Riding Britain S Railways

Britain's railways were key to the development of Britain - they helped facilitate the Industrial Revolution, the suburbs- and the commuter - and created popular holiday destinations. They've even inspired poetry, film and song. Combining contemporary train journeys with ITN's extensive archive this series provides a unique and revealing history of Britain's railroads and our engineering evolution. In each episode our presenter will take a different rail journey across the UK, use historical rail guides, board classic trains, experience captivating views and explore fascinating histories and personal stories. We'll hear stories of success - and learn about the disasters which pushed the engineering forward.

Ultra Endurance Cyclist Jenny Graham is taken out of her comfort zone on a fun packed two day adventure discovering the forgotten paths of the rural Cotswolds in South West England With best selling author and cycling enthusiast Jack Thurston as her guide, Jenny swaps hard miles and hard timescales for a more relaxed pace - as the two of them weave around ancient roads, stunning canal paths, visit the home of the Moulton bicycle and enjoy a night sleeping under the stars.

Crit racer and cycling speed freak Alec Briggs joins Jack Thurston, as they leave the noise of London behind and follow an ancient pilgrim’s trail to the stunning cathedral city of Canterbury. Starting at Westminster Bridge, they’re on a meandering mission to discover if lost lanes really can be found anywhere. As the capital gives way to lush, English countryside that’s steeped in history, Jack invites Alex to slow down, and enjoy the spiritual ride.