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Great Continental Railway Journeys: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK
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Great Continental Railway Journeys is a UK travel and documentary series from BBC iPlayer, running since 2012, with 9 seasons and 72 episodes.
Great Continental Railway Journeys is still running; the latest episode aired on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Great Continental Railway Journeys seasons (9 seasons, 72 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | November 8, 2012 | December 6, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 6 | October 27, 2013 | December 1, 2013 |
| Season 3 | 6 | November 5, 2014 | December 10, 2014 |
| Season 4 | 6 | October 16, 2015 | November 27, 2015 |
| Season 5 | 6 | September 20, 2016 | October 25, 2016 |
| Season 6 | 2 | March 8, 2018 | March 15, 2018 |
| Season 7 | 6 | July 29, 2020 | September 10, 2020 |
| Season 8 | 20 | March 10, 2025 | April 4, 2025 |
| Season 9 | 15 | May 18, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
Original UK air dates on BBC iPlayer.
Common questions
How many seasons of Great Continental Railway Journeys are there?
Great Continental Railway Journeys has 9 seasons and 72 episodes, first airing on Thursday, November 8, 2012.
Is Great Continental Railway Journeys still on?
Great Continental Railway Journeys is still running; the latest episode aired on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
What channel is Great Continental Railway Journeys on in the UK?
Great Continental Railway Journeys airs on BBC iPlayer, a streaming service.
Who stars in Great Continental Railway Journeys?
The main cast includes Michael Portillo.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 7, 2026.