World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys

Name: World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019-10-25
Rating: 8
Cast: Bill Nighy

ENDED6 Seasons39 Episodes★ 8.0

World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys is a documentary series on 5 that ran from 2019 to 2022, ending after 6 seasons and 39 episodes.

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Network5

First AiredOct 25, 2019

Last AiredJul 29, 2022

GenreDocumentary

Runtime44 min

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States, United Kingdom

ProductionBriteSpark East

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

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Cast

Bill Nighy

Narrator (voice)

Seasons & Episodes6 seasons · 39 episodes

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E1Scotland Coast to Coast

May 20, 202243m

Our Scottish rail journey starts in Kyle of Lochalsh, a tiny fishing village on the far west coast and takes us east across the breathtaking Highlands.

E2Pacific Surfliner

May 27, 202244m

Pulled by a gleaming Siemens Charger locomotive, our double-decked coaches will take us on a 350-mile trip into the Californian dream. On our way we'll stop off in Carlsbad.

E3The Peak District

Jun 3, 202244m

A trip through the Peak District at full steam, pulled by the Royal Scot, one of the finest locomotives ever built. On the way from Crewe to York, the train travels over Chat Moss on a line built by Robert Stephenson, which once served the famous Rocket.

E4Portugal

Jun 10, 202244m

The latest train excursion includes a trip to Portugal's Quinta de Vargellas, a vineyard that has been making port for centuries. Cameras also focus on the seaside city of Aveiro, and there's a trip to Lisbon to visit the home of the regional custard tart.

E5Italy

Jun 17, 202244m

This week, we're celebrating Italy and following the Neapolitan Line. Travelling west from the gelato shops of the seaside town of Pescara, we cross Italy through the remote and wild Apennine Mountains down to the hustling city of Naples on the west coast. Our journey ends on-board the royal carriages preserved in the old locomotive works of Pietrarsa.

E6Africa

Jun 24, 202244m

Starting from one of the world's most remote cities, Walvis Bay, in Namibia, we roll 1,500 miles through the Kalahari desert to Pretoria, South Africa's Executive Capital.

E7Denver

Jul 1, 202244m

Starting in Denver, the Rocky Mountaineer makes its way through the state of Utah.

E8France

Jul 15, 202244m

This is a scenic railway journey like few others. Leaving chic 21st century Nice behind the Train des Pigne takes us back into the Provence of the past.

E9Spain

Jul 22, 202244m

The luxury Al Andalus train takes in some of the most beautiful cities in Spain.

E10Australia

Jul 29, 202244m

Celebrating the wonders of Queensland, we travel over 1,000 miles (1,600 kms) from Brisbane to Cairns onboard one of the most advanced trains in the world.

About World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys

World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys is a documentary series on 5. The show first aired on Oct 25, 2019 and currently has 6 seasons and 39 episodes. World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys has ended. It has a rating of 8.0/10 based on 10 votes. The cast includes Bill Nighy.