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Elizabethan Express

6.7195420mMovieDocumentary

Originally intended as an advertising short, this film follows The Elizabethan, a non-stop British Railways service from London to Edinburgh along the East Coast Main Line. A nostalgic record of the halcyon years of steam on British Railways and the ex-LNER Class A4.

DirectorTony Thompson
WriterPaul Le Saux
ProducerEdgar Anstey

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Tony Thompson

AWAlan Wheatley
Alan Wheatley
Self - Narrator (voice)
HMHoward Marion-Crawford
Howard Marion-Crawford
Self - Narrator (voice)

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Elizabethan Express — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Elizabethan Express?

Elizabethan Express is streaming on BFI Player in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Elizabethan Express on Netflix?

No, Elizabethan Express is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BFI Player.

Is Elizabethan Express on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Elizabethan Express isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on BFI Player instead.

Where can I watch Elizabethan Express for free?

Elizabethan Express is available to stream free (with ads) on BFI Player in United Kingdom.