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The Worst Episodes of Full Steam Ahead

Every episode of Full Steam Ahead ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Full Steam Ahead!

With the help of Victorian steam enthusiasts across the country, historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Peter Ginn and Alex Langlands journey back in time to...
Genre:Documentary
Network:BBC Two

Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 3" is the worst rated episode of "Full Steam Ahead". It scored 8.3/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/4/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 5".

  • Episode 3
    8.3/1018 votes
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    #1 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/4/2016

    The team look at how the railways transformed the British diet, reviving a nation that was struggling to feed itself. The mass transportation of fish, livestock and vegetables fed the nation's cities and spawned popular new dishes.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    8.3/1016 votes
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    #2 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/18/2016

    The life of the branch line before Dr Beeching's cuts of the 1960s is examined. Peter finds out about life on the footplate, Ruth discovers the prosthetic limb workshop for GWR staff who lost a limb in accidents.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 4
    8.5/1014 votes
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    #3 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/11/2016

    The historians take a trip on the legendary Flying Scotsman as they continue their exploration of the age of steam, discovering how the railways revolutionised communication with the transportation of mail.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    8.5/1015 votes
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    #4 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/25/2016

    The team examine how a combination of increased leisure time and affordable rail travel opened up new freedoms for working-class Victorians, from trips to the seaside to fossil-hunters exploring Britain's prehistoric past.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 1
    8.6/1024 votes
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    #5 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/21/2016

    The team of historians examine how the golden age of steam changed Britain in unexpected ways, starting with domestic life. From slate roof tiles to the coal fire the railways shaped peoples homes.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    8.6/1019 votes
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    #6 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/28/2016

    The team look at how the railways impacted on people, those who built them, the railway staff and industries across the country and at how the railway companies began to develop ways to transport people as well as goods.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A