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Ian Hislop: Trains That Changed the World

Season 1 Episode 2: Cities

The next episode explores the revolutionary impact of the London Underground, which opened in 1863, as it revolutionized urban transportation by burrowing beneath crowded city streets, ultimately shaping the evolution of modern railway systems globally.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Speed

1. Speed

Aired: Aug 13, 2021

Next episode, "Revolution on Rails," chronicles the impact of four British-bu...

Episode 2 Cities

2. Cities

Aired: Aug 20, 2021

The next episode explores the revolutionary impact of the London Underground,...

Episode 3 Industry

3. Industry

Aired: Aug 27, 2021

The next episode explores the significance of Stephenson's Rocket, a groundbr...

Episode 4 Leisure

4. Leisure

Aired: Sep 3, 2021

A luxurious journey awaits aboard the Great Western Railway's Pullman service...

Appearances

Info about Ian Hislop: Trains That Changed the World

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: Channel 5

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History