Isle of Wight

S01 E01 • Thursday, Apr 9, 2026 • Apr 9 • 47m

Paul Merton takes charge of some iconic locomotives. On the Isle of Wight, Paul drives a heritage steam train and finds out how the island helped with D-Day.

Switzerland

S01 E02 • Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 • Apr 16 • 47m

In Switzerland, Paul travels on the stunning Glacier Express and drives a funicular train to the Reichenbach Falls, where Sherlock Holmes met his fictional demise.

France

S01 E03 • Thursday, Apr 23, 2026 • Apr 23 • 47m

On the French Riviera, Paul takes control of a steam engine on the stunning Pine Cone line

Northern England

S01 E04 • Thursday, Apr 30, 2026 • Apr 30 • 47m

Paul steams through north England, enjoys a royal ride and drives a 50-tonne wartime loco.

Wales

S01 E05 • Thursday, May 7, 2026 • May 7 • 47m

Paul rides a signal-free line and visits the birthplace of Thomas the Tank Engine in Wales.

Germany

S01 E06 • Thursday, May 14, 2026 • May 14 • 47m

Unreleased

Paul rides a ‘car on rails’ made from a Trabant and drives his biggest steam train yet!