Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains(2026)
Documentary
First Air Date: 2026-04-09
Average Runtime: N/A
Rating: 0.0
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Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Paul’s fascination with trains stems from his childhood. His father was a driver on the London Underground and when, as a young boy, Paul witnessed his dad driving a train across Putney Bridge, it sparked a lifelong fascination of railways. Now, he is following in his father’s footsteps by joining the drivers upfront and in control of some of the world’s most amazing trains and experiencing the best views as he travels through breathtaking landscapes in the UK and Europe. From steep gradients and tight curves to pinpoint platform stops, Paul will learn what it takes to keep these mighty machines on track. Visiting Germany, France, Switzerland, Wales, Northern England and Isle of Wight, he’ll meet the people who keep the railways running - from engineers and conductors to passengers with fascinating stories of their own.
Keywords
countrysideeuropelocomotivetravelengineeringbritaincross countrynostalgiclandscapejourneycurioustraveloguereflectiverouteinfrastructureheritagetrainstransportobservational documentaryinspirationalhistoryrailwaycraftsmanship
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Episodes: 6E01
Isle of Wight
Air Date: 2026-04-09
Paul Merton takes charge of some iconic locomotives. On the Isle of Wight, Paul drives a heritage steam train and fin...
E02
Switzerland
Air Date: 2026-04-16
In Switzerland, Paul travels on the stunning Glacier Express and drives a funicular train to the Reichenbach Falls, w...
E03
France
Air Date: 2026-04-23
On the French Riviera, Paul takes control of a steam engine on the stunning Pine Cone line
E04
Northern England
Air Date: 2026-04-30
Paul steams through north England, enjoys a royal ride and drives a 50-tonne wartime loco.
E05
Wales
Air Date: 2026-05-07
Paul rides a signal-free line and visits the birthplace of Thomas the Tank Engine in Wales.
E06
Germany
Air Date: 2026-05-14
Paul rides a ‘car on rails’ made from a Trabant and drives his biggest steam train yet!
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