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The Railway Children

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1968
1 Season
7 Episodes
EN
Ended

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At the dawn of the 20th century, following their father's arrest on suspicion of betraying state secrets, the three Waterbury children—Bobbie, Phyllis and Peter—move with their mother to Yorkshire, where they find themselves involved in unexpected dramas along the railway by their new home.

#falsely accused#based on novel or book#yorkshire#miniseries#20th century

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About The Railway Children

At the dawn of the 20th century, following their father's arrest on suspicion of betraying state secrets, the three Waterbury children—Bobbie, Phyllis and Peter—move with their mother to Yorkshire, where they find themselves involved in unexpected dramas along the railway by their new home. Across 1 season and 7 episodes, originally airing on BBC One.

The Railway Children Cast and Characters

The cast features Ann Castle (as Mother), Jenny Agutter (as Roberta Faraday), Neil McDermott (as Peter Faraday), Gillian Bailey (as Phyllis Faraday), and Gordon Gostelow (as Perks). Their performances are a major reason The Railway Children has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Railway Children

The Railway Children flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Railway Children

Where can I watch The Railway Children online for free?

You can watch The Railway Children online free on Bowood.TV. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.

How many episodes does The Railway Children have?

The Railway Children has 7 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.

Is The Railway Children good? What's the rating?

The Railway Children holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 3 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of The Railway Children?

The main cast includes Ann Castle, Jenny Agutter, Neil McDermott, and Gillian Bailey, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Railway Children available in English?

Yes — The Railway Children was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was The Railway Children released?

The Railway Children first aired in 1968.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Railway Children for free?

You can watch The Railway Children online for free on Bowood.TV. All 7 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.

How many seasons and episodes does The Railway Children have?

The Railway Children currently has 1 season and a total of 7 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.

What is The Railway Children about?

At the dawn of the 20th century, following their father's arrest on suspicion of betraying state secrets, the three Waterbury children—Bobbie, Phyllis and Peter—move with their mother to Yorkshire, where they find themselves involved in unexpected dramas along the railway by their new home. It belongs to the Drama, Family genres.

In which language is The Railway Children originally available?

The Railway Children was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was The Railway Children first released?

The Railway Children first premiered on May 12, 1968 (1968). The series has since concluded its run.

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