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Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo Episodes

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  1. Railways and Remembrance

    5/5 Exploring how, even after the war had ended, the work of the railways was not over.

  2. On Track to Victory

    4/5 In Yorkshire, Michael Portillo discovers how women took over railwaymen's roles.

  3. Keeping the War Moving

    3/5 Looking at the miniature tracks and trains that kept supplies flowing to the front line.

  4. Railways and Railwaymen Called to Action

    2/5 Michael finds out about railworkers from north east England who died during World War I.

  5. A Railway War Begins

    1/5 Michael Portillo begins his journey in Metz on European tracks built with war in mind.