Documentary series · BBC Two
Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
The story
What it's about
Michael Portillo celebrates the modern railway’s 200th birthday, revealing the journey that changed the world.
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Alison KrepsExecutive Producer
- John ComerfordExecutive Producer
Direction
- Anthony HollandDirector
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