Documentary series revealing the inner workings of Britain's railways, introducing the track-workers, train guards, drivers, police officers and management teams determined to keep the country moving.
Michael Portillo heads for the Last Frontier of the United States armed with his 1899 Appleton's Guide-Book to Alaska.
Michael Portillo explores Canada, armed with his Appleton's Guidebook.
Professor Alice Roberts takes a train ride that covers 600 years of the Ottoman Empire. Her mission is to learn about this vast empire that started with a dream in the 14th century.
Intrepid adventurer Michael Palin takes a journey through the Himalayas.
These are the Secrets of the Railways, railroads constructed during turbulent periods and associated with mankind's ugliest deeds.
Histoire de trains
This series looks at the iconic trains that have done the most to change history. Each train is an engineering marvel, each one a leap forward in the history of trains and railways. But more than this, these are the trains that made the modern world. These are the trains that unify nations and open up continents, that miraculously shrink distance and create a global economy, changing how we trade, what we buy and make and sell. They change how we live and even how we think, speeding up our lives and expanding our horizons. These are the machines that made us modern. Each episode features one iconic train and describes its impact on railway history and on history in general, combining archive and expert testimony with actuality and hands-on engineering demonstrations.
The invention of trains transformed everything about how humans lived. From the movement of goods and population, the design of cities, to conquest and warfare, there are few aspects of civilization that were left untouched by these machines.
Chase and beat you on behalf of peace? Smudge your cheeks for love? India, a country that is unequal in the eyes of others, has a wild and joyful "Festival of Colors". Tony will take you to Jaisalmer, the ancient desert city in the westernmost part of India, to participate in local religious ceremonies, to understand the origin of the Festival of Colors, and to visit local families to learn how to cook authentic special snacks and snacks. drinks. Ready to go, the festival of colors is about to start, but Tony and the entire film crew have killed each other beforehand and threw paintballs at each other. Will this reduce the risk of them being "attacked"?
Tunnelbanan
Railway adventures across Australia follows the exploits of Scott McGregor on his quest to find the famous, unusual and unique trains and stories at the end of the line.
"Ekiben" are lunch boxes sold at train stations enjoyed during train journeys which are filled with the charm of each region of Japan! Let's embark on a journey to encounter a selection of lunch boxes from all over Japan!
India with Sanjeev Bhaskar is a four-part documentary from the BBC in which Sanjeev Bhaskar travels to India with director Deep Sehgal. The documentary was created as part of the BBC's series of programmes on the 60th anniversary of the independence of India and Pakistan. The series was broadcast between 30 July and 20 August 2007.
La passion des trains
The story of the Indian sub-continent told through the treasures that have shaped the modern Indian world.
Covering thousands of miles, Sir Tony Robinson takes a whirlwind journey around the globe by train.
Luke Nguyen circumnavigates southern India, discovering the sounds, colours and cuisines of the region, meeting local cooks and chefs, who introduce him to the world of Indian cuisine.
The definitive story of the deadly 2004 tsunami as it travels from country to country, with unseen archive video and untold stories of survival.
The Mexico City Metropolitan Train has many stories to tell: from archaeological findings during its construction, its underground museums and hospitals, and even its patents and special maintenance services. These are some of their stories.