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EP1 Before the Revolution Mar 25, 1980

Anthony Burton discovers more about Britain's industrial past and the role of railway companies in the 19th Century.

EP2 Steam and the Pit Apr 01, 1980

Anthony Burton discovers more about Britain's industrial past and the role of railway companies in the 19th Century.

EP3 The New Iron Age Apr 08, 1980

Anthony Burton discovers more about Britain's industrial past and the role of railway companies in the 19th Century.

EP4 Spindle and Shuttle Apr 15, 1980

Anthony Burton discovers more about Britain's industrial past and the role of railway companies in the 19th Century.

EP5 To Make a Teacup Apr 21, 1980

Anthony Burton discovers more about Britain's industrial past and the role of railway companies in the 19th Century.

EP6 The Venice of England Apr 29, 1980

Anthony Burton discovers more about Britain's industrial past and the role of railway companies in the 19th Century.

EP7 Steam on the Move May 06, 1980

Anthony Burton discovers more about Britain's industrial past and the role of railway companies in the 19th Century.

EP8 Railway Mania May 13, 1980

Anthony Burton travels from York through Leeds and Harrogate to discover more about Britain's industrial past and the role of railway companies in the 19th Century. Along the way, he finds out about the dark and dangerous work of tunnelling, the different classes of passenger coaches and the grandeur of railway hotels.

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Released: 25 March 1980 Returning Series

Producted By: BBC

Country: United Kingdom

Budget: 0

Revenue: 0

Official Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p011vfrr

Synopsis

Anthony Burton discovers more about Britain's industrial past and the role of railway companies in the 19th Century.

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