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201860 minFinalizada

Intercity 125: The Train That Saved Britain's Railways

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S01E02 - "Episode 2"

Emitido el May 22, 2018, 7:00 PM

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The Intercity 125 is one of British transport's unsung heroes. Currently powering more than half of the trains in its class, the record-breaking workhorse is now giving way to hi-tech imports. Celebrity champions join designer Sir Kenneth Grange to remember a transport design classic.

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Estado
Finalizada
Idioma
English
Duración
60 min
Estreno
May 15, 2018
Finalizado
May 22, 2018
Horario
Tuesday a las 21:00

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Episodios (1 Temporada · 2 Episodios)

Episode 1

Documentary examining the high speed train, a vehicle which saved the world's oldest railway network when the Intercity 125 debuted in 1976. Celebrities including Prue Leith, Peter Purves and Pete Waterman offer their memories of one of Britain's favourite trains.

May 15, 2018

60 min

Episode 2

How a canny marketing campaign persuaded unenthusiastic Brits to embrace what new trains had to offer. Among the features were improved refreshment options. Prue Leith explains how banishing the soggy sandwich from British Rail was vital to restoring the railway's fortunes.

May 22, 2018

60 min

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