Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains

Name: Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains
Released: 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Paul Merton

TV Show · Documentary

Comedian Paul Merton climbs into the driver's cab and takes charge of some of the world's most iconic locomotives. From steep gradients and tight curves to pinpoint platform stops, Paul learns what it takes to keep these mighty machines on track.

2026 · 46m

Starring Paul Merton

EPISODE 1

Isle of Wight

On the Isle of Wight, Paul follows in the footsteps of his tube driver father, drives a heritage steam train, and finds out how the island secretly helped with D-Day.
EPISODE 2

Switzerland

In Switzerland, Paul travels up front on the Glacier Express through some of Europe's most beautiful scenery, drives a funicular train up to Reichenbach Falls, and takes a train through the ice to the summit of the Eiger.
EPISODE 3

France

On the French Riviera, Paul takes control of a steam engine on the stunning Pine Cone line, visits France's 'other' D-Day landing site, and rides in the cab of millionaire businessman Paul Ricard's private line.
EPISODE 4

Northern England

From the Lakes to Whitby, Paul steams through the north of England on a narrow-gauge loco and a cruise on Windermere, and experiences Queen Victoria's private carriage and a 50-tonne wartime loco.
EPISODE 5

Wales

In Wales, Paul rides an ultra-modern signal-free line, helps to service a slate-hauling steam train in the birthplace of Thomas the Tank Engine, and experiences Portmeirion's quirky beauty.