Flying Scotsman is the world’s most famous steam locomotive. Built in 1923 it quickly became a symbol of the elegance of the Golden Age of steam – and an enduring example of British design and engineering. This is the extraordinary story of how Flying Scotsman became the first steam train ever to reach 100mph – and the dramatic events, over more than a century that earned it a place in the hearts of the nation and enthralled an army of fans around the world.
Today, more than a century after Scotsman was built, years of painstaking restoration means the engine is still steaming across the UK – and enchanting a whole new generation of fans.
Format
2x60Broadcaster
Channel 4 / SBSProducer
BriteSpark FilmsDefinition
HDYear of Production
2025Director
TBC
Running Time
2x60
Year of Production
2025
Production Company
BriteSpark Films
Commissioned By
Channel 4
Broadcaster
Channel 4 / SBS
Awards
Available in HD
Yes
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