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Great Railway Journeys of the World

  • TV Series
  • 1980–
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Great Railway Journeys of the World (1980)
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A series presenting various railway adventures from around the world.A series presenting various railway adventures from around the world.A series presenting various railway adventures from around the world.

  • Stars
    • Ludovic Kennedy
    • Michael Palin
    • Michael Wood
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    106
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Ludovic Kennedy
      • Michael Palin
      • Michael Wood
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Ludovic Kennedy
    Ludovic Kennedy
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    Michael Palin
    Michael Palin
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    Michael Wood
    Michael Wood
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    Michael Frayn
    Michael Frayn
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    Miles Kington
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    Brian Thompson
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    Eric Robson
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    Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
    Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
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    • Release date
      • October 23, 1980 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Welt der Eisenbahn - Eisenbahnen dieser Welt
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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      • 1.33 : 1

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