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Full Steam Ahead

2016 ★ 9.3 1 season 6 eps TV-MA
Documentary

With the help of Victorian steam enthusiasts across the country, historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Peter Ginn and Alex Langlands journey back in time to the era of steam which shaped modern Britain.

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Full Steam Ahead is available to stream on Nabby via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 1 season and 6 total episodes, rated 9.3/10 by 3 viewers.

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Episodes 6 total across 1 season

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Episode 1✓
Jul 21, 2016
The team of historians examine how the golden age of steam changed Britain in unexpected ways, starting with domestic life. From slate roof tiles to the coal fire the railways shaped peoples homes.
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Jul 28, 2016
The team look at how the railways impacted on people, those who built them, the railway staff and industries across the country and at how the railway companies began to develop ways to transport people as well as goods.
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Aug 4, 2016
The team look at how the railways transformed the British diet, reviving a nation that was struggling to feed itself. The mass transportation of fish, livestock and vegetables fed the nation's cities and spawned popular new dishes.
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Aug 11, 2016
The historians take a trip on the legendary Flying Scotsman as they continue their exploration of the age of steam, discovering how the railways revolutionised communication with the transportation of mail.
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Aug 18, 2016
The life of the branch line before Dr Beeching's cuts of the 1960s is examined. Peter finds out about life on the footplate, Ruth discovers the prosthetic limb workshop for GWR staff who lost a limb in accidents.
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Aug 25, 2016
The team examine how a combination of increased leisure time and affordable rail travel opened up new freedoms for working-class Victorians, from trips to the seaside to fossil-hunters exploring Britain's prehistoric past.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Full Steam Ahead have?

Full Steam Ahead has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.

Is Full Steam Ahead still on the air?

Full Steam Ahead has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Full Steam Ahead?

Full Steam Ahead airs on BBC Two.

When did Full Steam Ahead first air?

Full Steam Ahead first aired on July 21, 2016.

Cast

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Ruth Goodman
Ruth Goodman
Self - Presenter
Peter Ginn
Self - Presenter
Alex Langlands
Self - Presenter

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