Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains

Paul Merton climbs into the driver's cab to take charge of some of the world's most iconic locomotives, learning what it takes to keep them running and meeting the people who keep the railways running.

Show Info

Network: United Kingdom Channel 4 (2026 - now)
Schedule: Thursdays at 20:00 (60 min)
Status: Running
Show Type: Documentary
Episodes ordered: 6 episodes

Official site: www.channel4.com

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Episode 5

Episode 1x05; May 7, 2026

Paul's nostalgic railway journey continues in Wales, where he takes to the footplate of steam and diesel locomotives to get to a sheep market, then rides an ultra-modern 'signal-less' line to watch majestic ospreys. He is put to work servicing a slat

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x04: Episode 4Apr 30, 2026
1x03: Episode 3Apr 23, 2026
1x02: Episode 2Apr 16, 2026
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