Series synopsis
Great British Train Journeys from Above is a British documentary television series that premiered on Channel 4 on October 11, 2025. It stars Hugh Bonneville.
All aboard in celebration of 200 years of train travel. Hugh Bonneville narrates as cutting-edge drones showcase the most iconic steam rail journeys in Britain.
Premise
All aboard in celebration of 200 years of train travel. Hugh Bonneville narrates as cutting-edge drones showcase the most iconic steam rail journeys in Britain.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hugh Bonneville as Self - Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | October 11, 2025 | November 1, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In the Scottish Highlands, the Jacobite Railway - also known as the real Hogwarts Express - is regularly voted the best rail journey in the world. |
October 11, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The Ffestiniog Railway carves a path through Eryri, changing Welsh history. |
October 18, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 From Whitby to Pickering, aerial views reveal rail's impact on the North Yorkshire Moors. |
October 25, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 11, 2025 |
| Last aired | November 1, 2025 |
| Runtime | 47 minutes |
| Status | continue |