TV Show Details
Air Date:April 9th, 2026
Network:Channel 4
Status:Returning Series
Genres:Documentary
Original Language:English
Production Companies:BriteSpark Films
Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains on the Web:Official Website
Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains (2026)
TV ShowChannel 4
Miniseries
StarringPaul Merton
Plot
Paul’s fascination with trains stems from his childhood. His father was a driver on the London Underground and when, as a young boy, Paul witnessed his dad driving a train across Putney Bridge, it sparked a lifelong fascination of railways. Now, he is following in his father’s footsteps by joining the drivers upfront and in control of some of the world’s most amazing trains and experiencing the best views as he travels through breathtaking landscapes in the UK and Europe. From steep gradients and tight curves to pinpoint platform stops, Paul will learn what it takes to keep these mighty machines on track. Visiting Germany, France, Switzerland, Wales, Northern England and Isle of Wight, he’ll meet the people who keep the railways running - from engineers and conductors to passengers with fascinating stories of their own.
