Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains
20261 Season
Documentary
- Genre
- Documentary
- Origin
- GB
About
Paul’s fascination with trains stems from his childhood. His father was a driver on the London Underground and when, as a young boy, Paul witnessed his dad driving a train across Putney Bridge, it sparked a lifelong fascination of railways. Now, he is following in his father’s footsteps by joining the drivers upfront and in control of some of the world’s most amazing trains and experiencing the best views as he travels through breathtaking landscapes in the UK and Europe. From steep gradients and tight curves to pinpoint platform stops, Paul will learn what it takes to keep these mighty machines on track. Visiting Germany, France, Switzerland, Wales, Northern England and Isle of Wight, he’ll meet the people who keep the railways running - from engineers and conductors to passengers with fascinating stories of their own.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet. It is in United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland.
Details
- Director
- Ben Duncan
- Writing
- Quentin Clarke
- Status
- Returning Series
- First aired
- Apr 9, 2026
- Network
- Channel 4
- Studio
- BriteSpark Films
Time to finish
5 hrs
6 episodes. About 1 week at an hour a night.
Cast
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