# Where to watch The Railways That Built Britain with Chris Tarrant (2017) in the UK

> The Railways That Built Britain with Chris Tarrant (2017) is available to watch free in the UK on Pluto TV. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2017  
**Runtime:** 44 minutes per episode  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T18:40:49.531Z)  

## Synopsis

Chris Tarrant examines how the railways transformed Britain and shaped the modern nation, from fuelling the Industrial Revolution to opening up holiday opportunities and changing diets.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Pluto TV](https://pluto.tv/en-gb/search/The%20Railways%20That%20Built%20Britain%20with%20Chris%20Tarrant)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Railways That Built Britain with Chris Tarrant for free in the UK?**

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## Sources

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