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Britain's Greatest Machines With Chris Barrie

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Britain's Greatest Machines with Chris Barrie is a documentary television series from National Geographic Channel. It is showing the technological progress of the 19th and 20th centuries from a British point of view. Chris Barrie is the host and is testing various means of transportation.

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EndedDocumentary
Original Network
National Geographic
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 8 Episodes

47–60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2009 – 2010

Premiered: Thu, Jun 4, 2009

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Feb 22, 2010

Season 2, Episode 4: “Trains: The Steam Pioneers”

Grab your anoraks and climb onboard the 1820s, one of the most revolutionary decades in history. In just ten years transportation evolved from foot and horse to the first passenger railway, forever changing British society. Chris follows this breakthrough, heading down a mine to witness rail's beginnings and taking a spin on the Trevithick Puffing Devil - the world's first high-pressure steam engine. Finally, our intrepid presenter climbs on to the footplate of some of the earliest and most famous trains in the world. TV icon and vintage machine enthusiast, Chris Barrie, serves up a big dose of nostalgia in this exclusive series celebrating British design.

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What is Britain's Greatest Machines With Chris Barrie about?

Britain's Greatest Machines with Chris Barrie is a documentary television series from National Geographic Channel. It is showing the technological progress of the 19th and 20th centuries from a British point of view. Chris Barrie is the host and is testing various means of transportation.

How many seasons does Britain's Greatest Machines With Chris Barrie have?

Britain's Greatest Machines With Chris Barrie comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Britain's Greatest Machines With Chris Barrie?

Key cast members in Britain's Greatest Machines With Chris Barrie include Chris Barrie.

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