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Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railways

Chris Tarrant's Extreme Railway Journeys brings to life beautifully not only the romance of travelling by train, but also the sights, sounds and smells of the countries and places visited, while also illuminating the customs and attitudes of the people the author encountered along the way.

2014 10.0/10 community score 6 seasons · 28 episodes Returning Series
  • Documentary

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6 platforms currently listed across all viewing options

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Series schedule

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First aired
Seasons
6
Episodes
28
Status
Returning Series

Latest aired episode

S6 E5

The Lunatic Express

Aired 45 min

In Kenya, Chris explores the rapidly decaying “Lunatic Line” the most extraordinary railway project of the whole colonial era, that was famously troubled by mosquito infected swamps, hostile tribes, parched deserts and of course man-eating lions!

Next listed episode

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Season guide

Most recent seasons first

7 season entries

  • Season 6

    5 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 5

    4 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 4

    5 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 3

    5 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 2

    6 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 1

    3 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Specials

    1 episode

    First episode aired

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