Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railways (2014)

S6E1 Railways of the Somme

The documentary series makes a comeback as it journeys through Europe to explore the significance of trains during the First World War. In Northumberland, the host takes a nostalgic ride on a preserved steam engine, highlighting the crucial role railways played in troop mobilization and managing extensive training camps across Britain. On a holiday train repurposed for wartime use, Chris shares the poignant narratives of two soldiers—one British and one German—who traveled by train to the Somme in 1916, offering a glimpse into their contrasting experiences.