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Great Korean Railway Journeys: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

BBC (U.K.) travel and documentary series (2026–present), 1 season.

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Quick answer · Season 1

Great Korean Railway Journeys is a travel and documentary series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running since 2026 with 1 season and 5 episodes. No new season of Great Korean Railway Journeys has been confirmed yet; its most recent episode aired on May 4, 2026.

U.S. premiere
May 4, 2026
Where
BBC (U.K.)
Time
All at once
Episodes
5

Where to watch Great Korean Railway Journeys season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch Great Korean Railway Journeys season 1 in the U.S.
WhereHowWhenNotes
BBC (U.K.) Streaming, all at onceAntenna / cable Original U.K. run on BBC iPlayer. [1]

Season 1 episode schedule

Great Korean Railway Journeys season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep. Title U.S. date Time Status
1 DMZ to Seoul [1] All episodes same day Listed
2 Suwon to Seodaemun (Seoul) [1] All episodes same day Listed
3 Daejeon to Busan [1] All episodes same day Listed
4 Busan to Jeonju [1] All episodes same day Listed
5 Gwangju to Jeju [1] All episodes same day Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About Great Korean Railway Journeys

Great Korean Railway Journeys is a travel and documentary series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running since 2026 with 1 season and 5 episodes. No new season of Great Korean Railway Journeys has been confirmed yet; its most recent episode aired on May 4, 2026.

Season 1: Season 1 of Great Korean Railway Journeys aired on May 4, 2026 on BBC (U.K.) (5 episodes).

  • Network / service: BBC iPlayer (first aired May 4, 2026)
  • Official site: bbc.co.uk
  • Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Michael Portillo (Presenter)

Common questions

How many seasons of Great Korean Railway Journeys are there?

Great Korean Railway Journeys has 1 season and 5 episodes listed, with the first airing on May 4, 2026.

Is Great Korean Railway Journeys still on?

No new season of Great Korean Railway Journeys has been confirmed yet; its most recent episode aired on May 4, 2026.

Where can I watch Great Korean Railway Journeys?

Great Korean Railway Journeys originally aired on BBC (U.K.) in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check BBC (U.K.)'s own app and the major streaming services for the current home.

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  1. Great Korean Railway Journeys season and episode data
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  1. Season and episode data imported from TVmaze.

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