World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys
World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys

World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys (2019)

8.1 (8 votes)
6 Seasons
October 25, 2019
English
Documentary

Synopsis

Bill Nighy narrates the stories of epic train journeys through stunning scenery.

Network

5

Episodes

Canada
E1

Canada

Oct 25, 2019
44 min

Canada's iconic Rocky Mountaineer train loops from Vancouver to the heart of the Rockies via crystal clear lakes, lush coastal rainforest, and the splendour of the Fraser Canyon.

North Spain
E2

North Spain

Nov 1, 2019
44 min

The Northern Spain line begins near Leon in the Picos de Europa mountains, takes in Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum and the beautiful coastline of Galicia, finally ending in the spectacular harbour of Ferrol.

New Zealand
E3

New Zealand

Nov 8, 2019
44 min

The New Zealand South Island line scales the snow-capped Southern Alps, travels through Maori hunting grounds and finally reaches Christchurch, a city sitting on a volcano.

Wales
E4

Wales

Nov 15, 2019
44 min

The Cambrian Line starts in Pwllheli and travels 200km to Shrewsbury, taking in the fairytale village of Portmeirion, the seaside resort of Aberdovey and the ancient capital of Wales, Machynlleth.

Norway
E5

Norway

Nov 22, 2019
44 min

The Dovre line runs from Oslo to the remote northern wonderland of Trondheim, passing through the vast Gudbrandsdal valley and across the awe-inspiring Dovrefjell mountain plateau.

Switzerland
E6

Switzerland

Nov 29, 2019
44 min

From Tirano in Italy, this route spirals 1000 metres up the Alps, past glaciers and through mountains, until ending at the base of the majestic Matterhorn.

Cast

Details

Original Title

World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys

Status

Ended

Seasons

6

Episodes

39

Production

BriteSpark East