Ian Hislop Goes Off the Rails
Ian Hislop Goes Off the Rails
The story behind the 1963 Beeching Report, commissioned under Harold Macmillan's government, which led to the closure of a third of Britain's rail network. With contributions from experts, campaigners, railwaymen and passengers, Private Eye editor Ian Hislop outlines the historical background to the proposals, along with the social and economic impact that followed their implementation
Ian Hislop Goes Off the Rails airs on BBC Four HD at 9:00 PM, Wednesday 24 September. (Subtitles.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Ian Hislop
Presenter
Deborah Lee
Producer
Neil Cameron
Executive Producer