World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys — Season 1
About this season
Bill Nighy narrates the stories of epic train journeys through stunning scenery.
Episodes (6)
1. Canada
Aired 25 October 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.
2. North Spain
Aired 1 November 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.
3. New Zealand
Aired 8 November 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.
4. Wales
Aired 15 November 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.
5. Norway
Aired 22 November 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.
6. Switzerland
Aired 29 November 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.