Michael Buerk returns with more stories of how Britain was transformed during the Victorian era, beginning by looking at the development of the railway network during the era. Michael hops on board an ...

Michael Buerk travels around the UK to find out how so much of modern Britain was created by the Victorians, from impressive engineering projects to Summer holidays. Advertisement ...

Over the course of Queen Victoria’s reign, Britain transformed into an imperial power. Show more Over the course of Queen Victoria’s reign, Britain transformed into the world's foremost industrial and ...

Michael reveals how Victorian engineers revolutionised public transport, with the inventions of the omnibus, the modern-day bicycle and the London Underground. Michael reveals how Victorians created ...