How Britain Worked

In this new six-part series, third generation lorry mechanic, motorcycle racer and engineering enthusiast Guy Martin celebrates the workers of the Industrial Revolution by getting stuck into six of the country's biggest restoration projects. Guy's project in this opening episode is to help overhaul a tank engine, steam locomotive 5164, which is currently used on the popular Severn Valley Railway.

Category

Documentary / History

Original air date

21/10/2012