Rent Coastal Railways with Julie Walters (2017)
3.0 of 5 from 9 ratings
2h 57min
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- Synopsis:
Julie is setting off to travel the length and breadth of the UK on Britain's dramatic coastal railway to discover how much of its seaside-dwelling nation still depends on the rails.
1. The West Highlands
Julie begins her journey by boarding the famous Jacobite steam train for a trip along Scotland's West Highland Railway, most famous for being The Hogwarts's Express in Harry Potter movies.
2. The East Coast
Julie starts in Newcastle, famed for its 'Brown Ale', which brings back some difficult memories for her so she quickly hops aboard the mainline high-speed train bound for Edinburgh!
3. Devon and CornwallJulie travels on Isambard Kingdom Brunei's famous Great Western Railway heading from London down to Cornwall. Ahead for her lie sailors, smugglers, a rock and roller and a bout of seasickness!
4. North Wales
Starting in Aberystwyth, Julie heads first to Tywyn - famous for its heritage steam railway and the inspiration behind Thomas the Tank Engine. She's Liverpool bound, on the way experiencing the oldest train factory in the world and the longest zip-wire in Europe.- Actors:
- Dame Julie Walters
- Producers:
- Kim Maddever, Nicky Waltham
- Narrated By:
- Dame Julie Walters
- Studio:
- Dazzler
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Documentary, Special Interest
