BBC Documentary 'The Railways'

Chris125 · 6 Jan 2013

I guess this is the programme with the working title 'Network Rail', as mentioned in BBC press release of upcoming programmes much of which appear to be railway orientated. 6 hour-long episodes apparently, it will be interesting to see if it works as well as The Tube which is getting another series.

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RobShipway · 6 Jan 2013

Maybe, the Railwatch is something that we could get Video125 to put out on DVD as both Paul Coia and Rob Curling have done voiceovers for some of their drivers eye view DVD's.

Birdbrain · 8 Jan 2013

Could the new show be this? http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01pz9m7

class303 · 8 Jan 2013

Birdbrain said:
Could the new show be this? http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01pz9m7

doubt it. hope not!

Trainfan344 · 9 Jan 2013

Birdbrain said:
Could the new show be this? http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01pz9m7

Nope, that is mentioned in the press release separate from this Network Rail program

mr williams · 9 Jan 2013

Given that 2013 is the 50th anniversary of the Beeching Report I suspect there'll be quite a few railway programmes this year!

Birdbrain · 9 Jan 2013

I didn't think it sounded the same but there seem to be lots of railway programmes around at the moment. Not complaining though!

Deerfold · 9 Jan 2013

jonmorris0844 said:
I never saw any cameras but who knows, I might be in some background footage somewhere!

Funny how staff can moan at you or I with a camera at a station, yet didn't have a problem letting a film crew film passengers without their knowledge for broadcast around the world (rest assured, BBC Worldwide will probably make a fair few quid selling this overseas).

If it's been made by Century films, wouldn't they be the ones selling it overseas?

emorris · 10 Jan 2013

Chris125 said:
I guess this is the programme with the working title 'Network Rail', as mentioned in BBC press release of upcoming programmes much of which appear to be railway orientated. 6 hour-long episodes apparently, it will be interesting to see if it works as well as The Tube which is getting another series.

If this is correct, then the article states:

In the spring there will be a collection of programmes shining the spotlight on British rail. ... Network Rail (w/t) offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Britain's rail network...

gimmea50anyday · 10 Jan 2013

The driver featured in rail watch was John swaby. He drove 91010 to its record breaking speed the year after the program and was involved in its naming at rail fest. He has retired from active duty.

http://www.heritagerailway.co.uk/news/record-breakers-star-at-railfest
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And his starring role driving 43 108 bbc tv railwatch

http://www.youtube.com/all_comments?v=H_ooheAqz6c

jon0844 · 10 Jan 2013

Deerfold said:
If it's been made by Century films, wouldn't they be the ones selling it overseas?

Depends who owns the rights. If the BBC commissioned it and outsourced production to Century, the BBC will own it. I am not sure how many programmes are sold to the BBC, if any?

33056 · 12 Jan 2013

According to an e-mail I have been sent, it will a six-part series of one-hour programmes titled: "The Railways: Keeping Britain on Track". The transmission dates have not been finalised as yet but the first program is expected to be aired early next month. Locations featured include King's Cross, Leeds, Reading, Paddington, Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Liverpool, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow and the West Highland line.

Manchester77 · 13 Jan 2013

Just had a preview for it on BBC news channel, on on Tuesday 9PM

dooton · 13 Jan 2013

Manchester77 said:
Just had a preview for it on BBC news channel, on on Tuesday 9PM

That's the Dan Snow one though, not what this thread is on about.

Manchester77 · 13 Jan 2013

dooton said:
That's the Dan Snow one though, not what this thread is on about.

Yes but it has been brought up and as its a BBC documentary about railways it's related

dooton · 13 Jan 2013

Manchester77 said:
Yes but it has been brought up and as its a BBC documentary about railways it's related

Aye Sir, but I read it as you saying you'd seen a promo for the NR one. Had to go and check and saw it was Dan Snow. Looks good none the less.

crallison · 13 Jan 2013

Right so does anyone actually know when the Network Rail/ BBC programme ( "The Railways: Keeping Britain on Track") is actually going to be on? It's not Tuesday at 9pm thats 'locomotion' or something

33056 · 14 Jan 2013

crallison said:
Right so does anyone actually know when the Network Rail/ BBC programme ( "The Railways: Keeping Britain on Track") is actually going to be on?

Latest I have heard is "A transmission date is yet to be finalised by BBC but we expect it to be the first week in February and run on a primetime evening slot on BBC2."

anthony263 · 14 Jan 2013

I think it will be on around 8pm the same time as the Tube was aired last year

Kt · 15 Jan 2013

Keeping Britain on track will be 6 episodes (hour long I think)

The six episodes are based around the following:

1. Kings Cross
2. Leeds
3. Reading
4. West Coast Main Line
5. Railways and communities
6. Scotland

Don't want to give away too much detail!

As previously mention supposed to be early Feb, so not long to go now!

anthony263 · 15 Jan 2013

Excellent and the 2nd series of the tube is supposed to be released early summer.

Seems this year is going to be good for all us railway enthusiast wanting to watch railway programes on the tv

83G/84D · 15 Jan 2013

Anyone remember Railwatch fromthe 1980's. Hopefully this will be better!

sheff'd victoria · 16 Jan 2013

Kt said:
Keeping Britain on track will be 6 episodes (hour long I think)

The six episodes are based around the following:

1. Kings Cross
2. Leeds
3. Reading
4. West Coast Main Line
5. Railways and communities
6. Scotland

I hope number 5 will include small towns that need the railway to survive

musicking1306 · 16 Jan 2013

Kt said:
Keeping Britain on track will be 6 episodes (hour long I think)

The six episodes are based around the following:

1. Kings Cross
2. Leeds
3. Reading
4. West Coast Main Line
5. Railways and communities
6. Scotland

Don't want to give away too much detail!

As previously mention supposed to be early Feb, so not long to go now!

I do hope that there is something on the GWML electrification/ Upgrade as that would be as interesting as the West Coast Mainline and have lots in common recently.

Kt · 16 Jan 2013

sheff'd victoria said:
I hope number 5 will include small towns that need the railway to survive

I believe it is more the impact the railways have on those living nearby.

In response to musicking, I haven't heard anything about electrification as part of it. Lot's of project stuff though so may get a mention!

The episodes cover a very broad range of things, I am really looking forward to it!

balne-wonderer · 16 Jan 2013

cant wait for this. especially the leeds episode.

Xenophon PCDGS · 17 Jan 2013

Kt said:
Keeping Britain on track will be 6 episodes (hour long I think)....The six episodes are based around the following:

1. Kings Cross
2. Leeds
3. Reading
4. West Coast Main Line
5. Railways and communities
6. Scotland

Number 4 will be of great interest to many on this forum.

anthony263 · 24 Jan 2013

Some filming happening at Reading today for channel five according to someone on another forum

mralexn · 24 Jan 2013

They were filming in my office (Intercity House) Today,

43074 · 28 Jan 2013

First showing of 'The Railway: Keeping Britain on Track' will be between the 9th and the 15th of February, precise day and time not confirmed yet:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/search/?medium=tv&channel=&yearweek=&day=

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