Great Continental Railway Journeys

Michael embarks on a rail journey through Germany, steered by a Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide published in 1936. His unique window on Europe between the world wars takes him through a tumultuous period in German history, when the nation's first democracy and its vibrant culture of art, design and decadence were swept away by fascism, nationalism and the increasing likelihood of war. In a vast stadium in Berlin, Michael hears how new rail lines were constructed to transport crowds.

Category

Documentary / Travel

Original air date

2021-06-18