Around the World by Train With Tony Robinson
2019 · 60m · Documentary
Covering thousands of miles, Sir Tony Robinson takes a whirlwind journey around the globe by train.
Episodes
4. Australia60m · 
5. Japan60m · Riding both a local railway and the legendary bullet train (but not the £10k-a-ticket 7 Stars line), Tony explores the samurai of Kyushu, the neon and noise of Tokyo, and the fresh sushi of Hakodate.
6. USA60m · The final stage of his journey takes Tony to the US. Beginning in San Francisco, he rides the rails across the country, stopping at Denver, New Orleans and New York City. At a legendary local sandwich shop, he finds himself sitting next to the mayor of New Orleans who explains how the city has been rebuilding since hurricane Katrina.More Like This
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