

Railways: The Making of a Nation
Overview
Historian Liz McIvor explores how Britain's expanding rail network was the spark to a social revolution, starting in the 1800s and continuing through to modern times.
Seasons (1)
Season 1
6 Episodes
2016
Series Cast
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