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The Flying Scotsman: A Rail Romance
As it celebrates its 90th birthday, Barbara Flynn narrates the story of the nation's love affair with the Flying Scotsman, the steam locomotive that symbolises all that was great about British engineering.
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Alan Pegler buys The Flying Scotsman
Duration: 03:21
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BBC Four Collection: Steam Railways
A collection of programmes from the BBC archives celebrating the beauty of steam locomotives and the deep, engrained love Britain holds for its steam railways.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Barbara Flynn |
| Producer | David Parker |
| Director | David Parker |
Broadcasts
Mon 4 Mar 201321:00- Tue 5 Mar 201323:20BBC Two except Northern Ireland
- Tue 5 Mar 201323:50BBC Two Northern Ireland
- Sat 30 Mar 201301:45BBC Two except Wales
- Sat 30 Mar 201302:40BBC Two Wales
- Mon 27 May 201319:00BBC Two except Scotland
- Thu 30 May 201319:00BBC Two Scotland
- Sun 20 Oct 201317:00BBC Two except Scotland
- Thu 7 Apr 201620:00
- Tue 12 Apr 201623:00
- Thu 25 Aug 201621:00
- Fri 26 Aug 201602:50
- Wed 28 Jun 201722:30
- Thu 29 Jun 201702:30
- Wed 21 Oct 202021:00
- Wed 23 Jun 202121:00
- Thu 24 Jun 202102:30
- Mon 24 Apr 202322:20
- Tue 25 Apr 202302:20
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