Full Steam Ahead

With the help of Victorian steam enthusiasts across the country, historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Peter Ginn and Alex Langlands journey back in time to the era of steam which shaped modern Britain.

Storyline

First Aired

2016-07-21
Last Aired

2016-08-25
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

6
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

BBC Two

Keywords:

industrial revolution railroad united kingdom

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Season 1

1. Episode 1

The team of historians examine how the golden age of steam changed Britain in unexpected ways, startin...More

The team of historians examine how the golden age of steam changed Britain in unexpected ways, starting with domestic life. From slate roof tiles to the coal fire the railways shaped peoples homes.Less

60mins 2016-07-21

2. Episode 2

The team look at how the railways impacted on people, those who built them, the railway staff and indu...More

The team look at how the railways impacted on people, those who built them, the railway staff and industries across the country and at how the railway companies began to develop ways to transport people as well as goods.Less

60mins 2016-07-28

3. Episode 3

The team look at how the railways transformed the British diet, reviving a nation that was struggling ...More

The team look at how the railways transformed the British diet, reviving a nation that was struggling to feed itself. The mass transportation of fish, livestock and vegetables fed the nation's cities and spawned popular new dishes.Less

60mins 2016-08-04

4. Episode 4

The historians take a trip on the legendary Flying Scotsman as they continue their exploration of the ...More

The historians take a trip on the legendary Flying Scotsman as they continue their exploration of the age of steam, discovering how the railways revolutionised communication with the transportation of mail.Less

60mins 2016-08-11

5. Episode 5

The life of the branch line before Dr Beeching's cuts of the 1960s is examined. Peter finds out about ...More

The life of the branch line before Dr Beeching's cuts of the 1960s is examined. Peter finds out about life on the footplate, Ruth discovers the prosthetic limb workshop for GWR staff who lost a limb in accidents.Less

60mins 2016-08-18

6. Episode 6

The team examine how a combination of increased leisure time and affordable rail travel opened up new ...More

The team examine how a combination of increased leisure time and affordable rail travel opened up new freedoms for working-class Victorians, from trips to the seaside to fossil-hunters exploring Britain's prehistoric past.Less