About this showing of Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways
Railway enthusiast Michael Portillo leads a landmark journey through 200 years of rail, marking the moment Britain's modern railway was born.
Previously on TV
Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways
Previously shown on BBC Two on Fri 18 Sep 2026 at 21:00.
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This showing was on BBC Two at 21:00 on Fri 18 Sep 2026. See future airings below or open the main programme page for the latest TV times.
Airing details
ChannelBBC Two
StartsFri 18 Sep 2026, 21:00
EndsFri 18 Sep 2026, 22:00