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Great Railway Journeys of the World

Season 1 Episode 3: The Long Straight

Michael Frayn embarks on a unique journey along Australia's iconic Indian Pacific railway, with an unexpected twist to the traditional route.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Introduction

1. Introduction

Aired: Oct 23, 1980

A glimpse into the electrifying future, revealing tantalizing snippets from u...

Episode 2 Coast to Coast

2. Coast to Coast

Aired: Oct 29, 1980

Charismatic explorer Ludovic Kennedy embarks on a cross-country journey, imme...

Episode 3 The Long Straight

3. The Long Straight

Aired: Nov 12, 1980

Michael Frayn embarks on a unique journey along Australia's iconic Indian Pac...

Episode 4 Deccan

4. Deccan

Aired: Nov 12, 1980

A journey of excitement awaits as Brian Thompson travels through southern Ind...

Episode 6 Zambezi Express

6. Zambezi Express

Aired: Dec 3, 1980

Michael Wood embarks on an epic journey from Cape Town to Victoria Falls, exp...

Episode 7 Three Miles High

7. Three Miles High

Aired: Dec 10, 1980

Miles Kington embarks on a thrilling journey across the Andes, traversing fro...

Episode 8 Changing Trains

8. Changing Trains

Aired: Dec 17, 1980

A scenic journey unfolds as Eric Robson embarks on a captivating adventure fr...

Info about Great Railway Journeys of the World

Seasons: 4

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Genres:Documentary