Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains

Paul's lifelong fascination with trains began in childhood, inspired by his father, a London Underground driver. When Paul, as a youngster, witnessed his dad at the controls steering a train across Putney Bridge, the moment ignited an enduring passion for railways. Now he steps into the driver's seat himself, taking the helm of some of the world's most extraordinary trains and enjoying unrivaled views as his travels unfold across the UK and Europe. He will confront steep gradients, navigate tight curves, and execute precise platform stops as he learns what it takes to keep these mighty machines on the rails. On a journey through Germany, France, Switzerland, Wales, Northern England and the Isle of Wight, he meets the people who keep the railways running—from engineers and conductors to passengers whose stories are equally compelling.