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Seasons

6 5 4 3 2 1

4. The Lunatic Express

December 3, 2020

Chris arrives in Mombasa on the trail of what was surely the greatest, maddest railway endeavor of the entire colonial era, the building of the so-called Lunatic Line. In this episode he attempts to follow the now crumbling line right across Kenya to the shores of Lake Victoria.

3. Crossing the Emerald Isle

December 16, 2019

Chris is in one of his favourite places, Ireland. He's on a mission to visit all four corners of the Emerald Isle in just six days on an ageing network than has seen better days. Largely built during British colonial rule, this is one of the oldest networks in the world. These railways have played their part in over a hundred years of troubled Irish history.

2. The Eastern Express

December 9, 2019

Chris heads to the crossroads of the world in search of a legendary long distance railway that played a crucial role in Turkey's history. He travels from one of the busiest, most famous cities in the world, Istanbul, to one of the most remote and desolate, Kars, near the Armenian border.

1. Last Train to Transylvania

December 2, 2019

In this monster themed episode, Chris heads to Transylvania to seek out the truth behind the story of Dracula and find out how well the region's railway networks, meticulously described in Bram Stoker's 1897 classic, have survived. Chris follows the route of the fictional Jonathon Harker deep into Transylvania to the location of the supposedly fictional Dracula's castle.

Description

Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railways is a fascinating travel documentary series that follows the well-known British broadcaster and former host of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' Chris Tarrant as he embarks on an adventurous trip around the world, exploring some of the most formidable railway tracks in remote areas of the planet.

In this impressive and exciting documentation series, Tarrant takes his audience on a journey across five continents, discovering new cultures, customs, and traditions while exploring the impressive railway networks of each country. From the icy landscapes of Scandinavia to the rolling hills of South America, Tarrant visits and traverses some of the most awe-inspiring, challenging, and remote train routes in the world.

Throughout the series, Tarrant accompanies local railway workers, track layers, and drivers, learning about their daily routines, their struggles to maintain the tracks, the unique history that shaped their railways, and the cultural significance of their country

Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railways is a series that ran for 6 seasons (26 episodes) between December 12, 2012 and on Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment

Where to Watch Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railways

Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railways is available for streaming on the Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railways on demand at Amazon Prime.

Genres

Documentary & Biography
Cast

Chris Tarrant
Gloria Beretervide
Tama
Channel

Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment

Premiere Date

December 12, 2012
IMDB Rating

7.5 (210)

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